This isn't my home... but I wish it was! There hasn't been a lot going on around these parts right now (other than it getting REALLY cold today... ugh, winter!) but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I've been thinking a lot about simplifying and scaling back. Life has a way of speeding up too much …
Wednesday Words of Wisdom – Alan Rickman
"Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world." - Alan Rickman, actor (Harry Potter series, Love Actually, Sweeney Todd)
5 Notes Concerning Notes
At the end of rehearsals, artistic team members (directors, musical directors, choreographers, etc.) will often give notes, which are messages to the cast and crew to change or improve a specific aspect of their performance or job. The artistic team will use notes to refine and polish the appearance of the show. It's often one of the …
Advice for Theatre Newbies: Doing the Work
I sent out a message on Facebook recently asking my theatre friends, "If you could give some advice to a total theatre newbie, what advice would you give?" And boy, oh boy, did I get a ton of responses! Turns out theatre people have lots of opinions! In fact, I got so many suggestions, that I …
Sunday Evening Dance Party – My Musical History
I took a trip down memory lane to make this playlist! This list features a number of songs either from a musical I've worked on/been in, or used in a show. It's kind of an, well, eclectic mix, but it's a lot of fun! Enjoy! 1 - March of the Toy Soldiers from The Nutcracker …
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Kerry Hishon 