I’m spending a lot of time lately thinking about transformation. A theater arts education challenges students to transform their body, voice and stretch their mind. But can an arts education transform the financial future for some students? I recently read an article describing the landscape of the future, where workers […]
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A good actor can get away with being a C student – most of the time… A GREAT actor understands the power of knowledge. Learning opens doors, create possibility and empowers. A GREAT actor loves to learn – about EVERYTHING. This is why I advise students to study – and […]
Treasure Vally YOUTH Theater, Inc. is producing “Annie, Jr.” this spring. Pretty much every youth theater company does “Annie” at some point and for good reason. Youth and families love the rags to riches story. 218 kids auditioned for 55 roles… a record-breaking turn-out in my personal experience. But that’s not […]
So, your young actor has auditioned for a play. They have their heart set on being cast as X part. It’s all they talk about, sing about, dream about… But when the cast list comes out and their name isn’t on it you find your self living with an inconsolable drama queen. You […]
(originally posted April, 2014) I was recently asked to speak at The College of Southern Idaho (my Alma mater, class of 1996) regarding my work in the arts. This opportunity provided a period of reflection as well as some time too research the impact of community-based arts programs. I’ve included […]
Not every young actor yearns for the bright lights of Broadway, but many do. This summer, I travelled to the Big Apple for 30 hours of professional development training with The Broadway Teachers Workshop. 11 workshops with Broadway professionals, 4 Broadway productions, 3 post-production talk backs with the cast, 20 […]