“Jonathan Larson changed the face of musical theater. And he did it with one show. Rent.”
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“What can you do when your mental health is affecting rehearsal time and your performance in the workspace?"
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“Vincent van Gogh’s life might not seem like the kind of material that would lend itself to pop-rock musical theater, but take a listen and you will be surprised.”
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“I am what I am…a community theatre performer and director and proud of it.”
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“Let’s be clear – true method acting does not mean losing yourself in a role to the degree that you are no longer in control of your actions, or that you are physically or emotionally hurting yourself or other people.”
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“There are some people out there who might actually be wondering why those of us who love theatre LOVE Les Misérables. Maybe they think it is overrated, or maybe they’ve never actually seen a production of it and – as a result – cannot possibly understand why we won’t stop talking about this show three decades after it first premiered. For this reason, I’ve decided to make a shortlist that can help make things clearer for those people.”
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“The message that Spring Awakening sends is that whatever you're going through, whoever you are, whoever you love, it's okay. It's all part of growing up. And that message is so crucial to developing teenagers.”
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“Will I have the opportunity to understudy and/or swing on a mainstage production, and will you teach me how to do it?”
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“When you’re at a loss for what your child should do this summer: take a risk and choose a performing arts camp.”
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“I’ve learned that many able-bodied neurotypical people in the community have the perception that inclusion and accessibility are incredible insurmountable feats. They aren’t, at all. If you’re running a community theatre, you have a responsibility to find room at the figurative table for performers that reflect your community. I guarantee that your community is diverse in terms of how their bodies and brains work.”
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“Puffs is a great selection for school and youth theater programs. It has a large and flexible cast size; there's plenty of room for creative technicals; it can be enjoyed by Potter fans and those unfamiliar with the series; it's fun to do, and it has a universal message for all.”
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“I was passed over for a role in favor of another actress, a typical experience I’ve had as a working actor. Only the circumstances of this specific role and show were different; I am a Latina actress, and the role I was passed over for was Mimi Marquez in Rent; the actress I lost out to was white.”
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