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We can’t wait to get you inside the room where it happened, back to moments worth remembering, and include you in the celebration of our students’ journeys.
INSIDE OYES BLOG:
This Moment.
Director’s Commentary: stories from behind the curtain.
The choices, discoveries, and creative moments our directors still think about.
From OYES to what's next!
Alumni Journeys: Catch up with OYES alumni and discover where life has taken them—onstage and off.
This Explains It.
“My Side of the Story” features quick insights into moments captured in rehearsal — written by the students themselves!
INSIDE OYES | 6 Week Series
Oct 21 - Nov 25
10/14 - DREAMS AND BUTTERED TOAST.
“As we grow into adulthood, there is something powerful about having a piece of yourself anchored to who you were when you were young.”
10/21 – The Confidence to Be “Too Much”
Alumna blog by Micaela Ellis
From youth theater to published author and public speaker, Micaela Ellis shares how the freedom to experiment onstage helped her find her voice.
“One might think that someone with autism, who struggles to communicate and socialize, might flounder in the performing arts scene. However…”
10/28 — We Kept It a Secret... but Didn't Expect This!
Inside This Moment: Directors Commentary by Chiya Newman
What Happens When You Keep a Secret From Your Cast? Chiya’s Alice By Heart story about how keeping a secret from the cast until the final moment turned out to be unforgettable.
11/4 — Sometimes the Best Moments Are Never Planned
Inside This Moment: Directors Commentary by Emma-Rose Allen
That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen. Emma Rose tells her story about the unexpected choreography discovery in Alice By Heart.
11/4 – “My Side of the Story”
This Explains It Student blog by Willow Koren
Willow tells us the behind the scenes scoop about featured photo.
11/11 – Please Show Up as Your Most Bizarre Self
Alumna Update by Clio Calvin
It all started with a mustache. What Captain Hook taught OYES alum Clio Calvin about finding her voice—and why she's still wearing those boots.
11/18 – Student Blog
11/25 – Special Guest Blog
Because sometimes a photograph definitely needs an explanation.
More is coming. Come back and peek behind the curtain!
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