Hello, all! My name is Reese Leif, and I am currently a senior at the University of Michigan in the Bachelor of Theatre Arts program, concentrating in Performing Arts Management and Dramaturgy. I'm originally from Houston, Texas, which is where I first got my start in the arts as a performer. Since graduating high school and moving to Michigan to further my education in arts administration and theatre studies, I've taken on a variety of roles in on-campus and curricular productions, finding great joy in serving as a producer, marketing director, fundraiser, director, and dramaturg in Ann Arbor. Additionally, I've spent my past two summers working at non-profit theatre companies -- Alley Theatre (Literary and Alley All New Intern) and The Muny (Arts Administration Intern) -- which has only further motivated me to pursue a career in the theatre industry. I'm so excited to serve as a BroadwayWorld student blogger, and I can't wait to share my thoughts with the community.
Student Blog: Unpacking My Dramaturgy Experience
November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024
As I reflect on my dramaturgical education over the past two years – which feels like a lifetime but is really only the blink of an eye – it’s fascinating to see how my view of what dramaturgy is has shifted and transformed. What once existed in my mind’s eye as an inaccessible, optional aspect of a production process has become the very foundation of any project I work on artistically, regardless of my role.
Student Blog: Taking the Plunge Into Senior Year
October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
The first weeks of the semester have felt like jumping back into a cold pool. Diving into my schoolwork and commitments has been shocking yet refreshing – as a senior, everything feels different. As I navigate the halls of the University of Michigan’s larger-than-life campus, I try to take each stride with a newfound sense of gratitude.
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