Many of us work full-time jobs, what I refer to as a vocation to support our avocations. I can’t tell you how many times people ask me after seeing a show or hearing I am in a show, “How much do you get paid for doing this?” Of course, in community theatre, the answer is nothing. The look of surprise on their faces is astounding.

“Theatre students from New Orleans’ Benjamin Franklin High School traveled to Baton Rouge on March 27 to protest several anti-LGBTQ+ bills up for consideration by the Republican-controlled House and Senate.”

“Last night or yesterday afternoon, you finished your final performance of a show. You had an incredible run, the cast was fantastic, and the performances were some of the most memorable times of your life. But now you're miserable, and you know this weekend will only get worse.”

“News broke yesterday that a cruise ship dancer from New York City has been arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.”

“Nobody is asking for bisexuals to be perfect or always the hero. These characters should be allowed to be as flawed as any other character. However, other flaws can be used besides being unfaithful to their partner or using their sexuality to corrupt the protagonist.”

“Whether as an artistic director, tech supervisor, box office manager, or performing arts coordinator, these jobs are once-in-a-lifetime, and preparing for them can be daunting.”

“When it comes to the narrative of theatre people that non-thespians compose, shy performers are often left out.”

“2025 will mark the show’s 40th anniversary. So, do I think it may be time for a revival? Yes, and I don’t think I’m the only one who feels that way.”

“I always stay in my seat until the final curtain call. At the same time, I've heard stories from people on why they've chosen to leave a show after it's started. Some of them I agree with and some of them I don't.”

“You’re not the lead; you’re a part of the cast.” Learning how to collaborate with others is a quintessential skill for anyone to have, regardless of where life takes you.

“Should a theatre critic be a theatre expert who can analyze a production using well-educated theatre theory?  Or is a critic a professional audience member who goes to the theatre and gives us a breakdown about whether or not they enjoyed something? “

“It has been announced that Christopher Durang, the renowned Tony-winning American playwright whose razor-sharp wit and biting satire illuminated the stages of theaters worldwide, has passed away at 75.”