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College Auditions for Parents and Guardians
I was 4 years old when I played for my first violin contest. My parents were both music teachers, so it was very natural for them to help me during those stressful days. It didn't matter if I was four or fourteen, I was always nervous…
Making the Most of Your College Theatre Program
So, you made a lifelong dream a reality and got into college for theatre - amazing! You’ve picked out a cool roommate, a chic Twin XL comforter, matching patterned notebooks, and a new pair of beige character shoes…
Interested People Make Interesting Artists
So you want to be a performer, right? You eat, sleep and breathe it, right? Let me ask you a question. How many of the following statements could you apply to yourself?…
What Do You Want?
I was coaching a child today on a scene for a popular musical. We were working on elevating her enthusiasm and energy level and making bolder choices. After a few minutes…
Make The Most of Your Lesson
Full disclosure: college audition coaching costs money. With the increasing costs of applications, pre-screen fees, auditions fees and more – I fully understand…
Expectations vs Reality
I got into my dream school!!! Ahhh!!!!! I got into my safety school. Meh. If you find yourself in either scenario, congratulations…
How Do You Handle Rejection?
We don’t like to talk about it, but we all think about it. Rejection is a big part of life, but almost seems like an even more integral part of the acting business. It’s never easy and it feels extremely personal.
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