Theatre Performance

A Mother's Journey Back to the Stage

How I Landed My First Paid Musical Directing Job: A Mother’s Journey Back to the Theatre World

This is the first post in a series documenting how I directed my first musical: Fiddler on the Roof. In seventh grade when I performed in the ensemble of Fiddler on the Roof, I was bitten by the theatre bug. It’s not quite as serious as it sounds . . . especially if you’re fortunate …

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Theatrical Masks

Things You Didn’t Know About the Comedy and Tragedy Theatre Masks

T wo masks. Comedy and tragedy, happy and sad. The iconic theatre masks have become a universal symbol of the theatrical arts–heck, there’s even a theatre mask emoji! But what is the meaning of these masks? Were their faces always eternally scrunched into the juxtaposed emotions of happy and sad? Did theatrical masks have a …

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14 Musical Theatre Costumes I Would LOVE to Wear_ Gown Edition

12 Musical Theatre Costumes I Would LOVE to Wear: Gown Edition

I love costumes. Finally getting to wear the costume that a crew of incredible theatre mom/seamstress-extraordinaires lovingly crafted is one of my favorite parts about performing. I’ve gotten the opportunity to perform in some beautiful and ingenious musical theatre dresses: Just for fun, I decided to share a little over a dozen of my favorite …

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Best Practices for an Outstanding Opening Night

Best Practices for an Outstanding Opening Night

O pening night for every show is filled with nerves and excitement! There’s a sold-out crowd, you’re exhausted from a busy tech week, and all the blood, sweat, and tears throughout the rehearsal process are culminating in the first public performance of this company’s performance of a musical! So exciting!! I love that opening night …

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