Monthly Archives: December 2007

To a Bright and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Judith

There is a certain excitement that comes with the New Year that I guess is brought about by the anticipation of the new. It probably is the belief we hold of the opportunity to start over, start new, make changes. … Continue reading →

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War of the Worlds to “God Bless Us Everyone”

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Judith

I have a secret. I am addicted to my XM satellite radio! Two years ago when I got a new car it came with a three month free trial and by the time the three months were up I was … Continue reading →

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SEASON’S GREETINGS

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Judith

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL… WISHING YOU A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH PEACE AND HAPPINESS.

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Performing Arts Store

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Judith

For the past several years we have had phone calls, e-mails and verbal requests for USPA logo wear. Our practice, as a benefit of coming to our workshops, has been to give a USPA branded t-shirt and water bottle to … Continue reading →

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Evergreens…and good friends.

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Judith

In show business the phrase “evergreen” is used to mean a production with great audience appeal that can be brought out year after year. Some become an “evergreen” by accident and some are produced to hopefully fulfill that achievement. One … Continue reading →

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The Ensemble

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Judith

Last week as I was sitting in an airport waiting for my plane I had some time to read e-mail that I had set aside as “not a priority” when they first came in. One was a NY Times review … Continue reading →

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What Makes it Good?

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Judith

There are lots of movies made each year. The last study I saw showed that in the almost two decades since 1990, on an average, more than 4,500 films are made each year. That’s a lot of movies. That figure … Continue reading →

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Partnerships

Posted on December 9, 2007 by Judith

We are proud to announce our partnership with the Atlantic Theater Company. This summer program will allow students to explore the option of entering a professional conservatory training program along with more traditional BA and BFA college and university programs. … Continue reading →

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Why Improv…

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Judith

What is the value in improvisational techniques for actors? Isn’t it just a lot of “fun and games?” Sure it is, but it’s also a lot of hard work resulting in not only important acting technique but also transferable life … Continue reading →

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