Posts tagged Staff Writer
"Listen to those who know of what they speak, and ignore those who don’t." - Chatting with Mark William!

No one’s experience is the same, but don’t assume you’re going to be the overnight discovery. Those careers seldom, if ever, actually happen overnight. All that being said, if you have the passion and the work ethic to make it happen, the performing arts rewards its artists in ways no other job can. Believe in yourself, listen to those who know of what they speak, and ignore those who don’t.

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"If You Keep Working Hard Things Will Happen Eventually." - Chatting with Meredith Aleigha Wells!

I would tell young performers to have an open mind and never give up. The industry is slowly changing and with that, old narrow views of who can play what is being thrown out in exchange for a wave of non-traditional casting. This business in many ways is also a matter of last man standing, if you keep working hard things will happen eventually. Keep showing up and being unapologetically you.

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Hugh M. Jones iii discusses In the Heights & Not Being Like Everyone Else!

Do not EVER compare yourself to another, everyone’s acting journey is so different. “The world belongs to those who dare” is my personal motto. You have to learn to think outside the box, you can’t expect greatness by being like everyone else. Find out what makes you different and make that your brand!!! Lastly, NEVER STOP.

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"Get to Know Yourself. As Deeply as You Possibly Can." - Chatting with Shayna Blass!

Get to know yourself. As deeply as you possibly can. And start early. Get a therapist. Work through your stuff. Your primary relationship is with yourself. Being an artist is a long game, especially if you don’t have a ton of resources like money. It’s so important to know how you like to work when you need to rest, and what type of environment you want to work in.

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"Honor Your Needs and Boundaries." - Chatting with Melody Bates!

If you seek a career in the performing arts I say you and your well-being matter. Take care of yourself, and honor your needs and boundaries. You can only build a sustainable career if you treat yourself as worthy of care. It is very hard: you have to give yourself that care while also working at your art, while also finding a way to pay your bills.

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"You Have to be Passionate About This Career." - Chatting with Six the Musical's Gerianne Pérez!

Striving to achieve perfection wouldn't be the best path to go down. I say this as a person who's traveled that road many times and still frequently falls into the trap of it. But perfection is highly overrated and more than anything, people want to see you be authentically you. Because that is something special.

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Resa Mishina Discusses Sunrise Coven, Her Journey & How Essential Kindness is!

Being in this business is already hard as it is, having a group of friends and colleagues who will support you through your bad days and celebrate your good days is so vital. Even more so as an immigrant performer. And don't forget to spread joy and offer support to others too! Relationships are a two-way street and kindness is essential.

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"Find Moments of Gratitude Even in the Low Points." - Chatting w/ The Music Man's Amanda LaMotte!

Be kind. Above all. This world is too small and life is too short to get caught up in the competition and comparison and let that take over. Find moments of gratitude even in the low points. And remember- Broadway isn’t the end-all-be-all. Beautiful theater is made all over the world. Just keep making art. Because work begets work!

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