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As co-owner of a performing arts studio, Slightly off Broadway, part of my job involves writing plays and musicals for drama classes. I love directing the productions and watching my words on the page come to life. I've also been privileged to sell some of

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How to improve your singing voice for karaoke: 9 of 29

Karaoke used to conjure up images of bar room patrons, slightly tipsy, massacring popular songs in the spirit of having fun. But not anymore. Karaoke contests have become big business and some would say that singing karaoke is excellent training for those interested in auditioning for shows like American Idol. Karaoke singer...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write an excellent first chapter for your novel: 8 of 19

How to write an excellent first chapter for your novel Nothing is more important than the opening chapter of any novel. As a writer, you have to hook your potential reader, often within the first couple of paragraphs. If you do not have a strong opening and an enticing first chapter, chances are you won&rsq...
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama How to direct a musical: 2 of 4

So you want to direct a musical! Or perhaps, as might be more likely the case, you have been asked to direct a musical and have no idea where to begin. Although many would disagree, I think having been part of musicals all my life made the segue to director much smoother because I had experienced the wonder of this live, sin...
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Assessing Hilary Duff: 1 of 2

With today's celeb scene featuring the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and many others whose behavior is beyond questionable, Hilary Duff provides a role model that proves there's more substance to this rising young star than the majority of her contemporaries. Her new music, along with her latest look, transcends Hilar...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Gilmore Girls: 11 of 11

Farewell Gilmore Girls and Stars Hollow As of May 15, 2007, television bids farewell to yet another landmark series, "The Gilmore Girls". Fans everywhere will mourn the loss of the trendy banter, especially between Lorelei and daughter Rory, as well as the quirky characters that made up the fictional Connecticut town, Stars ...