After all these years, 1776 has become a musical I love and respect.  It just goes to the power of live theater.  When you walk into a play thinking, “This doesn’t have anything to do with me or my sensibility.” you might just be taken by surprise.

“Theatre is where I can put on a costume and zip up the zipper to become someone else. I don't have to worry about my problems; they melt away as I become someone completely different than myself.”

“Instead of telling young actors, amateur or otherwise, to get ready for a “real world” that promotes fatphobia, disordered eating behaviors, and shame, it’s time for us to create a new “real world” – one where equity for actors is guaranteed, regardless of size and body type. We can do better.”

“When it comes to community theatre, political issues are a touchy subject. Typically, many theatres will stay away from politically themed shows or ones with divisive topics. After all, the goal is to make money and if you're angering half your audience with perceived political statements, you're putting your theatres future at risk.”

“That is a question that is frequently asked by many people who aren’t generally involved in theatre, and even by some people who are. In recent years, the involvement of a dramaturg has become far more common in theaters across the world.”

“In a time when Broadway needs a hero, Taylor Swift could be the industry’s saving grace.”

"Heart of Rock n Roll" didn’t take itself too seriously, and that was precisely its appeal. It was a celebration of joy and nostalgia, wrapped in a package that was unapologetically campy and wonderfully entertaining.

I want to ask you a couple of questions. And I want you to be honest when thinking about the answers.

1. Do you have registered sex offenders involved within your theatre community?

If your answer is no, my next question is: Are you sure? 

If your answer is yes, my final question is: Have you checked on that?

“I see my friends pick up choreography perfectly at rehearsal, while I have to go home and work on it for hours. Even though this is the case, I still want to be here, I want to perform and I want to do my very best.”

“Stage Etiquette (accepted behavior during the auditions, rehearsal, and run of production) is one of those great topics for theatre professionals that isn’t discussed enough.”

“‘Chess’ will stay with me for a while. It won me over. Game. Set. Match.”

“As the industry evolves and the demands on theatre professionals become more complex, there are certain areas in which college theatre programs should spend more time teaching to better prepare students for the realities of the field. Here are some key skills that deserve greater emphasis.”