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You're Not Just the Understudy: How to Do the Job Well Without Losing Your Spark
“Hold your head high. Learn the part like it’s yours. And when your moment comes (because it will), you’ll be ready — and you’ll know you earned every second of it.”
10 Musicals Colleges Should Be Doing More
“Whether it’s a hilarious comedy, a poignant drama, a massive ensemble piece, or a small, character-driven gem, here are 10 musicals I’d love to see college programs embrace more often.”
It’s Time We Gave "The Chipmunk Adventure" Its Flowers
“The Chipmunk Adventure isn’t just a fun offshoot of a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s a full-on animated musical that goes harder than it ever needed to — and it holds up way better than a lot of its peers.”
Stop Just Copying the Proshots (and the Movie Versions Too)
“When we only imitate, we miss out on the whole point: to create.”
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.”