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Four Habits All Youth Performers Should Develop to Make the Most Out of Theatre
“We have to learn good habits in theatre to make the most out of our experiences. No one is going to do it for you.”
A "Love Letter" to the Person in the MAGA Hat at 'Hamilton'
“By all means, come to the theatre — just leave the hat at home. Hamilton is many things — but a campaign rally isn't one of them.”
It's (Probably) Not About You - When & How to Ask for Audition Feedback
“Directors should absolutely be mindful of how they interact with auditioners looking for answers. But actors should recognize that casting is a complex puzzle.”
Did We Sleep on 'Big Fish'?
“Big Fish is about the stories we tell — to our children, to ourselves — and how those stories get tangled up with the reality of who we are.”
10 Underrated Audition Songs for Tenors
“Here’s a list of 10 underrated gems for tenors — a mix of ballads, uptempos, classic legit pieces, and contemporary options — that’ll let you stand out for the right reasons.”
How Statewide Drag Bans Could Complicate High School Theatre
“Casting across gender has never been about making a political statement — it’s been about making the show happen. If these laws aren’t clarified, they could seriously limit the kinds of shows schools feel safe producing.”
10 Underrated Audition Songs for Baritones
“Sometimes you want something different — something that shows range, personality, and that you have a little more to say than here’s another sad man belting his feelings into a void.”
Audience Altercation Reported During 'Gypsy' Performance
“Reports from last night’s performance of Gypsy at the Majestic Theatre describe a physical altercation between audience members during Act 2.”
“Why Wasn't I Cast?”: A Note to Directors When the Hard Questions Come
“If someone is putting themselves out there enough to ask the question, then as directors, we owe them something better.”
Outer Critics Circle 2025: Celebrations, Surprises, and a Few Head-Scratchers
“With the announcement of the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, theatre fans were handed another reminder of just how lively, surprising, and wonderfully unpredictable this season has been.”
So...Let's Talk About That Bad Final Dress Reharsal
“If you’re sitting there feeling like tonight’s final dress rehearsal was less Broadway-ready and more chaotic dress parade, let me tell you: you’re exactly where you need to be. Really. I promise.”
A Heartfelt Shoutout to the Glittery Joy That Is Zanna, Don’t!
“In a time when so much theatre leans into irony, darkness, or being “edgy,” here’s a show that says love is beautiful, people are complicated, and the world can change if we choose kindness.”