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Takeaways from Acting Classes on Zoom
“This period of time has presented more challenges than previous semesters, but we as actors love a challenge. These are the three biggest lessons/moments in my time as a Zoom actor.”
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.”
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.
Your Last Tinder Date as a Jason Robert Brown Musical
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.
Outer Critics Circle Virtually Announces 2019-2020 Honorees
Honorees included Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
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.
When Theatre Returns, Take Risks
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?
The Underwritten Sex Workers of Musical Theatre, A Support Group
“THERAPIST: Yes yes yes, welcome in all of the languages. Lucy, if you wouldn’t mind just treating us like the audience of your musical and introduce yourself in relation to the male lead?
LUCY: Oh, I’m the whore from Jekyll and Hyde.
THERAPIST: That’s right! And your last name?”
A Letter to Those Who Inspire Me: Choreographers
“Dear Choreographers,
From pointing out my two left feet to all the motivational speeches about why it is important to push myself. Choreographers add dazzle to musicals with flare, grace, and athleticism. Here is my thank you as to why you continue to inspire me.”
Please Please Please Hang Up Your Costume
“Wouldn’t it be great if just once our mantra please hang it up the way you found it really did work?!”
Is Training for Young Actors as Accessible as We Think?
“The acting industry is a difficult one to break into, and acting isn’t an easy career. However, you don’t necessarily need to go to drama school or come from an acting dynasty to succeed.”
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.