Of course, with all this talk of animals prompts a theatrical question: Do you ever sit back and  wonder what happened to the animals who star on Broadway? Nope, me neither… until now. I’m  no expert in the lives of the canines, felines, and other species who have tread the boards, but I  can make some educated guesses.  

As the current treasurer of Alpha Psi Omega, Omicron Epsilon Chapter at Butler University, here some key components and takeaways of my APO experience.

How do Theater and Economics connect? Well, I am interested in the business of the entertainment industry: how shows run on a budget and how people get paid, among other things. Studying business and performance, I am able to experience the arts while learning the theory behind how they operate. 

The folks at Broadway Workshop were gracious enough to invite me back to another “Broadway Day”. This time, it was a little different from sugar, butter, and dancing to a Sara Bareilles lyrical and melodic masterpiece. The bar was already set high from my experience at their WAITRESS Day; I wondered whether my expectations would be met a second time.

I thought I’d compile some of the highlights from each show I saw as not only a way for me to remember some pre-COVID times but to also give advice for theatregoers once the West End begins to reopen.

Self-doubt becomes an issue when it inhibits people from reaching full potential.  Allowing the irrational ideas sparking inside to permeate your craft is stifling. While no one will  ever be infinitely perfect in this industry, being “good” is seemingly impossible when there is a  seed of dread growing inside. So, how do you grab on to the dark cloud above and guide it into  something advantageous?

Theatre will be back soon, but in a whole new way. In the meantime, it sounds cliche, but I miss the little things the most. Here are ten of the most specific things about doing live theatre that I miss (as well as ten that… maybe not).

I have included some of the artists who have music that single handedly kept me sane throughout this pandemic. They’re insanely talented and they deserve so much support - so please, check them out! 

Proshots are a marvelous thing. At the risk of generalization, I simply don’t believe there are any cons. Many proshots begin their lives with theatrical releases in movie theaters across the country. Most of them also see release on streaming platforms, notably BroadwayHD, which is slowly gaining a beefier library.

Theatre would not be theatre without the efforts of Black artists, and it’s important to learn about their impact on the industry. In honor of Black History Month, here is a timeline of theatre milestones achieved by Black professionals. 

As I head into my third week of the Second Semester, I am slowly falling back into the groove of school. While it certainly is not easy doing theatre classes socially-distant with masks, I am still exceedingly grateful for the opportunity to continue learning and growing with my peers.

As my second semester at the University of Pittsburgh carries on, I tend to reflect on what I have accomplished during these unprecedented times. Looking back to the start of the school year, I am astounded by the many things that have changed.

While many may consider musical theatre to be rather niche (and it is compared to a lot of other mainstream entertainment, don’t get me wrong), it might surprise them just how popular many of the more mainstream musicals are.

In this article, I am going to look at some shows that might have had a short run on Broadway but were influential in other ways. Both of the shows I am going to be talking about started out as flops, with horrible reviews but then were revamped and became a part of pop culture today. 

The New York-based theatre company, founded and led by immigrant women, is slowly making its mark on the New York arts scene by telling its own stories.

Leah spoke with associate artistic and casting director of Olney Theatre Center, Jenna Duncan!

At the end of the year last year, I felt good. I was super confident in coming back here. I thought it was the best choice. I missed my friends, I missed theatre, I missed going to actual classes instead of opening my laptop in my room. 

This Black History Month, celebrate the work of Black artists while expanding your knowledge of theatre history.

The snow is piling up in Cleveland, so I’m lucky to have a warm dorm room to ignore homework and connect with my favorite artists.

One of the most difficult parts of trying to be actively successful in theatre is the recurring rejection. Rejection is one of the least talked about topics when discussing the industry.

Before “Valentine’s Month” comes to a close, I wanted to rank my top ten Musical Love stories. Well,  some of my favorite love stories. This is a pretty wide category so I had to be pretty selective, and I’m  definitely forgetting a few just because of how general this style is. I’m very prepared for you to disagree  on a few – but let me know what you think! 

It’s a balance, people. And one day all the weight will tip to the right side.

To get a better idea of Kara-Lynn’s thought process behind “In Search of The Sublime,” we hopped on a Zoom call. 

We’re all different people with different lives, different voices, and different stories. There will be times where we find ourselves in a place where we didn’t make the cut, or didn’t fit or match the directors vision. But we should refrain from jumping to the conclusion that we aren’t good enough.