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…
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…
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… 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…
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…
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…
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…
Hiya Kids, Once upon a time I helped set the back of a classroom on fire. It’s true. We had a sub that day. She left in tears. Another time I somehow managed to gain early access to a dozen frogs meant for dissection, and cut off the majority of their amphibious fingers so that…
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…
Hello Beautiful People, I’m so pleased to introduce you all to our next featured Actor, Chris Perfetti. Chris is a graduate of the Conservatory Theater at SUNY Purchase, a BFA program that truly is outstanding in guiding young actors to hone their craft. He playe Charlie in Stephen Karam’s Sons of of the Prophet, and…