“Let’s shake up the drama season with shows that challenge, inspire, and maybe even attract a new kind of student to audition. Here are five plays and five musicals that I think more high schools should be performing.”
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“If you’re currently smiling through a show with someone who votes against your humanity, know this: you’re not alone. So many of us have stood in that same stage left wing, silently wondering how someone can sing “Seasons of Love” with you and still cheer for politicians who want to cut those seasons short.”
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“It’s a question I’ve heard from students, colleagues, parents, and—if I’m being honest—asked myself more times than I’d like to admit. It’s a completely human instinct. You want to grow. You want feedback. You want closure.”
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“Mark Measures, a longtime Broadway talent agent, has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $1.8 million from the very actors he was supposed to represent. It’s the kind of betrayal that hits deep in a community built on trust, hustle, and endless callbacks.”
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“If Just in Time delivers—and if Groff’s Darin is as electrifying as people are saying—it might be more than just a great performance. It might be one for the record books.”
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“The reality is, most theaters today are doing everything they can to keep you informed. Trigger warnings, content advisories, age suggestions — it’s all there. And still, people ignore it. They buy tickets and then they act personally betrayed when the show isn’t what they expected.”
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“I’ve been in theaters my whole life, and lately, I’ve found myself watching audience behavior with more horror than the actual villains on stage. So, here are some of the most bizarre things I’ve seen happen in a theater—from the audience side”
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“These ten shows aren’t just underdone. They’re practically undiscovered in many corners of the community theatre world. But trust me: they’re worth it.”
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“Texas lawmakers are arguing that audiences should be able to bring deadly weapons into live theatre venues — the same way they bring a ticket or a program. There’s no version of that scenario that feels remotely safe or necessary.”
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“Look at the person handing you your program, or dimming the house lights, or selling you a raffle ticket to raise funds for new lighting equipment. Say thank you. Mean it.”
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“Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar couldn’t be more different in tone or style, but both take on the story of Jesus with something rare: gentleness. No fire and brimstone. Just questions. Humanity. Music. And maybe that’s why they still matter.”
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“Happy birthday, Gavin. We miss you. We celebrate you. We still hear you singing.”
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