Arden DicksonJul 1, 20202 min readThe Danger of "Type"My aunt is an author. She repeatedly tells me this same story: Throughout her publishing journey, she was continuously told by agents,...
Arden DicksonJun 27, 20205 min readLessons from IsolationA few days ago, I completely re-wrote my college essay. It was a writing experience unlike any other: I plopped down on my bed, whipped...
Arden DicksonMay 27, 20207 min readBFA Audition Insight (Part 2)This week has been a lot of internet surfing, research, and prep for the ever-ensuing college audition process. A personal struggle of...
Arden DicksonMay 21, 202011 min readBFA Audition Insight (part 1)As a performer I guarantee you've heard this acronym: BFA. A BFA is, by definition, "the standard undergraduate degree for students in...
Arden DicksonMay 11, 20205 min readPicking Repertoire Hi there! I assume you can all relate when I say that quarantine has taken a toll on my motivation (I know that was my last post, the...
Arden DicksonApr 1, 20202 min readFinding MotivationHey all! I'm sure you can infer by the title that writers' block has hit me hard these past couple weeks. The state of the world has...
Arden DicksonFeb 8, 20206 min readPros of being an InstrumentalistAbout two years ago, I asked my dad if I could take out his mother's guitar. He's actually a bassist and guitarist, so I was lucky to...
Arden DicksonJan 26, 20202 min readYoga + Music?Hey all! I apologize for being off my game these past couple weeks- I attended the Missouri State Thespian Conference and culminated a...
Arden DicksonJan 6, 20203 min readOn RejectionTo counter my slightly stress-inducing title, I'll open with an anecdote. I once was at an audition. It was a new company I hadn't...
Arden DicksonDec 26, 20192 min readWhy Character Analysis is ImportantOnce, I was at an audition and the director asked me a question I had never thought much about. "In what order are you an Actor, Singer,...
Arden DicksonDec 17, 20193 min readDealing with IllnessI'll start with a scenario you probably know all too well. You've had a long night. Whether you were out with friends, performing,...