Category Archives: Darin’s Career

MY DAY: Midway through Spring Break

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

I am so grateful for the kind hearts who check on me and for Nicole Melin’s delicious homemade soup deliveries. Seriously, the woman needs to have a bistro in The Oregon District! I keep getting questions, “How are you holding … Continue reading →

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MY DAY: Students journeying through the performing arts

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

This is my busiest time of the year in the studio. The studio is busy with 90% of my 57 private students (four new students will begin this week, too) are preparing for big moments, many of which for my … Continue reading →

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Town Hall Theatre’s INTO THE WOODS, JR

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

Wow! Wow! Wow! I’ve seen many excellent children’s theatre productions over the years at Washington Township’s Town Hall Theate, however, INTO THE WOODS, JR seems to have taken the prize.  Outstanding! Jackie Darnell, one of my Fairmont HS kiddoes, directed … Continue reading →

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MIAGD: September Song

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

MIAGD: Make it a great day Around 1984 I first heard Kurt Weill (composer) and Maxwell Anderson’s (lyricist) beautiful song, “September Song,”  while spending time with my directing mentor, Joshua Logan. Mr. Logan directed the original 1938 Broadway production, KNICKERBOCKER … Continue reading →

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lady America & The Ball State University Singers

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

While growing up in Central Indiana I always attended the spring event, SPECTACULAR, a dynamic, two-hour theme park style concert presented by the internationally known, Ball State University Singers. Several times, I heard the theme song in the medley, “Lady … Continue reading →

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Olivia de Havilland

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

Happy birthday to the legendary actress, Miss Olivia de Havilland who turned 102 years old today. Ms. de Havilland is the last surviving cast member of GONE WITH THE WIND in which she portrayed Melanie Hamilton Wilkes. This lovely woman … Continue reading →

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OF INTEREST: 25 Special Advantages the Theatre Major Has – (and may not even know!)

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

An interesting and important list:  25 Life Skills learned in Theatre By Dr. Louis E. Catron Here’s a list of twenty-five skills, traits, and qualities of personality that are usually well-developed in individuals who complete four years of undergraduate theatre study. … Continue reading →

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