 BWW Blog: My First Show as a Stage Manager by Student Blogger: Courtney Buzzell - February 5, 2018 This past weekend I opened and closed the first show I was the Stage Manager for. Prior to this show I have always been the Assistant Stage Manager.  BWW Blog: Dear Parents by Student Blogger: Gianna Principe - February 2, 2018 Dear Parents, Your child just came to you and said they wanted to major in theatre in college. Now this might seem scary to you. I'm here to tell you that you that's it's ok!  BWW Blog: How Working 'Behind the Table' Will Bring Out the Best 'You' by Student Blogger: Jenna Napolitano - February 1, 2018 Even though I am just one year older, I learned a lot last year from running auditions and going to auditions of my own, and I strive to not make the same mistakes I did last year.  BWW Blog: Picture Perfect by Student Blogger: Ashlyn and Tyler - January 31, 2018 As a senior BFA student, there is a lot to look forward to. Milestones of various kinds all lead up to that graduation day. One of the biggest milestones for any graduating senior pursuing acting or musical theatre is that infamous senior headshot session. Some dread it and some love it. The first time getting in front of a camera and trying to act like your natural self sounds easy, right? Well, it can be!  BWW Blog: Whee Tell the Story - Auditions, Standardized Patients, and More by Student Blogger: Micah Patt - January 30, 2018 Hi, y'all! This last week was crazy oh my goodness! Over the weekend, I went to one of my first professional auditions, trained to be a Standardized Patient, and went to a two-and-a-half-hour dance call for the Dance Showcase in April. All wonderful things, and I'm already exhausted!  BWW Blog: Whee Tell the Story - Preparing for Another Busy Day by Student Blogger: Micah Patt - January 25, 2018 Hey y'all (oh goodness I say y'all now, what has the south done to me?!) We're currently over a full week in, and the work is escalating at a stressful but manageable level.  BWW Blog: There Is No Perfect Program by Student Blogger: Ashlyn and Tyler - January 24, 2018 Hello, Broadway World! We are so excited to be featured as student bloggers this semester. The two of us have had a long journey through conservatory mayhem and are very close to be taking on the professional world together. There is a lot we have learned along the way and we can't wait to share some of that with you!  BWW BLOG: Girl Power: Five Stand-Out Roles for Stand-Out Women by Jessica Vanek - January 25, 2018 BWW BLOG: Girl Power: Five Stand-Out Roles for Stand-Out Women  BWW BLOG: 2018 Mantra - New Year / New Musicals by Jessica Vanek - January 18, 2018 BWW BLOG: 2018 Mantra - New Year / New Musicals  BWW Blog: Choosing Stage Management by Student Blogger: Courtney Buzzell - January 18, 2018 If you had told me back in high school that I would end up becoming a theatre major concentrating in stage management, I would have laughed in your face. Just the term, stage management terrified me and I wanted nothing to do with it.  BWW Blog: Whee Tell the Story - Back in the Swing of Things by Student Blogger: Micah Patt - January 18, 2018 Ah! I only just finished the first day of classes and we're already back in the full swing of things!  BWW Blog: Whee Tell the Story: My First Semester as a WCU Musical Theatre Major by Student Blogger: Micah Patt - January 12, 2018 Upon arrival on August 18th, I was initially flooded with the anxiety that comes with living away from home for the first time. I'm fairly outgoing, but the thought of making new friends, establishing a positive reputation both academically and socially, and creating a new home for myself was daunting. Luckily, I'm a Musical Theatre major, so my first weekend on campus was not lonely whatsoever.  BWW BLOG: Kristin Chenoweth Rings in 2018 at The Smith Center in Las Vegas by Jessica Vanek - January 5, 2018 BWW BLOG: Kristin Chenoweth Rings in 2018 at The Smith Center in Las Vegas  BWW Blog: Stage Managing IN THE RED & BROWN WATER by Student Blogger: TJ Lyons - December 26, 2017 Hello Broadway World! It's TJ. I am currently a Junior Theatre Studies and Photography Double Major at Ithaca College (IC) in upstate New York. This past semester I was given the opportunity to Stage Manage IC Theatre Arts' (ICTA) Main Stage production of In The Red and Brown Water (RBW) by Tarell Alvin McCraney.  BWW BLOG: Surviving the First Semester of Freshman Year as a Musical Theatre Major by Jessica Vanek - December 26, 2017 Jess here. It's a wrap. My first semester of college is over, and wow, did time fly! Now that I'm on winter break and have returned home to a warmer climate, I've had some time to relax and refuel. Reflecting on the last four months of college has been inspiring, so I thought I'd share some of the pearls of wisdom I've collected during my short tenure as a Musical Theatre student thus far.  BWW Blog: Exploring the World of Lighting and Design at Ithaca College Department of Theatre Arts by Student Blogger: Breana McGlockling - December 18, 2017 Hello! I'm Breana. I am a senior at Ithaca College (IC) where I major in Theatre Production & Design. I primarily concentrate in lighting design but I am also a costume designer.  BWW Blog: Opportunity by Student Blogger: Nicholas Palatella - December 15, 2017 Over my three and a half years in college thus far, I have been constantly asked: what is your favorite part about working in the theatre industry? As a lighting designer when that question gets presented I would quickly start thinking about the specific details about my job that I enjoy.  BWW Blog: Directing and Dramaturgy on Ithaca College's 27 WAGONS FULL OF COTTON by Student Blogger: Isobel Duncan - December 6, 2017 Isobel here! I am a sophomore theatre studies major focusing on directing and now dramaturgy at Ithaca College. I finished assistant directing my first show within the theatre arts department, 27 Wagons Full of Cotton by the late and great Tennessee Williams.  BWW BLOG: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Takes on Oklahoma City's Civic Center Music Hall by Jessica Vanek - November 17, 2017 BWW BLOG: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Takes on Oklahoma City's Civic Center Music Hall  BWW BLOG: Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY by Jessica Vanek - November 14, 2017 BWW BLOG: Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY BWW BLOG: A Newbies Guide to College by Jessica Vanek - August 27, 2017 Jess here. College is a big step for any student; whether attending a local university or traveling halfway across the country to submerge yourself in a completely new pool. BWW Blog: Joscelyne Tamburri - A Finale at Beauty and the Beast by Guest Blogger: Joscelyne Tamburri - April 28, 2017 Well, here we are; Our last week of CCPA 2016/17. Our opening week of shows went extremely well, with a few minor 'cringy' moments - as to be expected with live theatre - but in all, it was an incredibly successful week! These unexpected ended up adding humour to the show, like when Cogsworth goes to look up with the Beast and Lumiere and say 'look at the Rose, it's wilting at an alarming rate' (or something like that), and the rose has disappeared, forcing the actors to improv while tech figures out how to get the rose back up there. Or when Babette's shoe flies off her foot in the tango, and our actress plays it off beautifully. It's that moment when at first you freak out, but 10 minutes later, you're dying of laughter from it. And, like I said, we have a great cast who can play it off so the audience doesn't know it's unintentional. My dad even asked me if Gaston's fall into the Orchestra pit (intentional) was supposed to happen because it seemed so real and spontaneous. BWW Blog: Say YES to Collegiate Student Groups by Christopher Castanho - April 27, 2017 As I am graduating from Shenandoah Conservatory in the next couple weeks, I have been reflecting on the programs and faculty members that have positively impacted me during my time here, and ironically I have learned so much about myself and my craft outside the classroom. I credit a lot of my artistic growth from spending time in the dance studio, practice rooms, and rehearsal hall during late nights after classes have ended, collaborating with my peers. I think that when going into any industry it is important to have a wide understanding of communication and how to effectively talk to your teammates in order to achieve a goal. VIDEO Blog: Keelin O'Hara - Inside Rehearsals of CCPA's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Guest Blogger: Joscelyne Tamburri - April 25, 2017 This week, students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts take you backstage to meet Belle. BWW Blog: Chelsey Robichaud - The Types of People You Meet in the Audience by Chelsey Robichaud - April 18, 2017 When you've been to many shows, you have MANY stories to tell! Not just of the amazing or 'goodish' show you saw, but interactions with audience members. In no particular order, here are my experiences! I feel that you can relate to most! |
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