We want to clarify some facts about working backstage in the theatre. While the performers are in the spotlight, the backstage crew guarantees they shine. Backstage workers ensure all the moving pieces and parts come together for seamless shows. Still, the work...
Although you may be eating, sleeping, and dreaming about your chosen audition piece before your next musical theatre audition, don't panic. This opportunity to showcase all your singing, dancing, and acting skills is what you've been working so hard towards, so make...
School is out, but that doesn’t mean your child has to spend the summer bored or glued to a device. Not with all the summer camp options at Expression City, that is. Here they’ll be able to stay active, meet new friends (or hang with their besties if they all sign...
There are more options for kids’ classes in Brentwood, Tennessee, than you can count. But which courses are best for your child? Like the ones we offer at Expression City, performing arts classes provide many benefits for kids from preschool age to teens. Here’s why...
When you think about performing arts classes, most people picture tweens or high schoolers aspiring to the stage or screen. But these classes have tremendous benefits for children as young as preschool age, too. Children learn best when using all of their senses which...
Rumor has it that John Legend eats half a rotisserie chicken before a musical performance. Beyonce spends an hour in a massage chair, Members of Mumford & Sons burn Palo Santo wood to clear bad energy, and Lorde takes a nap with her lucky blanket. While we’re sure...
What comes to mind when you think of the circus? For most, it’s the fun and the spectacle. Those things are certainly true, but the circus has evolved into so much more solidifying its place as a performance art form. Learning the circus arts has become increasingly...
When most people think about careers in the performing arts, they imagine selling out arena concerts, being on a Broadway stage, or nailing that Oscar-worthy role. That’s why you might see your child’s interest in performing arts as a great hobby, but likely nothing...
You’ve gotten your first acting audition! You’re excited, nervous, and have no idea what to expect. We get it! And also, know that while the audition process can be daunting, success can lead to your first role and then another and another until the next thing you...
With Traditional Schools Focusing Less and Less on Performing Arts Education, Expression City Provides a Home for the Creatively Inclined You’d be hard pressed to find a parent who doesn’t groan upon hearing the words, “Common Core” referenced in their child’s school....
