This semester, I’m continuing my education abroad in Vienna, Austria!! Though I will not be directly studying theatre in class, there will be many ways I can expand my theatre knowledge out and about in Vienna. I’ve put together a bucket list of things to do this semester to keep my theatre education alive outside of the classroom!

It’s finally that time of year again: college move-in season! As a sophomore, I remember my freshman year all too well. While I came in feeling prepared, there was a lot I didn’t know. There’s a lot of advice out there aimed at helping students, some of which I wish I had known last year.

School is just around the corner and you may be right in the midst of packing and thinking through move-in.  I am currently looking at my third year and thought maybe an unsolicited list of important things I have found may ease at least one person's mind.

I’ve got a lot going on, (big shock) but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I can’t wait to see what this semester holds. It’s going to be a great one!

Prior to being cast as Hans, I had already been assigned to research him as part of my duties as a dramaturg. Naturally, as soon as I found out I would be playing the role, I consumed every piece of media related to him and his life that I could.

There are many things in our world today that make burnout far too common among current high school and college students. So, it is inevitable that you will one day experience burnout. School is designed to challenge you and make you stronger at what you do, but there will always come a time where it may feel like too much.

The JMU Studio Theatre has been making student produced, directed, and written work for a while now. Two students who are very closely involved with the theatre are Jamie and Stella. I decided to interview them on what the Studio Theatre is and how it supports students in the JMU School of Theatre and Dance.

I learned so much in the 10 weeks I spent in New Hampshire doing summer stock–from the ubiquitous Dunkin's to how to use certain power tools. Here's some of the highlights!

Burnout is never great but developing coping skills early on in a safe educational setting can help you as you advance in your theatrical career. I know it has for me!

It was the end of my sophomore year in college, what we not-so-jokingly called “Sophomore Slaughter,” when I experienced burnout for the first time. I thought anxiety was bad, but this? Oh, this was a whole new level. Read my blog to learn about my experience with burnout and some tips & tricks to help beat it!

I could yap and yap and yap about this camp for days. I know it sounds cliche and silly, but I truly am the most real version of myself when I am there. Walking through the doors always feels like I’m coming home.

Burning out? Feeling engulfed in work? Don't stress, student blogger Destiny has some ways to help.

Senior year has already been one like no other, and I look forward to continuing to update my blog with all the exciting events that take place over the course of the remaining 164 days until graduation!

I think it is easy to look at rejections and jump to conclusions about your worth or talent. I try to avoid these thoughts and, instead, process the ways I can improve my performance for the next audition. I now understand that being considered as the perfect fit for a role is subjective.

As many college students do, I arrived on campus and was shocked by the amount of time I had. There were 2-3 lectures a day and I often had good breaks between them. I thought I was living the life! However, as we inched further into the semester and rehearsals started to amp up for the production of Rent I joined, I quickly found myself lost.

One of my favorite things to watch on YouTube and TikTok is rehearsal bag packing; it is, truly, something I will never scroll away from. So, I have compiled a list of my own rehearsal bag necessities and how I pack for tech week!

Navigating a busy schedule can be challenging, but with the right tools, you can turn chaos into order. Discover how digital calendars, task management apps, and communication tools can help you effectively balance coursework, theatre commitments, and work responsibilities. Dive into practical tips and strategies to stay organized and productive in all areas of your life.

When you’re an incoming college freshman, it can be very overwhelming. One of the most concerning aspects for these students is their dorm rooms. More specifically, what to bring to their dorm rooms. I was also struggling with this last year, as the thought of packing left me feeling very stressed.

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.

Fear of perception will shut you down as an actor, but the opinions others hold about you are completely outside of your control. What you can control is your pride in your work. A great way to get out of your comfort zone is to make big, confident choices as an actor that you’re proud of, despite how you think it will come across to others.

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

Ariana Glaser, Mary Phagan, details her summer spent performing in Cultural Arts Playhouse's Production of Parade.

Rising freshman at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music shares how she balances her studies and her passions.

What are they looking for? How should I play it? These questions and more can be answered, along with other various tips and tricks on how to dazzle in the audition room.

College theater can be a lot to manage and it’s ok if you do not feel you have a complete grasp on what you are doing - I’m a senior and I don’t think I do either. However, here are a few things I’ve picked up from my college experience that are sometimes easier said than done, but may be good to keep in mind for the upcoming school year.