Can Theatre Be Our Third Place?
In sociology, the third place is an environment in which we find comfort and familiarity that is separate from home (our first place) or work (our second place).
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Right On Track
When we think of college we often associate it with long, excessive papers, horrific midterms/finals, long nights, and tons of Starbucks/Dunkin Donut trips to help us get through it all.
Top 5 Christmas Musicals
Who Doesn’t love a timeless Christmas musical? Here are 5 musicals that are fun, heartwarming, funny, and full of Christmas cheer to enjoy this holiday season!
Spotlight On Muir Musical at UC San Diego
In addition to our Department of Theatre & Dance productions each quarter, a big aspect of the UC San Diego theatre scene is Muir Musical.
Upperclassman Tips on Managing the Inevitable Stress of College Life
As the Fall semester draws to a close, it is common for us, as college students, to feel overwhelmed when classes conclude and final papers and exams arise.
High School vs. College Theatre
This fall I was cast in my first college production, a play titled The Oregon Trail by Bekah Brunstetter.
Hell Week: Surviving Finals
I am still in denial that I am about to finish and graduate college.
Navigating the Fall Semester
While I have managed to push through and conquer the start of my Sophomore year, I have faced many challenges regarding my workload and responsibilities along the way.
The Magic of Having an Agenda
As students, sometimes we feel like we have lots of things to do and writing them on our phones it’s not always the best option.
The Importance of Being Wardrobe Supervisor
This semester I was lucky enough to be Wardrobe Supervisor for the University of Colorado Boulder Department of Theatre and Dance production of The Importance of Being Earnest which played November 11-20, 2022 in the Old Main Chapel, a cute little theatre space in the oldest building on campus.
Tools to Get Through the Last Two Weeks of the Semester
As the end of the semester draws near, I am tired.
Mackenzie's Guide to Fighting Imposter Syndrome
“You are enough.
Eighteen Plus: Navigating Theatre as a Young Performer
Turning eighteen is a milestone in any teenager’s life.
'Enjoy the Show': Ushering at Wagner College's Main Stage Theater
December 4th will mark the completion of my first tech assignment! This experience was definitely outside of my comfort zone, completely foreign to me, and admittedly, intimidating.
Take a Deep Breath: Tackling Stress and Commitments in College
I’m only three months into my freshman year as a double major in musical theatre and comedy writing, and I’m already the busiest I’ve ever been in the entirety of my life.
Tools For Success!
We are nearing the end of the semester and I have to say I’m ending it on a pretty good note! However, I couldn’t have done it without a few helpful tools I found along the way!
How to Succeed in College Without Really Trying
Surviving college means finding the tools to help stay afloat as the waves of responsibility wash ashore, which is just a dramatic way of saying you must find and accept the help you need.
College Survival Guide
Finding different “tools” to survive college can seem difficult, but when you find them, it will hopefully help you through your college career and beyond!
Falling for Fall
Usually, when I think about fall, I think of crunchy leaves that make a mess of our deck and bitterly cold temperatures whenever the sun's not out.
I Can't, I Have Rehearsal
With trying to balance school, extra curricular, family, and a rehearsal schedule, things can get pretty hectic.
Mackenzie's Guide to Fighting Homesickness
I hope this is helpful! I know that I’m pretty stubborn sometimes and don’t always listen to my parents, so having a peer tell me to go do things and get out of my room is helpful.
DANCE NATION: Through My Eyes
My first show for the 2022-2023 school year at UC San Diego was serving as the choreographer and assistant director for Dance Nation by Clare Barron.
45 Hours in Costume Shop
My first day in the Costume Shop was a frustrating one.
Navigating November Concert Season
When I feel that things are getting too busy or out of control, I find it necessary to do what everyone thinks you shouldn't: I take a break.
Starting School at the University of Georgia
This semester I began classes as a theatre major at the University of Georgia.
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