I am looking forward to all the new discoveries and the re-discoveries of theatre because let’s face it – when things were being performed in the amphitheater by daylight or moonlight many, many moons ago, that was the only lighting plot we had. We can’t let our advancements and concepts now surround the piece and the people get in the way, we can’t let this happen. We need to find new discoveries to do things in live performance.

Realistically it’s more like three to five years before theatre will come back. The majority of these theatre companies will produce less shows, smaller shows, less rehearsal time. They’ll be looking to pare down their costs because many of these companies are not supported by the government or external funding. They still have to continue paying their overhead and their staff to run so many areas.

“Be proud of how far you’ve come and be hopeful for how far you will go. Own your story and take that chance. You’ll probably surprise yourself.”

“Work on what inspires you and makes you smile. Whether that’s writing a script, working on new songs, dancing in your garage, baking sourdough bread, or sewing yourself a superhero cape to wear around the house, go for it!”

“I do feel that there is a light at the end of this tunnel. My advice to all actors and performers is patience. I have been doing this for 18 years now and the one thing I have noticed is that a lot of artists don't make it because they are unable to stick it out. The elevator to success is always going to be broken and not perfect so always take the stairs.”

“Learn how you can be more useful to your employer. For goodness sake, focus on rehiring. I want people to think of me as a teddy bear with a great work ethic and a dependable person.”

“Learn to celebrate others' successes. I don't think the days of "is this contract actually going to happen?" are over yet. So, when anyone is able to safely bring a little bit of art into the world, that needs to be celebrated!”

“Take care of yourself, take care of others, and do something creative. Keep your chin up! We’re all in this together. Do I sound like a bank commercial? I really, really mean it.”

“Ask yourselves what you want to do with this time, and remember there is no wrong answer. You can stay connected to your art, or you can decide to get a real estate license or become an architect. What feels right to you? If you have chosen to be in school, then work hard at your craft.”

“Don't be afraid to be patient. At the best of times in this industry, it's a trait we should all cultivate, but right now, it's even more important.”

“Be you. Love who you are and what makes you, you.”

“If the desire to tell a story and have someone else listening in person is truly inside of you, then no matter what you do or where you go, it will always be there, and you should always find a way to make that magic happen.”

“This is a time to be entrepreneurial. That’s something I discovered in myself six years ago that I had this real entrepreneurial side. I’ve produced two albums, three singles and am really enjoying that side of me. You have to create your own work and find ways of being creative.”

“My best advice right now is to be gentle with yourself. Do what you need to do to feel okay. You do not have to be working on your craft every day. It is ok to take a break for however long you need to recharge.”

“This is temporary. We will be back because the world needs us, and when the arts do come back, I don’t want to be doing anything else.”

“Promote safety, compassion, and inclusion, wear your mask, and support your local theatres and theatre professionals!”

“The learning curve is huge. But you’re not gonna learn unless you try.”

“The five young artists I am sharing with you are all artists I have worked with or crossed paths with in my career that truly stuck out to me.”

“In these times, the best advice I can give is to be kind to yourself. It's ok if you're not working on your audition material every day. It's ok if you're not writing the next great play. It's ok if you're not ok.”

“I was five years old! My mom took me to see a touring production of "Annie" and when I saw the kids on stage singing and dancing, I knew that's what I wanted to do. Plus, there's also the fact that my mom could NEVER get me to quit singing at the top of my lungs when we visited the grocery store.”