"The question of “how to write women” has been floating around the industry since its inception, namely in relation to “how hard it is” or how often it’s not done well."
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“To me, there is always a specific mental and emotional bond that happens between people when they work on a production together in the theatre world.”
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"This is not my hobby; this is my real job. Just because you don’t see me ‘working’ on my creative career every day, just because I don’t fill out an hourly timesheet and receive a check each week doing it, doesn’t mean I am not constantly working at it."
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“The bottom line is that intimacy professionals need to be a part of shows where intimacy is involved so they can lead students on how to approach intimate scenes in a comfortable way and hone their power as artists in an educational setting.”
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“Need a quick pick-me-up? I encourage you to rediscover or take in for the first time one of the most underrated musicals of the last 20 years - Legally Blonde the Musical.”
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“Recently, one of the most common cost-cutting strategies for theatres looking to save money is using digital programs over the traditional printed variety. While this may seem like a small, harmless change, it actually hurts the theater-going experience a lot, and I would encourage companies to re-think this change and bring back some paper programs as soon as possible.”
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“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.”
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“What about this play- this particular play- brings us back to reading and performing it over and over? Could it be because the passionate, youthful rebellion that Romeo and Juliet enact all because they want to be together is inspiring to the more jaded adult? Or do theaters perform Romeo and Juliet because it’s an easy sell? “
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“Over the years, Disney Theatrical Productions has brought beloved animated films to life on stage, capturing the hearts of audiences with stunning visuals, memorable music, and heartfelt performances. Here's my ranking of Disney's live theatrical musicals.”
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“Ambition, motivation, and determination are all great qualities to possess. They help us keep fighting for our dreams. It’s important to fight the good fight. But it’s important to care for yourself as well.”
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“Remember, warming up your voice should be a gradual process, starting with gentle exercises and gradually increasing the intensity. It's essential to listen to your body and avoid pushing your voice too hard during warm-up routines.”
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“I don’t think I would go so far as to say that “Hamilton” changed the art form. What it did do, however, was, as “Hair” and “Rent” had done before, drag the American Musical kicking and screaming back into alignment with popular culture without sacrificing any of its storytelling power or quality of craft.”
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