“I was recently alerted to a situation where the director of a summer theatre program, that charges in order to participate, routinely casts their son in the lead of their shows.”

“So what message in 2024 is sent by a colorblind or color-conscious casting of 1776? Namely, capitalism, while having the potential to uplift certain individuals within a minority, ultimately still functions by exploiting the labor of the majority.”

“If these ethics and habits are not demonstrated, not only do one’s chances of being cast dramatically decrease but also people simply do not wish to associate with them or support them in any of their theatrical endeavors.”

“Jonathan Larson changed the face of musical theater. And he did it with one show. Rent.”

“A former employee at the Wichita Theatre in Wichita Falls is expected to accept a plea deal regarding the allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at the theater. Josiah Alan Derbyshire was charged with sexual assault of a child in connection with an incident in July 2018.”

“I feel like the theatrical industry is no place for a fat girl because a fat girl isn't what the public wants- at what least the paying public wants. Well, I’m sick and tired of it. I’m tired of being typecast as the “fat best friend”.”

“What can you do when your mental health is affecting rehearsal time and your performance in the workspace?"

“Vincent van Gogh’s life might not seem like the kind of material that would lend itself to pop-rock musical theater, but take a listen and you will be surprised.”

“I am what I am…a community theatre performer and director and proud of it.”

“Let’s be clear – true method acting does not mean losing yourself in a role to the degree that you are no longer in control of your actions, or that you are physically or emotionally hurting yourself or other people.”

“There are some people out there who might actually be wondering why those of us who love theatre LOVE Les Misérables. Maybe they think it is overrated, or maybe they’ve never actually seen a production of it and – as a result – cannot possibly understand why we won’t stop talking about this show three decades after it first premiered. For this reason, I’ve decided to make a shortlist that can help make things clearer for those people.”

“As much as I love seeing a diverse cast (especially in Australia) I need to remind this theatre and many others, that when it comes to Hairspray, it is required that the Black roles are performed by Black actors.”