Student Blogger: Leah Packer - Page 2

This month marks one year since the world went absolutely crazy, and I thought I’d dedicate some blog space to addressing “the pandemic wall.” I heard this phrase recently, and it really sums up how I’ve been feeling lately.

Leah spoke with associate artistic and casting director of Olney Theatre Center, Jenna Duncan!

The latest installment of 'Sharing Their Stories' features Megan Lohne, a theater creator, agent, and overall innovator!

Daniella is the current Artistic Director of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and constantly works to cultivate a true sense of community, while giving voice to new playwrights and the stories they bring.

Monique has worn a plethora of artistic hats, spanning from actor to director, and hitting almost every step in between.

This installment of Sharing Their Stories is with Noah Himmelstein!

Olivia Reed has been able to embrace it all, growing as a person and as an actor every day.

Seema Sueko is a theatre powerhouse and strategic consultant to Arena Stage (a theatre in Washington, DC).

Stephanie defines what it truly means to be an artist.

All I can do is draw on my past experiences for guidance, find the people who care about me, and trust in myself that I can do this. I can also make lists.

Radical kindness. Radical rigor. Radical community. These are the three values of this year’s Fearless New Play Festival. Every other year at my school (University of Maryland), a handful of playwrights are selected to present their developing plays in a mini “play festival,” complete with actors, directors and crew plucked from our theatre department.

I recently spoke with a successful actress who emphasized the importance of hyphens in our titles. She wasn’t referring to those little dashes in our last names, but in the addition of our many talents and skills as performers.

Enamored with their creativity and perseverance, I wanted to get some insights on the cast/crew’s passion for theatre, the rehearsal process, and the stories they want to share during these crazy times.

Hello Broadway lovers, theatre students and creators around the world!! Happy October, and for a lot of us that means fall!! a??And midterm seasons.

Read on for an interview with Katie and Kailee, two of the smartest and most talented people in my life

I started my first week of online classes last Monday, and holy molya??I never want to log into a zoom call AGAIN.

During the 3 months when wea??re supposed to be out and about the most, eating ice cream and having summer adventures, we were stuck indoors just trying to stay safe.

I made a a?oeMini Survival Guidea?? with the top 5 things I learned my freshman year of college!

I was taking in this news in a safe and healthy environment (my house), yet all I really felt was scared. Scared for the future of the world, of education, and of me.

I will give special focus on dealing with the dreaded rejection, one of the...less fun parts about pursuing a career in theatre.