“While there will surely be tribute and platitudes to celebrate Charlotte St. Martin’s work, I could not be more happy to see her go. Seriously, if she needs someone to come and help pack up her office, I’ll gladly volunteer.”

“Actors are so super focused on all the things they can control - their audition, their application, their letter of intent, etc. They lose sight of the interview because they believe that they can simply regurgitate what they wrote in their Letter of Intent. Having that mindset is actually hurting them more than helping.”

“Unless something monumental happens, Broadway ticket prices won’t ever get cheaper. Sorry to be the “Debbie Downer” but it’s true. But I feel like not enough people know why these costs can be so high. So here are a couple of reasons why these costs can make it hard to afford to see Broadway shows.”

“Starting an improv troupe for the first time can be incredibly intimidating. Add youth ages into  the mix and the vision of throwing papers everywhere and walking out comes to mind. However,  it doesn’t have to be a terrifying experience.”

“Broadway actor Aaron Lazar recently announced that he has been diagnosed with ALS.”

“Knowing people are sacrificing their time during this busy season to entertain us makes me especially forgiving. As a theater critic, I have seen most of the holiday-themed works recently, and I thought it would be fun to give you my ranking on these shows.”

“This past Friday, I was fortunate enough to see the new Broadway musical, How to Dance in Ohio. Between the groundbreaking storytelling and representation, to the wonderful performance of its cast, It’s a show that, for many reasons, I will remember for the rest of my life.”

So much of the current conversation about autism is focused on autistic children, but how autistic individuals navigate the transition into adulthood, including everything from potentially starting romantic relationships, to getting a job, etc. is rarely a part of our cultural conversation. The new Broadway musical, “How to Dance in Ohio”, is changing that.

“Last week, Syracuse City Ballet fired dancers for going on strike due to their allegations of unsafe working conditions within the company.”

“Tony winning costume designer, William Ivey Long, has been sued over allegations of sexual abuse by one of his victims.”

“This Thanksgiving, I am overwhelmingly grateful for all of the wonderful artists I’ve worked with this year, most of all those who have donated their time and talents to the pursuit of making art. Don’t forget to give thanks for everyone who makes community theatre possible.”

“After seeing other shows that tell Asian stories with all-Asian casts close due to low ticket sales such as KPOP and Allegiance and now Here Lies Love, I’m starting to become fearful that producers are losing faith that investing in such projects.”