What is Hues Productions, and what do they do? As an intern for HP, I reflect on what I’ve learned over the past three months. What’s the Goal of HP? Hues Productions focuses on “Bringing Broadway to Ireland.” In other words, Rory Hughes, HP’s founder, recognizes that while the country is bursting with stage schools, there are students don’t realize the amount of work it takes to become an actor on a big stage. It’s the goal of Hues Productions to help students understand wha

Practicing the art of acting helps define one’s career, but also gives many other added benefits to successful living. 1. It’s a confidence booster Over 75% of people have a fear of public speaking, according to Phobias Expert Lisa Fritscher. That being the case, people who speak in front of large audiences frequently have a lot of self-assurance. Whether they actually have an abundance of confidence, or they’re just able to fake it really well, that’s a valuable capability i

When you dedicate yourself to the arts, you become more well-rounded. Here’s a list of a few ways theatre kids succeed in everyday life. 1. Communication When you’re constantly practicing lines and working on the emotion behind the words, you become more natural at getting your point across. Theatre students understand where to put emphasis and emotion in their phrasing, and they do it quite successfully, due to all their practice. They are also naturally better at public spe