“What if, after coming home from a not-so-great audition, or a mind-numbing temp job, or a workshop where that big director kept forgetting your name, you were to sit down to your own creation?  A project all your own, where you called all the shots?  Something that made you feel that you were cultivating your own career?”

“There just aren’t any non-white actors” is a horrific, untrue statement. But when that’s what you’ve experienced your entire educational and professional career, it can feel true. And that’s a huge problem.

“Allow your space to be one of growth where everyone can refine their talents and learn the skills they need to be a great performer.”

“If you do plan on pursuing theater professionally, vocal training is necessary. And even if you do not plan on professionally pursuing theater, the tools and tips you learn in vocal training will still benefit you in the long run.”

“The best way to network in this day and age is to have an online presence. Create a portfolio website, have social media channels that showcase what you do, and don’t downplay the importance of meeting for coffee.”

“Whether as an artistic director, tech supervisor, box office manager, or performing arts coordinator, these jobs are once-in-a-lifetime, and preparing for them can be daunting.”

“Problem-solving for any body type is a challenge for the designer. No one denies that a body type that slowly grows over time presents its own unique challenges. However, taking advantage of a captive, pregnant audience to blame a woman’s choices and body shape for hindering imagination or compromising character is bad work, not to mention severe human indecency.”

“We theatre fans truly don’t need TikTok to celebrate theatre. TikTok and China need us more. Theatre fans should feel good telling them: Support free expression in theatre and support the LGBTQ+ community, or go pound sand.”

“You should feel energized after class, eager to implement corrections, and revitalized by the teacher’s belief that you can are progressing on the journey to becoming the most skilled actor you can be.”

“I think it’s time to address personal competition. The artistic world is very small and odds are good you’ll run into some people repeatedly.”

“Do I sign with the big, powerful agency where I’ll just be another face in the crowd, or the boutique agency where I’ll get more attention and guidance?”

“There’s nothing worse than showing up to an audition fully prepared to be brilliant and then letting the holding room jungle sabotage you.”