Tag Archives: theatre

“Mind of a Theatre Kid”

Posted on September 5, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

As seen on Facebook, posted by Theatrefolk. I think there is room for a few more things in here, though, like “Audition angst“,  “Damn, why can’t I get that dance step?“, and “I’ll never survive the humiliation of screwing up … Continue reading →

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LeBlonde Blog – Chapter 8 – Auditions Tanked

Posted on March 13, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

Auditions are over. Sort of. Only 11 kids tried out, even though 20 were on the sign up sheet. Maybe ‘cause some of the 20 didn’t actually put themselves on the list — their friends wrote their names down, hoping … Continue reading →

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LeBlonde Blog – Chapter 7 – Follow the Leader

Posted on March 8, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

Auditions are in 2 days, which means everyone is existing in a swirl of the usual pre-audition emotions: hope, fear, dread, uncertainty, anxiety, excitement, and again hope. Hope that they don’t screw up the audition — that their voices don’t … Continue reading →

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LeBlonde Blog – Chapter 6 – Grandmaster Who???

Posted on March 1, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

Massive sigh of relief – the kick-off meeting was held, auditions are announced for March 9 & 10, and it looks like Legally Blonde will actually happen! Next cause for panic – will enough people try out? The musical has … Continue reading →

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LeBlonde Blog – Chapter 5 – Down With Middle Schoolers

Posted on February 13, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

We are making progress, people. The show has been unofficially officially announced (meaning it’s not a secret and word is getting around). Flyers will go up after school vacation next week, announcing the kick-off meeting on Feb. 27. So those … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway Contest!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

Sign up to follow the Bit Players blog and be entered in a drawing to win all three Bit Players books! One lucky winner will get the entire series for FREE. Simply follow these easy steps to enter the contest: … Continue reading →

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LeBlonde Blog – Chapter 2 – The Perusal

Posted on January 18, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

Perusal or no perusal? The director decided he needed to see a perusal of Legally Blonde: The Musical before committing to the show. Understandable, since he’s never directed the show. But absolute torrrrrture for the kids, who are chomping at … Continue reading →

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LeBlonde Blog – Chapter 1 – Staging “Legally Blonde”

Posted on January 11, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

Bit Players — the books series, this blog, and the Pinterest page — are all about the stage: how we feel when we’re on it, and how we feel when we’re watching a performance. But anyone who’s been involved in … Continue reading →

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Stage Make-Up Favorite on Pinterest

Posted on January 3, 2015 by S.M. Stevens

 Of the 1,000+ stage set, costume and make-up ideas I’ve pinned on Pinterest, this is one of the top 10 for re-pins — so far, 477 people have shared it. So first, a big thank you to Stafka Pavlova on Behance … Continue reading →

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mylittlebookblog Reviews Bit Players 3

Posted on November 11, 2014 by S.M. Stevens

The final review by mylittlebookblog on the Bit Players series is here! Thanks to blogger Lizzy Baldwin for continuing to support the independent authors of the world, and for taking a chance on theatre-focused YA fiction. Here’s what she had … Continue reading →

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