Ita??s that time of year again. Upperclassmen are gearing up to audition for productions or new groups, apply for clubs, and decide who should join their groups.

For quite some time now, there has been talk of a big screen adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen, and in the last several weeks many details have come out about the film and who we can expect to see bring the nervous teenager and his friends from the stage to the screen.

As the calendar turns from August to September, with the hazy summer days transitioning to crisp fall mornings, another semester begins. Except, such is the case for everyone right now, life at the university I have returned to looks incredibly different.

I asked two simple, yet broad questions to a handful of different Xavier University Theatre majors. The questions are as follows: What is something you want to see more of in theatre? What is something you want to see less of in theatre?

Like many fellow theatre people, and just, well,a?? people, I have anxiety. Certain situations, or even nothing at all, can cause me to have panic attacks and suddenly assume the worst. When I get like this, one of the few things that can mellow me out is music.

When I got my first zoom audition notification the first thing I did was cry, and jump around, and then cry some more. Truly I was overwhelmed that I was allowed to use my skills in any capacity for other people instead of my bathroom mirror. But then the question came, what do I do now? 

I have been at SUNY New Paltz for about two weeks now. I am currently staying on campus, and I will admit I am nervous about everything. How can you not be? COVID-19 is still a huge problem, and people are still not taking it seriously.

Going to school for theater can be a big adjustment from a typical high school education.  Add in the fact that people are now taking theater classes virtually, it can be a lot to handle.

When I first saw the trailer for the new Mulan movie, I cried, because her story was so important to me as a child, and even now. When I watched the new movie, I did cry. I cried a lot. But they werena??t happy tears. They were tears of disappointment and anger. 

During these trying times of COVID-19, many people, including myself, have found comfort and solace in television.

What can I say, this year has been one crazy ride, but Ia??m happy to say Ia??m back on campus!

Whether it is your first day of freshman year or your first day of senior year, college is going to look different this semester.

The new age of auditions is self tapes which can be a very positive change to the auditioning experience. This allows you to really fine tune and perfect the material you're working with in an audition space.

I have already experienced the zoom audition, callbacks and casting process first hand. Ia??m going to share my experience, the different processes I faced and share some helpful tips so that you can nail your zoom audition! 

Freshman year of college is challenging for multiple reasons, but I believe it truly comes down to finding your own groove, your own schedule, and your own self.

Have you ever thought about the fact that there are musicals being produced in Brazil? Both Broadway adaptations and original work? Thanks to these shows, many are being exposed to the art form we love so much, myself included! 

Ten hours. Three teams. One line and one prop. All-Day Theatre Fest tested my  creative will-power, my imagination, and in the age of COVID-19, my laptopa??s battery life.

Welcome to college! Ita??s probably been a few weeks since youa??ve started by now. My name is  Maggie, and Ia??m here to be your dramatic arts big sister.

Ia??ve been thinking, a?oewhat Hogwarts Houses would our favorite Broadway characters be placed in?a??

Theatre is engrained so deeply in my life that it is hard to pinpoint my first real experience with the arts. Music runs in my family, so I guess I was bound to form an attachment.

I started my first week of online classes last Monday, and holy molya??I never want to log into a zoom call AGAIN.

The Freshman Musical: one of Northwestern's most epic traditions (aka the one time of freshman year when first year students can finally step out from their menial assistant roles and finally have a shot at running the show themselves).

Calling all theatre-loving college kids! We're looking for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to share their knowledge with Freshman with recommendations and school tips in blogs for BroadwayWorld. Find out more about how you can blog for us below!

This might be the most negative article that I have written, but ita??s because I have strong thoughts on how media can affect child development. 

With the start of the new school year comes a new generation of passionate high school seniors getting ready to audition for the top BFA Musical Theatre programs across the country.