“While headshots can certainly make a positive impression, their quality is not the be-all and end-all of audition success.”
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“It can be hard sometimes to admit that you need to improve in certain areas. But the more we, as directors, are open to suggestions to better our methods, it will only lead to better productions.”
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“Please please please, if you know you’re sick, do not come to the theatre, especially without a mask.”
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“I will absolutely be going to see ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ when it opens in April and I hope you will too.”
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“It should not have taken backlash or a committee to debate whether to dim Broadway marquee lights for Hinton Battle. It should have been automatic. So what exactly should be the objective criteria for all 41 theatres to dim their lights?”
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“With the search for a new theatre critic at the Washington Post, comes an opportunity to set a new course in theatre criticism. Criticism that embodies fairness, thoughtfulness, and a contemporary perspective in reviews.”
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“A Texas school district is under fire once again, this time over cancelling a planned production of ‘The Laramie Project’ despite the show being approved earlier in the year.”
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“Dear Evan Hansen is set to open at the Manoa Valley Theatre in Honolulu on March 7th. Despite the rights not being available, people associated with the theatre state that they were granted permission to perform the show, because it’s Hawaii.”
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“I was recently alerted that a high school in VA is planning on performing ‘Hamilton’ later this spring. They have announced the cast and even school district leaders are supporting the production. My message to them is to please stop. Don’t do this. Pick another show.”
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“It’s completely okay for actors to turn down roles, and directors need to be mature enough not to punish them for it down the road.”
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“The fact that it has been almost a month since Hinton Battle’s sudden passing, and still not a word from The Broadway League regarding dimming lights in his honor, is not just a disappointment, it's a disservice to his memory.”
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“Recovering from a bad audition for theatre can be challenging, but it's important to remember that everyone has off days and setbacks are a natural part of any performer's journey. Here are some steps you can take to bounce back and move forward after a disappointing audition:”
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