“White allies, your BIPOC pals are the director, and they have some notes for you.”

“Artists of color, specifically Black artists, should not have to fight for this, educate us on this, or work to change our worldview. White members of the theater community, this is on OUR shoulders. Consider this your call to arms: you must use your privilege as a white person to amplify the voices of people that are not.”

“It’s time for the creators of ‘Hairspray’ reverse their statement that allows for all-white productions of their Tony-winning musical.”

“Even with all these recorded performances, people can enjoy while they’re quarantining, this pandemic has taught me that we will never take the physical togetherness of experiencing live, intimate moments in artistic spaces for granted ever again.”

“It’s okay to concentrate on your health. Theatre will always be waiting for you when you’re ready for it.”

“Bad Boys. The ones our mothers warned us away from, but we can’t resist. The world of musicals has a knack for creating male characters we hate to love, giving us eye candy and attitude all in one. But what is it about them that we can’t get enough of?”

“You’re asking the wrong question if you’re trying to replicate the “live theatre experience” over digital spaces. Instead, ask how does my audience engage with my show’s brand outside of the two hours they’re in the theater (if they ever even see it in person)? How can I extend my show’s brand to different formats I haven’t yet considered or explored?”

“It is absolutely imperative that young actors know their own worth and value and that it is their right to speak on their own behalf.”

“At its core, theatre is a collaboration, and we have the responsibility to understand and respect it in all capacities.”

The Last Five Years

Sparks were flying right from the get-go, and you dated for a while. But things dissolved pretty quickly when they started giving you unsolicited career advice. The breakup was very messy and very public.

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When audiences return and are happy to be able to go out and see the set for the first time, or read the program, why not try to make this return one of their most memorable theatrical experiences ever?