Feature: Fourth Annual Performing Arts College & Career Fair at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley
- August 23, 2023
Hosted by Patel Conservatory, this free event is a haven for young talents seeking guidance and direction in dance, music, and theater. Representatives from nationwide educational institutions engage with eager students, sharing invaluable insights and answering questions.
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Launches Summer Artist in Residence Program
by Stephi Wild
- June 22, 2023
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) has announced the launch of its Summer Artist in Residence Program, to begin on Friday, July 7. More than 70 artists applied for the program and three artists were chosen to participate: Krystle Lemonais, Kirk Maynard, and MJ Tyson.
Previews: Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA at the Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley
- June 20, 2022
After a three-week intensive program, students at Patel Conservatory are bringing the magic of Disney with a contemporary voice to the stage. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version) takes center stage at Ferguson Hall on June 24 and 25 with a cast of 37 students, ages 13-18.
Artist Series Concerts Present Emerging Stars Of Sarasota
by Stephi Wild
- January 28, 2022
Artist Series Concerts will present the latest installment in their Lunch and Listen series, Emerging Stars of Sarasota, featuring performances by extraordinary high school students from the Sarasota Orchestra Youth programs who are already making their mark on the classical music world.
Student Blog: Up in the Booth
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko
- December 29, 2021
Lauren Thomas is a student studying Stage Management within her BFA in Technical Theatre. She successfully closed a production of Songs for a New World recently, and her outstanding work needed to be a highlighted and exemplified. Lauren discussed the things she learned, her challenges, and her best advice for fellow stage managers.
19 Current College Students Share Their Back to School Experiences
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling
- September 10, 2021
We've reached out to 19 of our college student bloggers to see how their colleges and universities are planning to create a safe environment with classes, on campus activities and the impacts on performing arts courses and productions, along with vaccine and mask mandates.
Dawn Derow, Jeremie Michael and Chuck Flowers to Join Upcoming PIANO BAR LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- June 08, 2021
Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, June 8 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Dawn Derow, Jeremie Michael, Chuck Flowers, David LaMarr and Darnell White plus Mystery Guests and MORE!
Student Blog: The Whole Truth
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko
- April 08, 2021
The intrigue that authenticity alone brings to a performance is enough to make any actor stop and study it like their life depends on it.
Student Blog: No Rest for the Drowsy
by Student Blogger: Madalyn Macko
- March 11, 2021
It is entertaining to reflect on the madness of a tech week, and rewarding to be reminded of the success brought by hard work. I will never be able to articulate fully just how grateful I am to be able to keep studying and performing in productions right now. The Drowsy Chaperone has been just a beacon of joy in my life, and I’m sure that extends to my peers and even our audience members.