“Performers should know themselves, know what they feel more comfortable doing but they also shouldn’t feel frightened about getting out of their comfort zone and explore new things. You might miss something because you never tried.”

“On Aug 2nd, the North Platte Community Playhouse(NPCP) concluded its run of Mamma Mia. Two weeks later, 24 members of the cast and crew have tested positive for COVID-19. Serious questions of how this happened are now being asked to NPCP officials who promised they were taking precautions despite there being evidence to the contrary.”

“I miss everything about theatre right now. I miss going to see a show, being in a show, the big moments and the small details. One of the things I didn’t know how much I missed until I heard it were the stage manager pre-show calls. Thankfully, a Broadway stage manager has provided us with a wonderful peek back into normalcy.”

“Musical theater parody master and political commentator Randy Rainbow is under fire today after a series of old offensive tweets have resurfaced. The tweets consist of outdated and offensive language and labels regarding the Black and trans community, among others.”

“On December 11, 2019, police arrested Joshua Berman on charges of second-degree sexual assault for allegedly molesting a former student on multiple occasions while he served as theatre technical director at a Connecticut high school. Now, the victim has not only come forward publicly with her allegations but also details how high school officials mishandled her claims.”

“A Nebraska community theatre decided to go on with their summer production of ‘Mamma Mia’ despite the current health crisis and now 24 of the show’s cast and crew have tested positive for COVID-19.”

“A voice actor for the Adult Swim show, ‘Squidbillies’, has been fired for deeply offensive comments directed at country music icon Dolly Parton.”

“Ironically, one of the most oft-cited benefits of theatre is a more just, equitable, and empathetic understanding of the world. Arts workers are now desperately relying on that same empathy to help ensure our Senate will not abandon this essential field and the hundreds of thousands across the country who make it possible.”

“There is no such thing as “working from home” in this industry and with social distancing being near impossible at shows, I know it will be quite some time until I can return to one of my favorite places. But I know that when I do, it will not be to escape. It will be to celebrate the triumphant return of a place so many call home and count on to bring a little light into their lives.”

“It doesn’t matter if you’re from a town of 100 people and you have one stoplight in the middle of town…theatre can live.”

“Over the past couple of days an old video clip of a school production of In the Heights is going viral again due to a supercut posted on social media. While many are taking part in ridiculing the production for everything from its problematic casting to performance, I don’t see the joy in shaming a bunch of students.”

“It’s always crucial to consider your worth as an artist before committing to any new projects.”