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The Vine: June 22, 2000
June 22, 2000 – 11:06 AM | No Comment

I just finished taking a course in creative writing at Stanford.Everybody wore black and looked moody.I wore a Hawaiian shirt and shorts – and I was happy.I’ve now signed up for a “fundamentals of acting” …

The Vine: June 17, 2000
June 17, 2000 – 10:54 AM | No Comment

And now, a member of the theater community comments on a previous letter…

As a theatrical director and producer, let me just pass on to you that the girl in [yesterday’s] Vine shouldn’t put herself in …

The Vine: June 15, 2000
June 15, 2000 – 10:53 AM | No Comment

Sars –
I got into a good graduate school for drama, but I’m financially confused.I don’t have any undergraduate loans because my parents were kind enough to fork over the tuition, so I was shocked to …

The Vine: June 14, 2000
June 14, 2000 – 10:52 AM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I just read your advice to Laurel in Cleveland. I can shed some light on this, being from there as well, and knowing where she’s coming from and moving to. (Also, since I’ve been …

The Vine: June 9, 2000
June 9, 2000 – 10:47 AM | No Comment

Help!I live in Cleveland, Ohio and I’m trying to move to NYC. I work in fundraising development and just received word about a great job at a prominent theater. I know the cost of living …

The Vine: May 9, 2000
May 9, 2000 – 9:54 AM | No Comment

Hi Sars,I have a huge dilemma, so I hope you have some advice. I have a great job with huge growth potential. I enjoy my work and I make great income to support my daughter …

The Vine: May 8, 2000
May 8, 2000 – 9:52 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars,I enjoy your advice, and wondered if you have any for me.
I split with my husband around Christmas last year and have been seeing a really nice guy who works at the same company …

The Vine: May 3, 2000
May 3, 2000 – 9:47 AM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,So I finally overcame my intimidation of The Big City, marched my ass into NY and got a career-oriented job that I love. Mere weeks after I was hired, my beloved spouse received a …