“To every theatre artist who walked away not because you stopped loving it, but because someone made you feel like you didn’t belong: I see you. I hear you. And I hope you’ll come back.”

“Theatre people—what if the bully in the room isn’t someone else... it’s you? Whether you're onstage, backstage, or behind the table, it’s worth asking if your “passion” might be doing more harm than good.”

“Theatre friendships tend to form quickly and deeply. Maybe it's the intensity of the rehearsal process, the shared stress of opening night, or the vulnerability required to perform. Whatever it is, these bonds can feel unbreakable—until suddenly, they're not.”

“This Mother’s Day, let’s take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for the sacrifices. The missed weekends. The car rides. The alterations. The emotional labor. The financial juggling act it took to get us to rehearsals, lessons, and ticketed performances. “

“Why haven’t we had another mega-hit musical in nearly a decade? Well, let’s unpack it because the answer isn’t just one thing. It’s a perfect storm of industry realities, creative risks, and cultural shifts.”

“Not every protest looks the same. Some Les Mis cast members won’t perform next month and some will. Both choices deserve respect. Performing isn’t betrayal. It can be an act of protest, too. Let’s hold space for all the ways artists show up.”

“Refusing to perform for someone who built his brand on cruelty and fear isn’t intolerance — it’s integrity. It’s having a spine. And in this case, it’s incredibly on brand for a show that literally ends with a plea for a better world.”

“Yes, we excel at diversifying funding through ticket sales and grant proposals to sympathetic foundations. But we also tend to keep our boards at arm’s length, treat our audiences solely as ticket buyers rather than potential donors, and, perhaps most damaging, remain vague about our missions.”

“This is a concert production. Not a rewrite of the Gospel. You don’t have to buy a ticket. But maybe take a beat before condemning those who see the divine in a new key.”

“You don’t have to choose between love and theatre. But you do have to choose partners who are secure enough to share you with the spotlight.”

“What began as a casual way for fans to connect with artists has ballooned into an expectation—one that doesn’t always respect the boundaries or well-being of the people on either side of the barricade.”

“In a move that’s both cruel and cowardly, hundreds of already-awarded grants were quietly canceled with little warning, pulling the rug out from under the organizations that had counted on them. Let’s not sugarcoat this: this will devastate community theatre.”