One Week Left To Apply For Ann Reinking Scholarship!
There is ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the inaugural year of the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program hosted by NYC based non profit, Off The Lane. Applications for this year will be open through midnight on June 30, 2021 with the winner being announced at the Empower Artists Fundraiser on November 8th, 2021.
Student Blog: My Heart is Split
'Sometimes I wish I was in a career that kept me in one place, so I could cling to my family and friends forever. That they would be right next door. I'm thankful for FaceTime, and good cell service, for cheap hotels, and fast cars. To miss someone or something is a gift. And though I know I will always be in that place of nostalgia, it brings me joy instead of sadness.'
Ann Reinking Scholarship Applications Open Through June 30
Off The Lane announced today the opening of applications for the Ann Reinking Scholarship Program. Applications for this inaugural year will be open from May 3-June 30, 2021 with the winner being announced at the Empower Artists Fundraiser on November 8th, 2021, two days prior to the late Ann Reinking's birthday.
Student Blog: What To Do When You Lose Your 'Spark'
A lot of times, the magic of being an actor is lost within the stress of trying to be a successful actor. So what can we do to eliminate that mature and dull reality and focus on the vulnerable beauty of what we are pursuing?
Student Blog: My Secret to Surviving: An Actor's Guide
My secret to surviving as an actor. I am always excited to share this with friends, and see if they've come up with the same theory on their own. It always stirs up deep emotions when discussed, and is something that every actor and human being must place importance on. So, what is it?
Student Blog: Learning to Love the Self-Tape Era
'I never dreamt that being an actor meant being on my phone or laptop every single day. But... it does. It doesn't have to be all bad, and let's face it, this is our reality now. I've submitted more self-tapes in the six months than I probably ever will in a such a short span of time. But I've grown immeasurably and learned countless lessons.'
Student Blog: Tricks to Build Your Repertoire
I used to feel that before I considered singing a song, it would need to check every box on my list. But now, I choose material that makes me infinitely happy, and challenges me just the same. I also used to dread trying to find new songs that were a good fit for me, but now it is a mindless activity I do almost every day. And I love it. We are so lucky that our trickiest homework of the week might just be that we need to find that perfect jazz standard for class. Revel in it!
10 Student Blogs to Check Out This Week!
Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater news, and so much more.
The Actors Fund Raises $1.1 Million at Virtual Gala
The evening featured appearances from Broadway luminaries including Medal of Honor recipients Tony Award-winning actor Matthew Broderick and Emmy Award-winning actor and producer Sarah Jessica Parker. The honor was presented to the couple by three-time Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane.