Student Blog: A Love Letter to My Theatre DepartmentMay 17, 2021Looking into the future, I wish I would have more time with you. Coming into this school as a sophomore and then spending most of my year has left me with hopefully two full years. I wish I could be at this school for all four years. I look to the future with optimism and I cannot wait to get back on campus and be with my people.
Student Blog: How the Grammys Showed that Theatre is Alive and WellMarch 15, 2021The performances by pop stars like Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and more all had theatrical elements that reminded me of some of my favorite Broadway performances. The sets, costumes, energy, and more reminded us all that Broadway does not have to be open for theater to thrive.
Student Blog: How Disability Representation in Theater Changed How I See MyselfMarch 2, 2021I think that the theater industry has a long way to go when it comes to the relationship between disabilities and the stage. Seeing disabled people succeed in this industry has given me the confidence I need to continue finding my path in theater. There are also times, in this industry, that make me feel small and misrepresented. But, in the future, we can just hope things get better.
BWW Blog: The Best 'Flop' MusicalsFebruary 17, 2021In this article, I am going to look at some shows that might have had a short run on Broadway but were influential in other ways. Both of the shows I am going to be talking about started out as flops, with horrible reviews but then were revamped and became a part of pop culture today.
BWW Blog: My Reaction to Mean Girls ClosingJanuary 11, 2021Let us mourn the loss of this great show, but when we have the chance again, let’s put all of our passion and love for this show into supporting the rest of Broadway.