Student Blog: A Letter to Rising BFA Musical Theatre Freshmen
by Student Blogger: Ruby Wolter - July 22, 2024 Once you’re settled into classes, and dorm life, and you have a few friends, that barreling freight train is going to come to a crashing halt. One day, you’re going to look around and ask yourself, “Am I doing enough? Am I busy enough?”. ...
Student Blog: Be Picky
by Student Blogger: Brynna Weir - September 28, 2024 Experience may get you in the room, but talent and what you offer books the role. You don’t need to audition for everything....
Student Blog: Hack that Callback (Tips from a High School Senior)
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - June 18, 2024 Today, I share my insider tips on acing callbacks based on years of experience in theatre, film, and modeling. From mastering material to choosing the right attire and staying mentally sharp, I've got you covered. Let's turn those nerve-wracking moments into opportunities to shine! ...
Student Blog: For Future Students of the Arts
by Student Blogger: Tatiana Atehortua - June 01, 2024 Overall, I genuinely believe that these past three years have gone exactly as they were meant to, and I wouldn't change a thing. I look forward to growing my skills as a musician outside of the classroom, and I look forward to what comes next. For everyone starting at a new school soon, I hope you h...
Interview: Marilyn Maye at 54 Below: Still Going Strong at 96!
by Michael Walters - April 08, 2024 Marilyn Maye celebrates 96 years of song! Celebrate the iconic singer's birthday by catching one of her string of shows with dates April 9-12, 14, & 16-20, and May 2, 5, & 6, 2024. Read a conversation with Maye about the show, and get your tickets today!...
How to Create an Online Presence as an Actor
by Spencer Glass - May 09, 2024 Spencer Glass, career coach for actors and actor himself, explains the importance of having actor footage online, and being searchable in a moment's notice....
How to Get an Acting Agent
by Spencer Glass - September 20, 2024 There is no correct way to get an agent. There's no one way street, perfect strategy, or recipe that can get you an agent meeting. Are there certain things to think about/tools to have under your belt to make the process a little simpler? Absolutely, and we'll get to that....
Student Blog: Self Tapes
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - June 25, 2024 When you’re not used to sending in auditions virtually, it can be so draining. Even for someone very used to the process, it can also just be frustrating when you feel like you’re sending self-tapes into the void....
Student Blog: Integrity is Everything
by Student Blogger: Brynna Weir - June 01, 2024 For theatre majors specifically, integrity is what will set you apart. Of course you need to maintain academic integrity; you can’t go about rewriting Shakespeare. When performing, your own integrity, as an actor, is just as important....
The Importance of Branding
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - May 01, 2024 You don’t need to be a content creator to have effective branding, but you do need performance content accessible to the public while auditioning. Casting agents need to be able to find you online and understand what you do best. When they’re the people determining whether or not you get the job, wh...
Student Blog: Audition Season
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - April 30, 2024 Consistently look through casting breakdown sites, learn new songs that suit you, and figure out what materials you’ll need for auditions coming up soon. Be proud of the work that you put in because even if you get cut or don’t get the role, that work doesn’t go unnoticed....
Student Blog: How to Support Your Local Libraries
by Student Blogger: Tatiana Atehortua - March 27, 2024 Libraries are amazing because they hold so much content and knowledge, but they're also great public spaces that you can just visit for free. They're great if you want to be by yourself, or if you want to meet people with the same interests as you. If you feel the same way, I hope that you are encou...
Student Blog: Be Picky
by Student Blogger: Brynna Weir - September 28, 2024 Experience may get you in the room, but talent and what you offer books the role. You don’t need to audition for everything....
Student Blog: Integrity is Everything
by Student Blogger: Brynna Weir - June 01, 2024 For theatre majors specifically, integrity is what will set you apart. Of course you need to maintain academic integrity; you can’t go about rewriting Shakespeare. When performing, your own integrity, as an actor, is just as important....
Scoop: Coming Up on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX - Monday, April 22, 2024
by TV Scoop - April 18, 2024 Get all the scoop on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, airing on FOX on Monday, April 22, 2024! Tonight, the top eight dancers take on the Broadway stage as the competition continues. This week the dancers will split into two groups and take on Broadway challenges choreographed Emmy-winning choreographer ...
Student Blog: Beating the Stress of Choosing Classes
by Student Blogger: Tatiana Atehortua - May 28, 2024 Remember that there are people who are there to help you if you look in the right places. You are given advisors you can go to, but they don't have to be the only people you seek advice from. There are plenty of professors, or even other students, who will be happy to help you create plans for your ...
Student Blog: It's What You Make of It
by Student Blogger: Madie Winningham - August 05, 2024 Like any job, it truly is what you make of it, but working in a theatrical environment while in school is a great way to gain experience, earn money, and learn while you work...
Student Blog: Consuming Art as an Actor
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - March 26, 2024 Being a part of the audience when you’re an actor helps you better your craft and allows you to live in the joy of what you do by experiencing it from the outside....
Student Blog: The Creative Process
by Student Blogger: Ethan Ramos - December 29, 2024 Today, we will discuss each of these steps in hopes of understanding what each one means and how to respond or cater to that step throughout the process!...
Student Blog: What I Know Now: A Guide to Prescreens from a Transfer Student!
by Student Blogger: MJ Kirsche - September 28, 2024 I remember how stressful and draining the college prescreening process was my senior year of high school. Trying to get the perfect takes, find the perfect lighting, all while trying not to think about the hundreds of other applicants who could’ve had more training or better quality headshots. I was...
Student Blog: What I Know Now: A Guide to Prescreens from a Transfer Student!
by Student Blogger: MJ Kirsche - September 28, 2024 I remember how stressful and draining the college prescreening process was my senior year of high school. Trying to get the perfect takes, find the perfect lighting, all while trying not to think about the hundreds of other applicants who could’ve had more training or better quality headshots. I was...
Student Blog: Can't Join Them All
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - October 19, 2024 Club fairs, introductory meetings, social media promotions, all are different methods to try and get your attention. If you are like me, then you want to do it all. You may want to find your people in college or pack your resumé or gain diverse knowledge. Whatever your mindset is, I have found there...
Liv Rocklin & Noah Friend to Return to the Players Theatre With Standup & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 05, 2024 Liv and Noah will return to the Players Theatre for a night of comedy. Join them on Saturday for a jam-packed show following their sold-out spring run. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
Student Blog: 2023 Thespy Award Winner Brielle Norlie on Excellence in Stage Management
by Student Blogger: Austin Watts - March 25, 2024 Brielle's overall goal with stage management and in life in general is to make people feel valued, heard, and as if they matter. She strongly cares about helping people find joy, whether that be because she met them as a stage manager, or just as another acquaintance, she believes everyone deserves ...
Student Blog: Writers Block
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - August 04, 2024 I imagine that I will magically wake up one day and suddenly something will change. I think that if I could just have more time and ideal conditions, I would get more done. But this is rarely the case. The truth is, there will never be a perfect time to write.... |