Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
10 Must-Read Books for Theatre Actors
“Regardless of your individual level of experience, it never hurts to explore what the greats have written on the subject.”
Actors and “The New Normal” after the Coronavirus
“Feel empowered that you can take charge of not only where you go next as things shift, but that you can be an enormously important part in guiding society towards a better world as they feel forced to shift as well.”
Let's Talk About Our "Show Clothes"
“We all have them. And we love them. Those precious items of clothing that remind us of shows we’ve done, or seen. Whether they’re show shirts, costume pieces, or have more subtle connections every one of them is special to us.”
A Quarantined Jew's Perspective on "The Prince of Egypt" during Passover
“As flawed as I found the West End cast album to be, I am also grateful to have songs like “Deliver Us,” “Heaven’s Eyes,” and “Miracles” to turn to and renew hope for the day the whole world will have another exodus, all joining together to celebrate our freedom and the hope of a better world rising up from the ashes of COVID19.”
An Artist's Job is to Tell the Truth
“Ugly crying at the theatre is okay. It's a safe place to feel things that remind you of why life is beautiful, or sad, or unfair, or hilarious, or amazing, or whatever it is that day. “
Sight Lines Do Matter
“A good actor and director know how to think about the view of the audience and strive to make sure you are creating for every person.”
Remembering Adam Schlesinger: Five Songs that Demonstrated His Greatness
“On April 1, 2020, singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger passed away from complications from COVID-19. We wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite works of his.”
Do You Have The Right Voice Teacher?
“No two singers are alike whatsoever, but as a singer and a student, I believe that some voice teachers are more helpful than others.”
Cruise Ship Crew Member Reflects: The Biggest Health Threat Isn’t the Virus, It’s Arrogance
“The unmitigated arrogance, that any mild inconvenience to their routines is more important than public health, is the real terror here.”
5 Ways to Support Artists in the Time of Covid-19
For a lot of those who work in the arts, these shutdowns are unprecedented in an industry that is already completely unpredictable. Here is a short list of things that you can do to help either yourself or peers during this time of crisis
Am I Good Enough?
“I have been doing this long enough to know that I will NEVER KNOW what the people behind the table feel or think. I have to trust the process and the journey.”