Monthly Archives: November 2007

What is Art?

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Judith

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 … Continue reading →

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An Important Reminder

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Judith

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 … Continue reading →

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Productions to See…

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Judith

What makes our faculty so very special? Besides the fact that they are excruciatingly passionate about their craft and can communicate it so well, they are working at their trade. Here are a few who are currently working and whose … Continue reading →

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The Soul of Humanity

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Judith

I spent more time reading the newspaper this morning than I normally have time to do. By that I mean I actually read, not just skimmed, the numerous articles chronicling the violence in our society, domestically and internationally. A Saturday … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving. A Time for Tradition!

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Judith

Holidays are steeped in tradition and ritual no matter what anyone would try to tell us. Sometimes the tradition and ritual stems from the nature of the holiday itself and sometimes it is borne from past experience. Even when we … Continue reading →

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The Arts & SAT Scores – What’s the Connection?

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Judith

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 … Continue reading →

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Where Are All The Boys?

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Judith

I love the song in A Chorus Line where Mike sings: I’m watchin’ Sis go pitterpat. Said, “I can do that, I can do that.” Knew ev’ry step right off the bat. Said,”I can do that, I can do that.” … Continue reading →

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New TeeVee

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Judith

I just returned from a really illuminating conference. New TeeVee Live. This isn’t something that’s “coming soon.” It’s here and you’re probably watching it. In fact, you’re probably producing it. The conference was attended by a still small group of … Continue reading →

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The Season for Giving

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Judith

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 … Continue reading →

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Disappointment…

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Judith

I have thought a lot about commenting on the dispute between The League of American Theaters and Producers and IATSE which has led to the strike affecting the Broadway theater. I don’t feel it is my place to publicly discuss … Continue reading →

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