Reframing Perfectionism
As someone in the performance industry of all sorts, there is no doubt that a lot of pressure comes with the execution of your talent.
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Finding Your Creative Place: The Drama Book Shop
Moving to New York City, I was worried I would lack alone time.
If I Were an Assistant Director
When you direct, it involves so much more than placing actors onstage and giving notes.
How Production Photography Made Me a Better Marketing Student
In the world of live theatre, you only get one shot to capture the 'hero moment.
From Precision To Expression
I have spent years being afraid of what makes me uncomfortable, and I am so happy that I have realized that to grow, I need to do things that I don’t know how to do, or things that I am not immediately good at, or things that I feel insanely silly doing.
A Look Behind the Curtain: Confessions of a BFA Musical Theatre Student
Are you currently pursuing your BFA or looking into a BFA program? This is the confessional, honest, interview-style article for you.
High Kicks & Confidence with the National Touring Cast of Kinky Boots!
I had received an email a week ago announcing that the National Tour of Kinky Boots was performing at WVU's Lyell B.
What We Call Luck
As we make our way through the lucky month of March, I keep thinking about the way people talk about luck in the arts, where the language of luck seems to follow almost every success story.
The Spaces Women Built
Women’s History Month has always made me slow down a little.
Finding a New Comfort Zone
To grow and change, some risk is required, and as I’ve grown up and developed my creative skills, I have realized that sometimes the greatest risks yield the greatest rewards.
Alysa Liu Told Me It Was OK To Stop and Smell the Flowers
Can random interviews be weirdly prophetic?
Viva La Vie Boheme: Three Eclectic Musical Theatre Albums to be Casually Listening to Right Now
Theatre-fan or not, these three albums can help you get through your day with their mighty combinations of lyric, tune, and plot.
Opera Debut
Opera - a beautiful realm of performing arts that’s different from musical theatre.
Burnout — Please Exit Stage Left!
Now that the magic of New Years and utmost dedication to resolutions has died down, most people (me included) are faced with the reality of their goals.
The Importance of a Mood Board
I wouldn’t say that I’ve never been interested in the idea of writing a play, but I’ve never really considered it as a possibility until last semester.
The Art of Storytelling
Lately, I've been thinking about stories.
Staying Calm and Motivated in this 'Season of Love'
As a senior in high school who is graduating this spring, my schedule is starting to get tighter and tighter as deadlines start to close faster.
Urinetown and Policy
A musical entitled Urinetown is an immediate attention grabber.
Motivation in Theatre
Staying motivated is tough in the entertainment industry.
Finding Your Cue at College: Texas State University Edition
Discovering our passions and figuring out who we are meant to become is one of the greatest journeys of life.
A Theatre Kid’s Guide to Surviving Chronic Busyness
In this blog, I reflect on what it means to stay motivated once the excitement of the new year fades and the semester gets overwhelming.
Rams in the Performing Arts
I attend Fordham University’s Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, New York, and the theatre scene at my school is particularly diverse and interesting, though quite confusing to a casual onlooker because of the multitude of different programs and opportunities!
To Bootleg or Not To Bootleg: Are Bootlegs Ethical?
On stage performances are tangible, visceral, and unbelievably authentic.
No Mics, No Marking, No Holding Back
For a show where Greek gods descend into chaos, the world collapses, and time stands still, the spectacle has to match the scale of the story.
Grounding Ourselves Beyond Performing
'THON is a student‑run philanthropy dedicated to spreading awareness, funding research, and supporting children affected by childhood cancer.
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