The process of creating the Fall 2020 Experimental Theatre Wing mainstage production…. entirely on Zoom.

In a year of uncertainty, and fear one could argue, “it is okay to postpone your plans.” “Nothing is happening anyway.” “It’s okay. Things will happen when they happen.” And I agree with those statements. However, while many segments of our lives are on hold (leases are not getting increased, student loans are frozen, etc.), many are still running, just like my student visa deadline. 

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of watching Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself on Hulu.

This semester will be my second to last semester on campus at the University of Illinois.

The latest installment of 'Sharing Their Stories' features Megan Lohne, a theater creator, agent, and overall innovator!

One Last time from Hamilton would also be an appropriate song for this occasion as this is my final blog post.

This is part two of an analysis on The United States Capitol riots.

‘Till we meet again...

Don’t forget, you have until February 1st to check these exciting works out! Help yourself get reinspired before next semester begins! ​​​​​​​

While these tasks do not directly relate to theater, they still keep my creative juices flowing.

Headed back to campus after winter break has meant spending a little less time staring at a screen.

Broadway legend Chita Rivera celebrated her 88th birthday on January 23rd. With a stage career spanning over half a century, this triple threat deserves to have her name shouted from every theatre geek’s rooftop. 

The 2020 West Side Story just adds another artform to the Shakespearean tragedy.

Early on in my college journey, I learned that conservatory-style education is not for everyone.

This semester feels a little bit like the sequel to the fall.

So, what’s it like being a theatre fan far away from most theatre? We take it  where we can get it—whether it be at school, at church, or in our community theatre.

I give you a 28 plays by queer playwrights in 28 days reading list. Shoutout to The New Play Exchange. 

If you are planning to get back on the horse this  summer but don’t know how to search for the perfect opportunity, here’s some help.

Once I finished writing my first play, I thought it would be useful to show others a helpful path that I followed during this new process.

Want to feel like the main character while riding the subway in New York City? Then this playlist is for you.

Daniella is the current Artistic Director of Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and constantly works to cultivate a true sense of community, while giving voice to new playwrights and the stories they bring.

Monique has worn a plethora of artistic hats, spanning from actor to director, and hitting almost every step in between.

If I could tell my high school self, and anyone in the midst of the process, anything, it would be this.

The day I received an email that I needed to evacuate campus effective immediately, my stomach dropped.

Giselle Muise, an NYC-Based Theatre Creator, has always had a love for theatre. Once the pandemic hit, she knew she had to do something.