Happy New Year, Friends! I spent some time in upstate New York over the holidays and love the vibe. I joked that my travel resolution is going to be an expensive one but I am really serious about it. The arts scene is different just a few hours outside of New York City. It isn’t…
Hello Friends, The theatre facilitates community. When I learn that a stranger has a connection with the theatre, I find that they are no longer a stranger but a member of a community that I love dearly. No one outside of the theatre understands the complexity of executing a production and meeting someone seasoned in…
Hi Friends, A couple months ago, I received an exclusive advance version of a book about theatre kids written for middle grades. I’m usually a fast reader, but I devoured this particular book, finishing it in an evening. I laughed, I cried, I even recognized some of the character names…not all that surprising considering I’m…
Hello Beautiful People, This past weekend, I attended my first ever New York State Theatre Education Conference for Students. Here’s the motto/mission of this beautiful organization: A strong, statewide organization to advocate for Drama/Theatre Education in New York State, NYSTEA promotes and supports theatre education in grades K-12 for the betterment of youth and theatre…
Broadway’s The Heidi Chronicles Elise Kibler Stars In Shakespeare in the Square’s Production Of THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET Beginning January 14th, Opening January 18th The Gym at Judson Always a Bridesmaid, Now the Broadway Bride Always a bridesmaid, appearing off-Broadway and as a Broadway understudy, Elise Kibler is now the Broadway bride, with…
Hello Beautiful People, I’m going to keep this post short & sweet. This weekend I’m off to the NYSTEA Conference! NYSTEA is the New York State Theatre Education Assoication. A thriving organization dedicated to preserving and protecting and encouraging the theatre arts in schools. Here’s there official motto, (or in their words, “mission”): Our mission…
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) has summer employment opportunities available to graduate and undergraduate students. They are hiring for Summer Camp Counselors and Summer Administrative Assistants. CTC is a fully producing, professional theatre company whose primary audiences are young people ages 3-18 and families. Annually serving approximately 300,000, CTC is unique among theatres for youth…
Hello Beautiful People, There is a reason why The Theory of Opposites, by Allison Winn Scotch is a New York Times Bestseller – it’s fantastic. Funny. Charming. Poignant. Thoughtful. Raw. Silly. Real. It’s great. Here’s the official book blurb from Scotch’s website – Willa Chandler-Golden’s father changed the world with his self-help bestseller, Is It…
Hello Beautiful People, I’m so thrilled to be able to introduce you to these two artists – Janet Krupin and Alex Caraballo of Trillium. They are the type of creatives that inspire others to just jump after dreams, ideas, and work that fuels your soul. MM: First things first, can you tell our readers what…
Hey, music lovers! Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were merry and bright and that your 2015 is off to a great start. Need some tunes to keep you motivated as you power through your new years goals? I’ve got you covered with some of my favorite go-out-and-get-‘em tunes. Arcade Fire, “Ready to Start”…