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Actor Guilt and How to Manage It

“The word “enough” is becoming commonplace. You did not do enough. You did not give enough to your scene partners. You did not meet the director’s expectations. You could go on and on about how you were not enough. Wracked with worry and guilt, you worry about your ability to play and depend more on the thoughts of others. You are not alone. It has a simple name that many have also felt: actor guilt.”

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Colleen Ballinger's extraordinary failure

Facing accusations of inappropriate relationships with her teenage fans and grooming, Colleen Ballinger decided that the best course of action was to respond with a ditty on a ukulele explaining that she was actually the victim of a “toxic gossip train.”

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Takeaways from the Tony Awards 2023

“The Tonys this year did not disappoint. We had some memorable moments, surprising wins, and water cooler talking points to last the next few months. Here are some of the takeaways I had from last night’s festivities.’

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