It has been a little over three weeks since the release of Netflix's Shadow and Bone, now is the time to share my thoughts and appreciation. I loved the books all of them. They were amazing in every way. I love fantasy and the Grishaverse was so fun and beautiful. Beautiful characters and beautiful storylines. So, obviously when I found out about the adaptation, I was super excited.

Saturday, May 8, I had the chance to attend and speak at the Broadway Community Forum. Here's my speech.

If I have any advice to anyone who wants to switch their major, if you're unfamiliar with the major, take the intro class with a really good teacher, and ask them questions, be persistent with the class, because you never really know what's going to happen when you change your major.

“As a queer and disabled owned business, I really strive for accessibility,” D’Angelo says, “and I understand that not everyone can afford a full-sized bear. So, I’ve been making smaller ‘baby’ bears at a lower price point.” Most recently, her WAITRESS-inspired “Baby Jenna Bear” has been a hit. A TikTok detailing how they are made just surpassed 34K views. D’Angelo also makes custom requests. 

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. Reviewing the articles in the Black Theater Matters Bill, interviews with professors, and more-- read what our bloggers have written about this week!

“Ugh, that costume looks horrible on you. See, right around your stomach, you can’t hide anything! Take it off. It’s awful.” I stood in the middle of the theatre under the relentless, beaming stage lights during our tech week 'costume parade' and looked down at my shimmery dress (stomach pudge included, but not too prominent), which matched many of the other ensemble girls'. I began to process these verbal wounds to my teenage, fragile ego, and after a few moments, I wanted nothing more than to hide in the wings until closing night.

2020 wasn’t the best year for film, and understandably so. I still managed to find some nominees to root for at this year’s Oscars ceremony, including some Broadway favorites.

Brooks Elms, filmmaker and WGA screenwriter, just sold a script to be executive produced by Brad Peyton (SAN ANDREAS). He's rewriting a script by an Oscar-winning writer. And, in the last year, he's also fallen deeply in love with helping other writers.

While it might take a while for these acts to be implemented, it is important to understand that speaking out and taking action does create change.

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more. Reflecting on internships, inside a show's rehearsal process, handling school stress, and more-- read what our bloggers have written about this week!

I thought it was high time to make some mini musical theatre playlists based on Marvel characters, containing anywhere from 5-10 songs.

When the time comes for Broadway to re-open, I really think that the people who make the decisions of what comes to Broadway should focus on new voices and new art. 

'I had taken Script Analysis before, so I knew there was a difference between reading and watching a play. And yet, as we began our discussions, I wanted so badly to try and make my classmates, none of whom had seen Sweat, understand the affect this play had on me.'

Improv is defined as creating scenes that have never been done before, and will never be done again. The scenes aren’t planned, and everything happens in the moment!

All I have to say for myself is senior year spring quarter vibes. I am shoulder deep in senioritis and have absolutely no desire to watch any of my pre recorded lectures about how different faults are somehow related to plate tectonics. That being said I know we have all about had it with this school year and are ready for that zoom-free hot girl summer life. Here are some of my go to pro-tips to help pull you out of that mid-quarter funk I know we're all sitting in:

Cameron Mackintosh and the producing team should reconsider their orchestral decision in order to benefit the growth of musicians in the theatre industry and conserve the splendor of The Phantom of the Opera's iconic music. Otherwise, Mackintosh may become the phantom of the orchestra.

There has been a lot going on in the theatre world these past few weeks, to say the least. I know something that I have been thinking about lately is: what are some things that I can personally do right now to help and participate in this movement? Here are just a few answers.

I was a bit sad ahead of rehearsal because it was such a beautiful day outside and I was going to be stuck inside all day, but it felt just as beautiful to be inside the theatre with my friends creating theatre.

Let’s dive into the changes happening in the Broadway community and how it’s not only affecting Broadway as a business, but actors, producers, casting directors, directors across the industry.

The cast and crew of the Pittsburgh Playhouse's production of Dance Nation moved into the theatre, preparing for the final filming of this virtual production. With this new space comes excitement, nerves, and change. Yet, this amazing cast and crew is ready for tech!

Dear Caiti- You are currently in your second year of university. You are struggling. First term hurt you and yet you worked so hard but don't know how you're doing. You feel as though you've given it your all but you don't know anything. You haven't gotten feedback for anything, isn't that fun. Working endlessly for six weeks only to come out with not the slightest clue of how you are doing.

When I moved to Seattle in middle school, I never would have guessed that one of the city’s leading professional theatres would become an artistic home. In today’s blog post, I’ll be highlighting The 5th Avenue Theatre, a regional theatre that not only produces inspiring productions but has shaped the artistic journeys of myself and many other young people.

A few weeks ago, singer/songwriter Taylor Swift released the first of her re-recorded albums and millions were stunned to say the least. Thirteen years after the initial release of Swift's second album, 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' not only brought back countless memories and strong nostalgia for many, but the tracklist also included a large selection of songs that were brand new.

In recent years, several Broadway shows have opened that are interesting adaptations of well known books and pieces of literature. Some of the most popular are Wicked, To Kill A Mockingbird and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which have each amazed thousands of audience members in their own ways. But while looking ahead to the return of Broadway, it's fun to wonder about the other potential adaptations of books that could take the stage.

What began as a passion project for Pratt is now in post-production, with a release set for this summer 2021 and pre-screenings at Fox Studios starting next month.