“Creativity is something that can be easily accessible to children and it is our job to encourage them to step out of the box and go on a journey that only their imagination can take them.”
Read More“A Texas school district is under fire once again, this time over cancelling a planned production of ‘The Laramie Project’ despite the show being approved earlier in the year.”
Read More“Dear Evan Hansen is set to open at the Manoa Valley Theatre in Honolulu on March 7th. Despite the rights not being available, people associated with the theatre state that they were granted permission to perform the show, because it’s Hawaii.”
Read More“I was recently alerted that a high school in VA is planning on performing ‘Hamilton’ later this spring. They have announced the cast and even school district leaders are supporting the production. My message to them is to please stop. Don’t do this. Pick another show.”
Read More“The talent of the cast and production impact heavily on our overall enjoyment of a musical and play but I do think there is something intangible that makes something especially rewatchable.”
Read More“It’s completely okay for actors to turn down roles, and directors need to be mature enough not to punish them for it down the road.”
Read More“Confidence doesn’t let you hide or forget your lines. Confidence is what helps an actor succeed. Insecurity doesn’t.”
Read More“The fact that it has been almost a month since Hinton Battle’s sudden passing, and still not a word from The Broadway League regarding dimming lights in his honor, is not just a disappointment, it's a disservice to his memory.”
Read More“Do I sign with the big, powerful agency where I’ll just be another face in the crowd, or the boutique agency where I’ll get more attention and guidance?”
Read More“Actors have been noticing that their conservatory or studio training is out of step with the changing realities of the Industry.”
Read More“If you haven’t attended an opening night production before, I highly encourage you to do so. Things may go wrong or they may all go right, you never know, but enjoy the experience and support the people who put in so much hard work”
Read More“Larger budgets for the arts can help students to learn valuable skills, express their stresses through words or painting sets, and spread the wonderful feeling of ‘home.’”
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