“In a couple of months, it will be the summer before your freshman year. You’ve read all the college packing lists and seen the articles on things to know before your freshman year but you’re looking for something more. How can you know you’ll be prepared? Are you going to be ready for the things being a Musical Theatre Major will throw your way?”

“You don’t need to be working towards a BFA to feel proud of the hard work you are dedicating to theatre education”

“Regardless of your individual level of experience, it never hurts to explore what the greats have written on the subject.”

“Just because someone doesn't have thirty credits to their name, it doesn't mean they won't someday. Instead of mocking the length of their resume, take the time to help hem build on it.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Community Theater has always been a supportive community for as long as I have been involved. Although that support has always been there, it was taken to a whole new level after sad events in my life.”

“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.”

“William Shakespeare’s works can be intimidating, to say the least. That’s why I’ve compiled this list – a cheat sheet, if you will – to help you navigate the crazy world of the Bard!”

“Thank you all for inspiring me and pointing me in the right direction. Perhaps now I too can do the same for the performers of tomorrow, which makes whatever the outcome, all seem worthwhile.”

Staying active during this quarantine period can be vital for an actor. Not being in a show is no excuse for someone to stop playing. Growing stale in your craft is a legitimate possibility, so it is best to exercise your craft to continue to grow.

“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. “