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Why I'm Not Writing

“You might be writing every day in order to cope.  And you know what? That’s completely okay.  The only important thing right now is whatever helps you get through each day. Your mental health is always more important than the illusion of staying productive.”

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Which version of 'Hamilton' are we going to get on Disney+?

Hamilton is no Avenue Q or The Book of Mormon, but it does contain some explicit language, gun violence, and sexual situations. This has led to many fans being concerned that Disney is going to censor these moments. After all, they did digitally edit movies like Splash and even cut parts from Aladdin, The Rescuers, and Lilo & Stitch.

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Selecting a BFA/BA Program? : A Checklist of Questions To Ask

This is the time of the year where the college decision process should be finalizing. A decision like this should not be made hastily. Take your time and do the research that's most important to you. But if you or your parents aren't exactly sure what to do first, here is a checklist of things to ask colleges as you come down the final stretch of making a decision.

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Why All Aspiring Male Actors Should Take a Dance Class

My wife teaches at a children's dance studio near our home in CT. In the ten years she's been teaching there, I can probably count on two hands the number of boys I've seen in her dance classes. Now I can certainly understand that taking a dance class isn't high on most little boys' activity list. However, for those young men who want to pursue a career in musical theatre, taking dance classes are a necessity. 

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