Running Daze: Run for Ovarian Cancer 2015, and a Booktastic FUNdraiser!

Running Daze: Run for Ovarian Cancer 2015, and a Booktastic FUNdraiser!

It’s that time again! I'm going to be participating in the Run for Ovarian Cancer again on May 10! This will be the third year in a row that I've participated (read about the (freezing) 2013 run here and the (sweaty) 2014 run here!) and I’m excited to be raising money again for an amazing cause. Last …

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Fun & Games: The Theatre Tag

Fun & Games: The Theatre Tag

Sometimes when you're strapped for inspiration (and you're blogging late at night), it's fun to complete a tag questionnaire! This one comes via Theatre Girl. I did another one back in November about musical theatre. Completing a tag questionnaire could be a "great getting to know you" game with a new cast! Or, you could answer …

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Wednesday Words of Wisdom - Jon Bon Jovi

Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Jon Bon Jovi

"Miracles happen every day; Change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you." - Jon Bon Jovi, singer-songwriter, record producer, philanthropist & actor

Director's Diary: Rehearsals You Need To Include In Your Schedule (That You May Not Have Thought Of)

Director’s Diary: Rehearsals You Need To Include In Your Schedule (That You May Not Have Thought Of)

I've written quite a few posts about rehearsal schedules (including rehearsing in "layers," dealing with conflicts, and running your rehearsal effectively). It's so important to plan ahead before your rehearsals start, so you can use your time effectively and set yourself and your team up to create the most successful show possible! When you are making your rehearsal schedule, …

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Director's Diary: Rehearsing in "Layers"

Director’s Diary: Rehearsing in “Layers”

We're approaching crunch time in Nancy Drew rehearsals: only two more rehearsals until March Break, then a week off (eek!) and then two final rehearsals before tech and dress. Now is the time to be doing full runs of the show and working with props, costumes and furniture. That being said, it's not always good …

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