“I’m grateful that stage makeup was my introduction to makeup in general. I internalized makeup as being a fun, artistic venture, not something meant to correct “problems” with my face. It’s part of creating a character and allows you to ‘put on a mask’”

“I know that calling this album definitive will be deemed as sacrilege by many musical theatre lovers, but this version is set apart by the fidelity of the recording and the completeness of the artists’ original vision.”

“Like Evan, I also struggled with chronic social anxiety in high school and still continue to work through it each day. It was comforting to see a representation of another anxious high school student.”

“I happened to see this show at a time when I needed it most.”

‘Beetlejuice solidified that it is okay for one to grieve, but still acknowledge that it is okay to move on with life and recognize that there is still so much to enjoy even if their loved ones are not present.”

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! The season of love filled with chocolates, flowers, hearts, teddy bears, and gooey romance. It’s time for me to put on my comfiest pajamas, grab my most fattening snacks, and overanalyze couples from musical theatre productions instead of forming any sort of real relationship. What does your favorite musical theatre couple say about you?

Let's face it: you've chosen a tough business. The competition is fierce, and people can be ruthless at times.

Chances are you are doing musical theatre because you are passionate. You can't imagine doing anything else. This is what you want more than anything, so it hurts that much more when things don't work out.

So how do you deal with that?

A number of years ago, I decided to try my hand at directing.  I had been involved in community theater for several years as an actor and felt I wanted to experience the dramatic arts from another angle.  I expected there to be learning curve (which there was).  What I didn’t expect was how directing changed my perspective as an actor, especially when it came to auditioning.

Perhaps our understudies are underappreciated, and it's time we shouted from the rooftops about the amazing amount of time and effort they put in to these roles without the payoff of audience feedback.