Read BroadwayWorld's Student Blog: Coming Full Circle: A Journey Through Theater, Growth, and the Magic of Firsts and Lasts with A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The Journey of Broadway’s Juliette Ojeda: from The Voice Season 24 to making her Broadway debut as a swing in The Notebook.

The arts ask us to hold two truths at once. Creativity depends on freedom, on the willingness to experiment, to laugh, to take risks without fear. Yet lasting work also demands discipline, structure, and commitment.

The creative path belongs to us, and no technology can claim it. Creation is the lived process of starting with nothing and discovering something you did not know you could make, and that path will always be human.

After countless conversations with other students who survived the February madness of The Palmer House and the pre-screen grind, we all agree: this journey is a roller coaster. Here are my two biggest tips for anyone getting ready to brave it:

Stay tuned as I eventually dissolve into madness, but at least madness is stageable, ty Hamlet and ty William Shakespeare for that.

Art has always been at the center of my life. It is my first and deepest love. I even got a tattoo that reads “art” because that word sums up what I live for. It represents the way I want to grow, create, and stay connected to what gives me purpose.

Being back at school, away from the fast pace of New York City, gives me a daily opportunity to take small, personal risks. I treat college as my experimental space, a place to challenge myself, push beyond comfort zones, and discover what I am truly capable of. By the time I graduate, I want to be someone who embraces uncertainty, steps into the unknown without hesitation, and carries that mindset into the arts I love.

I sip on my morning coffee and think about how closely creativity is tied to my identity. It’s not just something we do. It’s something we are. As artists, the art we make is part of us. The ideas, the projects, the constant urge to build or express do not wait for scheduled hours.

When I go to the theatre, I don’t just watch the performance. I watch the people around me. It’s not out of curiosity or judgment, but from a quiet fascination with how we each engage with the story in our own way.

We've all been in an audition that left you in tears -- some from laughing, some from crying. Here's four tips to nail that walk-in, whether it be a dance call or final callback.

What can a girl do to keep her creativity thriving as she searches for artistic opportunities while living through corporate hours?

Broadway owes much of its soul to queer people. They have created, costumed, composed, choreographed, and carried this stage long before there was space to be openly celebrated. And still, even now, queerness is often invited to perform but not to lead.

Musical theatre captivates me because it's the ultimate fusion where dance, music, and story create something more powerful than any single element alone. After my first recital, I experienced something profound - the ability to move people without saying a word. That moment of pure connection with an audience drives everything I do.

Here, I share some of my favorite (and least favorite things) about living and going to school in New York City while preparing for my current commuter era.

On June 21, 2025, JOY: A New True Musical had its very first preview. I feel incredibly grateful to play even a small part on the marketing team, helping the show take its first steps into the world. Being there for that moment, watching something so personal and heartfelt finally meet an audience, was a privilege I won’t forget.

his is the show we have all been waiting for. Three whole years, and we conclude our course with one of the most incredible musicals. One of my dream shows. Pippin!

Close to the end of last school year, my friend Harper gave me a ride home from a late-night tech rehearsal. We were talking about season planning stuff since everyone was waiting to hear what UCSD was programming for the 24-25 year, and I said at one point, “what’s stopping them from producing a big musical? What's stopping them from putting up Sweeney Todd?” And she replied along the lines of “because it’s BORING.” Not Sweeney Todd itself, but the idea of it being done by the department. I’ve learned over the course of my final year that she’s 1000% right. 

This journey is a roller coaster ride that I’m meant to enjoy for its highs and lows, and more importantly, one I chose to be on.

It’s the summertime, so I can now indulge in well-loved media and find new things to obsess over! So many wonderful theatre moments have recently inspired me to write this blog highlighting some of my favorites. From recent Broadway hits to vintage sleeper shows, here are some shows, cast recordings, and theatrical campaigns I’ve loved recently!

The “integrity” part of “academic integrity” goes far beyond just schoolwork and begs the question of students what values they exercise in their personal lives and as it pertains to their independent work, as well as what they seek to gain from their academic pursuits

I recently found out I'm finishing school in three years rather than four. That opens quite the can of worms, doesn't it?

The rise of AI and advanced plagiarism technology has greatly improved the value of artistic integrity in today’s culture. The ability to claim your work as solely yours—as opposed to a computer’s—not only reflects your unique intelligence, but discipline as well. With an “easy route” out of work available, the choice of doing it yourself proves a much more rewarding experience. But how does this apply to the theater industry?

The school year is finally over. Summer vacation has begun. But if you are like me and always working, summer vacation isn’t much of a vacation. Despite that terrible truth, the summer must be used for a recovery period. 

If you do not see something you would be interested in, you can always start your own group! Fordham does a great job of making sure there are opportunities for everyone to try new things or to do what they already know they love.