“Theatre doesn't just teach you to act, or dance, or sing. It can also instill in your child things they might not effectively learn elsewhere.”

“If a fat person auditions for your show, don’t assume that they can’t do a lift or keep up in a big production number. Don’t rule a fat person out for auditioning for the Soprano-ingenue when they could have the best voice of anyone you’ve heard all day.”

“Given that we’re almost at the halfway point of the decade, we felt that it was time to start thinking about what have been some of the best new musicals to premiere/open in the 2020s.”

“To all the designers: Thank you for crafting a beautiful space. You do such amazing work. What would we do without you?”

“The theatre should be a place of acceptance, where extroverts and introverts can find success whether it be onstage or backstage no matter where they fall on the spectrum.”

“According to a social media post by the fitness guru, there is interest in potentially bringing a show to Broadway that would encourage people to exercise during the performance.”

Colleges “breaking you down to build you back up” are the most ridiculous damn things. It’s cruel, and it benefits no one. Students’ passions are turned into weapons against them. They dread going to acting class. And they’re left with permanent insecurity about their performance quality.

“When actors are dishonest about their conflicts, it can throw an entire rehearsal period off.”

So, as you head into your showcase or any audition room that causes you to be distracted by the opportunity, remember this productive sentiment: “This is what all my years of training have prepared me to do. I'll make this a good performance and move on to the next.”

“We are also constantly performing in front of people at our most vulnerable only to receive criticism and then do it all over again. Seriously, what other degrees ask you to reveal your deepest emotions in an 8 am class and then give you a grade on it?”

“So how do we recover from a bad show? How do we find the fortitude to face the following evening with a smile and not a grimace?”

“A lot of actors have talent, but not everyone is a breeze to work with. I will always cast someone who takes direction and is a pleasure to work with over a highly talented pain in the tush. Congratulations on being cast, but now it is time to prove yourself during the rehearsal process.”