What Comes Next?
As my graduation date inched closer, it dawned on me how I felt somewhat unprepared for what is in store.
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As my graduation date inched closer, it dawned on me how I felt somewhat unprepared for what is in store.
As I come closer to nearing the end of my time at AMDA and see so many friends graduate, something strikes me.
I am proud to say that I am part of reopening theater experiences in New York City this summer.
To me, summer is such a weird time.
I do find that the 'yes, and' mentality is much easier done in real life than within the confines of a stage or classroom.
Much like the characters struggling to piece together their identities in In The Heights, and much like—I suspect—Miranda himself at the time of writing this story, I have never felt more pride in my hometown than now, in my young adulthood.
The Waa-Mu Show has been called 'the greatest college show in America' by the Associated Press.
Pixar's latest film, Luca, follows a journey of two young sea monsters throughout the human world.
The only occupants of the dance studios and the audition rooms were the tumbleweeds of crumpled sheet music and forgotten ballet tights.
Why it’s bizarre to show my happiness, or why is it brave? Why did we normalize living a rushed life full of sullen faces, and why showing your happiness is either a show of weakness or craziness?
In adapting Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, I felt that Jon Chu did a spectacular job taking on this crucial story while also taking charge of his creative choices.
As the summer begins and restrictions, especially in New Jersey, are quickly being lifted, my local non-profit community theatre company is now able to produce a practically full-scale musical.
Everyday, more and more Broadway shows announce that they are opening again in the Fall.
About two months ago, my mom and I were talking about him and then she asked me if I'd like something signed by him, and I jumped at the chance.
I watched In The Heights last week (twice hehe), have you? Such a master piece for me.
The term 'research' is one that gets thrown around a lot, but I feel like there is rarely ever any specificity or clarification given as to how to go about researching.
The journey there is harder than being there and I want to do this for me.
When we all heard about the breakout of COVID 19 in China, I don't think any of us would have guessed that it would find its way over here and that it would be so bad.
Going into my first retail job was a little frightening, but I knew I would be building skills that would serve me well post-graduation.
After finals week, I finally got to see the “In the Heights” movie and it was the best way to begin my summer, but this musical actually got my heart long ago, when I listened to the soundtrack for the first time.
From the very first time I met Olivia (the random roommate), I knew she was one of the coolest people I’d ever known.
During the pandemic, with everything closed, it became even more evident that we need to find a way to have easier access to theatre.
The disappointment of our favorite songs being cut in the adaptations of our favorite shows is sometimes palpable.
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.
Yet when I pick a day to do this, just as I begin that day of unbridled “rest and relaxation”, I’m met with thoughts we’ve all experienced.