A deep-down, true-blue, genuinely felt, preferably pleasurable adventure!

I recently had the privilege this spring of traveling to the Orkney islands - off of the northernmost tip of Scotland - and studying Advanced Voice and Text and Introductory Shakespeare with Kristin Linklater, master voice teacher and all-around fierce and wonderful woman. 

My classmates and I spent two weeks exploring the physical and emotional capacities of our voices, as well as delving deep into Shakespeare's endlessly rich and captivating text. (And all of this with the backdrop of a gorgeous Scottish isle, where the wind raged and the sheep outnumbered the people by an extraordinary margin.)

I'll not soon forget the experiences I had there and the people I met, and I so look forward to going back someday. xo

The group for the first week, Advanced Voice and Text. Featuring Paula Langdon, Designated Linklater Teacher extraordinaire, who served as a TA for the week.

A merry band of Shakespeare lovers from the second week of study, featuring, from left to right: Romeo, Viola, Edmund, Henry V, King Lear, Desdemona, Emilia, Juliet, Lady Macbeth, and Hotspur.

"It is a truth universally acknowledged..."

...that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

Hello, it's Madeline again! This fall, I recently started my last semester at Emerson College, finishing up undergraduate degree. As my farewell to Emerson, I'm over the moon to have been cast as Mrs. Bennet (Oh, my nerves!) in Emerson Stage's upcoming production of Jon Jory's TYA adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

The show runs from December 1st-9th, 2017, and will have performances open to the public as well as performances where school groups are brought in for some Regency silliness. 

It'll be a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of empire waists, and I can't wait to start rehearsals! xo

And the Neverland sails away...

What a joy and a privilege!

My directorial debut, Mercutio Troupe's Peter and the Starcatcher, finished its run this past April. I couldn't be prouder of the incredible team that brought their hearts and souls to the production, it was really a dream come true to do a thing like that with each and every one of them!

Above you can see our gorgeous production photos taken by the amazing Jenni Chapman. 

Thank you, Starcatcher! Until next time, TTFN!

Let's see this one through!

Hello again!

This past semester, it was a joy capping off my junior year at Emerson College by hosting The 36th Annual EVVY Awards. The EVVYs are the largest multi-camera student-run awards show in the country, and preparation for the entire show incorporates the work of hundreds of Emerson students over the course of over a year. 

It was such fun, and I'm so proud of the work that all of my peers put into this show.

The show was shot, edited, and broadcast live, you can watch the recorded broadcast here.

To get just a taste, here is the opening number!

Until next time!

xo

Catching Some Stars! Coming This Spring.

Hello, it's me, Madeline!

I'm so excited to announce that this spring I'll be making my directorial debut, thanks to the support of my beloved Mercutio Troupe here at Emerson College. 

With the most incredible team behind me, I'll be directing Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice. The play has been a favorite of mine since I first saw it four years ago - it changed the way I wanted to tell stories and I've carried it with me ever since. 

I can't wait to start working on this beautiful piece, just thinking about it I'm already flying high!

xo