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Monday, April 11, 2016

On the Fringe: An Artist's Guide to Preparing for Fringe Festivals by Taryn Crankshaw

When I graduated from university, my first theatrical adventure outside of school was at a Fringe Festival. I left my campus full of confidence, excitement and an idea of how I thought Fring…

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

The B**** of Seventeen: Spring Awakening, Heathers, and the Role of the Teenager in Modern Musical Theatre by Taryn Crankshaw

Over the past couple of decades, musical theatre has seen a surge of narratives and stories focusing on teenagers. From Hairspray to 13, musical theatre has welcomed and embraced the often m…

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Stageflix: 4 Musical Theatre Documentaries for Every Broadway Enthusiast by Taryn Crankshaw

While pursuing my undergraduate career, I was fortunate enough to have found a program that combined my two greatest passions, theatre and film, into one harmonious degree. I graduated with …

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Dynamic Duo: Co-Writing and How to Achieve Artistic Success with Your Writing Partner (Part 2) by Taryn Crankshaw

In Part 1 of my "Dynamic Duo" series, we covered topics like honesty between co-writers and how to manage obstacles like distance. This week, we'll uncover more tips and tricks related to th…

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Friday, January 15, 2016

#MusicalTube: 4 Must-Watch Behind-The-Scenes Videos of 2015 by Taryn Crankshaw

As we venture into a bright and shiny new year, we bid a fond farewell to a standout year for Broadway and theatre in general. With shows like Fun Home, Hamilton and Deaf West’s reviva…

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Monday, December 28, 2015

Dynamic Duo: Co-Writing and How to Achieve Artistic Success with Your Writing Partner (Part 1) by Taryn Crankshaw

Kander and Ebb, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Webber and Rice. Historically, musical theatre has had its fair share of songwriting duos whose names have audiences lining up around the block to wi…

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Toronto's Theatre Scene: The Hottest Places to Check out Musical Theatre by Taryn Crankshaw

Toronto, Ontario is home to a rich and ever-developing theatre scene. As an artist, I am fortunate to be able to work in a community that not only welcomes Broadway’s culture but also …

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