by Judith | Nov 30, 2007 | Dance, Film, Media, Theater, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts
It would be presumptuous of me to proffer my opinion on this much debated subject. Art is such a subjective state of acceptance. I have often thought about that when I have heard the clichéd statement, “One man’s garbage is another’s treasure.”...
by Judith | Nov 29, 2007 | College, Musical Theater, Theater, Uncategorized, US Performing Arts
Today I sent out an e-mail to all our US Performing Arts theater, dance and musical theater students who are currently working with their parents and counselors deciding where to apply for college in the fall of 2008. I planned to send a letter to tell them about UCLA...
by Judith | Nov 13, 2007 | Dance, Theater, Uncategorized
Giving a performance. It has a nice ring to it. You hear it all the time, “I can’t make it Friday. I’m giving a performance.” My husband really learned the meaning of the phrase shortly after we were married. He’s a non-performer and...
by Judith | Nov 8, 2007 | Broadway, Musical Theater, Theater, Uncategorized
You often hear me refer to the Tony Awards in association with our faculty at US Performing Arts. So many of our teachers have been honored for their performances by either participating in a production which has been nominated or has received a Tony, or have been...
by Judith | Nov 6, 2007 | Shows, Theater, Uncategorized
Street performing is as old as civilization. Stories were passed down in early tribal fashion from one generation to another through musical and spoken word performances in the out-of-doors to gathered audiences. Today we similarly gather at street festivals, outdoor...
by Judith | Nov 1, 2007 | Musical Theater, NYC, Theater, Uncategorized
I haven’t been to Radio City Music Hall since it completed its seven month $7,000,000 refurbishment in 1999. When I was given the opportunity last Saturday to take a VIP tour I quickly opted in. I highly recommend that you take the tour the next time...
