Hello Beautiful People, Full disclosure – I have a soft spot in my heart for 90s pop songs, groups, songstresses, and I loved Britney Spears when she first came out. I’m talking pre shaved head, pre babies, pre 55 hour marriage in Vegas. I loved Britney Spears in the days of braided pigtails and plaid…
Author: Megan Minutillo
Megan Minutillo is a writer, playwright, director, producer, teacher, and the founder of The Write Teacher(s). Her articles have appeared on HelloGiggles.com, I AM THAT GIRL, Glass Heel, and So Worth Loving. She is currently at work on her first musical. Connect with Megan on Twitter + Instagram via @MeganMinutillo.
Music Magic Series: Zoe Sarnak
Hello Beautiful People, Zoe Sarnak is a name that you will be hearing for years to come. She’s a Harvard University graduate. She’s an outstandingly talented composer, lyricist, and playwright, whose shows and projects include A Lasting Impression, The Quad, Mixtape, and Painless (book by Michael Kimmel). Her songs have been performed in various composer…
Actors & Actresses Q&A Series: Julie Benko
Hello Beautiful People, If there were one word to describe Julie, I’d have to say she’s delightful. Bubbly. Effervescent. Eloquent. Intelligent. Oh wait, that’s more than one. As we chatted over coffee, I was completely swept away by her energy and love of theater, education, music, and the arts. Julie holds a BFA in Drama…
To My Graduates…
Hello Beautiful People, Two of my most favorite students are graduating on Friday. And by kids, I mean students. Because really, when it comes to good teaching, aren’t they all our kids? To my Graduates… I hope that I have taught you to recognize that we all have a story to tell, and that some of…
School Time Author Q&A Series: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Hello Beautiful People, Ten months ago, I set out to feature one author per month for the entire 2012-2013 school year. And we succeeded. And I could not think of a more beautiful, more intelligent, more wonderful author to conclude this series. The admiration, appreciation, and love that I have for this woman is limitless….
COMING SOON: A Lasting Impression
COMING SOON… What: A Lasting Impression Where: Joe’s Pub, NYC When: June 29th, 7pm Who: Alice Ripley, Kacie Sheik, Andrew Kober Laura Pietropinto, Meghann Fahy, Taylor Noble, Preston Sadleir Why: Cause the music & singers & actors are purely awesome. You know we’d never steer y’all wrong. Cutting-Edge Composers in association with Hope Lights Partners will…
Actors and Actresses Q&A Series: Nikki Renee Daniels
Hello Beautiful People, Nikki Renee Daniels is a singer and actress who was most recently seen on Broadway in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, playing the role of Clara. She is a graduate of University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music; her debut album, Home, is available on iTunes and CDBaby – a must have for…
A Write Teacher(s) Spotlight: Figaro! (90210)
Hello Beautiful People, On Friday I had the pleasure and privilege of attending a performance of Figaro! (90210) at The NSD Theater in the West Village. And I cannot emphasize the words pleasure and privilege enough – it truly was a remarkable theatrical event. Love, marriage, friendship, family, dreams, aspirations, and yes, immigration reform are…
Movers & Shakers Q&A Series: Eva Price
Hello Beautiful People, Eva Price, well, she’s a gem. An absolute gem…and the next feature in our Movers & Shakers Q&A Series. Eva is the Executive Vice President of Maximum Entertainment Productions. Credits include Peter and the Starcatcher; Annie (fall 2012); Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony; Colin Quinn LONG STORY SHORT, directed by Jerry Seinfeld (Drama…
Music Magic Series: Drew Gasparini
Hello Beautiful People, It’s the day after The 67th Tony Awards and I could not think of a more perfect time to introduce you all to the next featured musician in our Music Magic Series, Drew Gasparini. I have no doubt that his work will one day be recognized and honored at the momentous celebration…