The Theatre Student

In this week’s episode, special guest lighting designer, music producer, and improv extraordinaire: Dan McGee joins Emmie in discussing Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. They’ll also talk about finding your path(s) artistically and the importance of exploration in your art and education!

Special guest Hunter Johnson joins Emmie to discuss his experience with the intertwining paths of improv and theatre. They discuss how improv has helped build confidence, shape characters, and meet people outside of their theatre departments! The weekly reading is Proof by David Auburn!

Special guest Hailey Turner, stage manager extraordinaire, talks to us about audition etiquette, rehearsal reports, no finding your passions in theatre! The reading of the week is the door play, Noises Off!

Sam McGlone, dancer and actress, joins Emmie this week to discuss how to stay healthy during busy audition times, their own experiences with body image issues in the theatre, and how to be sensitive around people who are struggling with these issues. Reading of the week is August Osage County!

Actor/singer Jackson Barnes talks about how to immerse yourself in theatre even if you weren’t cast! The reading of the week is The Laramie Project!

Special guest Shayne Maggard bears with my poor WiFi connection in quarantine to talk about Showmances and the reading of the week: Sweat!

Special guest Henry Heydinger joins Emmie in discussing the play of the week: The Laramie Project, as well as how to be respectful in a rehearsal.

How to prep for a high school audition, and a discussion of A Raisin in the Sun!