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On Your Feet and Ana Villafañe
I won the lottery for On Your Feet yesterday, the musical based on the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. First of all, I grew up to...
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- Oct 24, 2016
- 3 min
Contributions of Filipinos to American Theater, Part 1: Broadway
October is Filipino American History Month! What better way to highlight the contribution of my people by talking about the industry I...
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- Oct 20, 2016
- 1 min
Language of the Fan
Veering off from my usual subject, I'd like to share this with you. In the late 19th to early 20th century Philippines, the high society...
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- Oct 6, 2016
- 2 min
How to Crash an EPA and Get Seen
I got my first callback from crashing an EPA! Dreams do come true. Hang in there guys! It took me 3 years, but hey, I think I got a...
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- Oct 3, 2016
- 2 min
100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write by Sarah Ruhl
This is a delicious read for anyone who who dedicates their life to the theater. Written by one of my favorite playwrights, Sarah Ruhl...
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- Sep 29, 2016
- 2 min
You and the Audience
A few weeks ago, I experienced an exhilarating moment on stage - playing with the audience. The character I was playing required me to...
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- Sep 23, 2016
- 2 min
How to Tackle Classics
Again, keeping with the theme of the week - Shakespeare! I'm sure there are plenty of techniques for classics, but I would like to share...
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- Sep 22, 2016
- 2 min
On Doing Accents
I had an audition today! Shout out to Leta Tremblay for calling me in. Thank you! Ok. Today was rough for me. I don't know if the...
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- Sep 19, 2016
- 2 min
Angela Bassett
I need this woman more in my life. In need her doing more Shakespeare in my life. I'm just going to leave this juicy clip here. Enjoy! In...
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- Sep 19, 2016
- 2 min
Women of Will by Tina Packer
Women of Will in performance by Tina Packer and Nigel Gore. It seems like it is a Shakespeare week or even month for me. I've been...
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- Sep 17, 2016
- 2 min
You have 3 hours to master 5 sides. Go!
Last week, I was invited to audition for a new play. I submitted myself a day before the audition, so I got the sides pretty late....
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- Aug 10, 2016
- 2 min
BD Wong
Dreamy Captain Shiang in Mulan. That psychiatrist in Law and Oder: SVU. Villainous Hugo Strange in Gotham. Gender-bending Whiterose in...
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- Aug 9, 2016
- 2 min
THE ARTIST WAY WORKBOOK by Julia Cameron
Your welcome. The book I will feature this week is a gift from one artist to another. The inspiration as to why I started this blog in...
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- Aug 8, 2016
- 2 min
This one thing freaks actors out
Taught a voice and movement class today. An observation that stuck out - this one thing freaks young actors out - breathing from their...
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- Jul 31, 2016
- 3 min
THE LUCID BODY: A GUIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL ACTOR by Fay Simpson
In this blog post, I will feature books on acting that I've been reading. What did I like or not like about it. And how I applied what I...
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- Jul 31, 2016
- 2 min
MANISH DAYAL
This blog post is dedicated to featuring actors of color who are just amazing actors. ...because we don't get enough credit ya'll. I was...
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- Jul 22, 2016
- 2 min
On getting rusty...
As an MFA trained actor, I take pride in my ability to perform. However after a two month break, I may be rusty. I went on a long...
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- Jul 13, 2016
- 1 min
Hungry Actress
I'm starting a blog today. Why? Why not. Being an actress leads a lonely life. Especially a starting one with little funds to pay for...
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