by Judith | Nov 20, 2007 | College, Summer Programs, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts
What would you say if I told you that students in the arts consistently out score their non-arts peers on the SATs? Would that eyebrow you’re raising go even higher if I told you that in the last study shown (2005) students in the arts scored 56 points higher on...
by Judith | Oct 29, 2007 | Summer Programs, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts
I missed the Friday post of my Blog. I was having computer issues with the internet access in my New York City hotel room. Instead of being relieved about leaving the computer keyboard for things “more fun,” I found that I felt both guilty and sad. Guilty...
by Judith | Oct 24, 2007 | NYC, Summer Programs, Uncategorized
The past few weeks have been very busy putting the final touches on our 2008 season. And, like yesterday’s blog said, it’s been necessary to really be in the moment as we make decisions on website design, marketing campaigns, catalog image, and the...
by Judith | Oct 23, 2007 | Summer Programs, Uncategorized
The alarm didn’t go off this morning. Not that I needed it to. My internal clock went off as usual at 5:30 a.m. There was a touch of annoyance at my husband for not setting the alarm as I laid in bed assembling my agenda for the day. As the “to do”...
by Judith | Oct 19, 2007 | Summer Programs, Theater, Uncategorized
Where do the scenic, lighting, sound and costume designers come from? How does someone decide to be a director or a producer, or a casting agent? What about a stunt person? How does one decide to become a fight choreographer? How about someone who specializes in...
by Judith | Oct 11, 2007 | Musical Theater, Summer Programs, Theater, Uncategorized
There is never “just another day” at USPA. No matter how busy we get we’re interested in each others’ achievements, as well as those of our campers. Lucie is my assistant this year. I say this year because as much as I don’t want it to...