“Whether through creative performances, festive events, or heartfelt celebrations, these traditions can become an annual highlight for your theatre and its audience.”

“We can hold students to high standards while also creating an environment where they feel seen and valued. A smile, a moment of encouragement, or even a simple “thank you for sharing your work” can go a long way in making a vulnerable moment feel meaningful.”

“I began to wonder what do people think of me?  Do they think I’m a failure?  Are they surprised that I didn’t “make it”?  When I bump into my old college professors, are they disappointed? Or, are they smirking to themselves thinking that they knew I would never make it?”

“Every year, as I hum "One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas" or chuckle at Rizzo’s antics, I find myself longing for something more: a Broadway adaptation.”

“There is news coming out of CT where a former community theatre director and designer has been sentenced eight and a half years in prison in exchange for a guilty plea to second-degree sexual assault.”

“It’s finally Tech Week and you may think that you’re ready to move into theatre, but honestly by now, who even remembers anything that happens off stage? Here’s a checklist for backstage essentials!”

“Dendy admitted to obtaining inappropriate images of students at Washington County High School, communicating with students using fake Instagram accounts.”

“What if, after coming home from a not-so-great audition, or a mind-numbing temp job, or a workshop where that big director kept forgetting your name, you were to sit down to your own creation?  A project all your own, where you called all the shots?  Something that made you feel that you were cultivating your own career?”

“Every single minute matters to a stage manager in a rehearsal. So, if you’re going to be even 30 seconds late, just text or call your stage manager BEFORE the rehearsal time starts; it’s really not that difficult to give them a heads-up.”

“The Broadway League needs a leader who can unite the industry under a shared vision, balancing artistic integrity with financial sustainability. Whether Jason Laks is the right person for that role depends on his ability to transcend his legal roots and embrace the multifaceted nature of Broadway.”

“As Wicked continues its meteoric rise, it offers a simple but powerful message to Hollywood: audiences are ready to embrace movie musicals. And if studios are willing to invest in them, these productions could defy gravity at the box office for years to come.”

“The decision to split Wicked into two parts is more than just a logistical choice; it’s a celebration of the story’s depth and magic. It was also a financially savvy decision that ensured long-term profitability while giving audiences an unforgettable cinematic experience.”