“It’s time we stop shaming actors for having day jobs and start supporting them as the hardworking, dedicated artists they are. Let’s appreciate their craft, understand the complexities of their journey, and lift them up, rather than putting them down for doing what it takes to survive in an unpredictable, competitive industry.”

“I want to start this column off by making it clear that the following has very little to do with theatre. But I’d like to think that this blog is a space where the arts intersect with everyday life. While its core lies in celebrating the magic of the stage, we often delve into topics that resonate beyond the curtain, including love and loss. So you’ll have to bear with me as I pay tribute to the “goodest” girl, Maeby.”

“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!”

“If the people running auditions seem distracted, disorganized, or just plain bored, take note.”

“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.”