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6 Helpful Bullet Journaling Tips for Theatre People<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by\u00a0Ashleigh Gardner<\/p>\n

November 2, 2018<\/p>\n<\/font>

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There\u2019s nothing like having all your plans, dreams, and to-dos spread out in front of you in an organized list, right? RIGHT. If you\u2019re looking for a great way to organize your theatre life, bullet journaling is an amazing tool that encourages list-making, tracking, and dream-doing by writing stuff down. The bullet journal system was created by Ryder Carrol in an effort to increase productivity, and left-brained to right-brained people alike have started using the system to get their butts in gear. It allows you to plan for the future and to take stock of what you\u2019ve got going on <\/span>right now<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bullet journals use a dot grid system so you can draw straight lines to make charts, tables, and shapes that help you keep track of everything you need or want to remember. They also use a nifty task-labeling system that identifies tasks to complete, events, and appointments. (Take a look at the picture below for an example of how to mark these as completed, in-progress, or moved to a later date.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Keep track of your schedule \u2014 rehearsals, performances, classes, etc.<\/h4>\n
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With a bullet journal, you can create and outline your own calendars like the one above. You can start with the whole month with an at-a-glance section, or narrow your calendar down to weeks at a time. (If you prefer to use your phone\u2019s calendar system, go ahead! The great thing about bullet journaling is that it\u2019s unique to every person.)\u00a0Have a rehearsal at 6pm on Wednesday? Write it down! Have an audition at 7pm on Saturday? Write it down! Need to stop by the store for some throat coat tea? Write. It. Down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Track which plays you want to read.<\/h4>\n
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If you\u2019re an avid reader of plays and you want to keep a running list of which ones you still need to devour, make a nifty list. Then fill in the boxes next to each one when you reach <\/span>End of play.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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3. Record which Broadway musical cast recordings you\u2019ve listened to.<\/h4>\n
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Do you go nuts for original cast recordings? Never forget to listen to the next big Broadway show! Make a list of the ones you\u2019ve listened to so far, and then write down the ones you can\u2019t afford to miss. You can even add another column to indicate if you\u2019ve seen a production of it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Keep a gratitude log.<\/h4>\n
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Let\u2019s face it. Not getting cast in a show you\u2019re <\/span>dying <\/span><\/i>to do is a bummer. Combat those blues by recording at least 3 things a day you\u2019re grateful for. It\u2019ll help you focus on the good things you\u2019ve got and the exciting goals you have in your future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Record acting classes and their tuition rates.<\/h4>\n
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If you\u2019re looking for a way to record which performance programs are right for you (<\/span>and <\/span><\/i>how much they\u2019re going to cost in the long run), make a list of the schools and studios you\u2019re interested in applying to\/attending along with their dates, application deadlines, and tuition and fee rates. That way you\u2019ll have a clear idea of your goals and how much they\u2019ll cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Document which monologues and songs you\u2019ve used for which auditions and in what year.<\/h4>\n
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It\u2019s usually not the best idea to use the same monologue for the same theatre or company year after year, so track which monologues and songs you do for <\/span>who <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>when.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n
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Need some advice? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/h3>\n