Live Accompanist Auditions are Counterproductive Gatekeeping and They Need to End at Community Theatres
“Theatre is already full of social justice hypocrisies. We make cast members sign forms committing to an absolute rejection of inequity-based bullying while simultaneously listing the colors of leather Capezio character shoes the actors will be expected to provide for themselves. Track-based auditions are a no-brainer step in the right direction: a simultaneous concession to modernity, move towards inclusion, and advantage in terms of finances and convenience to struggling community theatres.”
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F*R*I*E*N*D*S: Don't Be Accused of Nepotism!
So your friend has auditioned for your show.
Before casting them in the role that they have written down on the audition form, go through this checklist to make sure you’re not practicing nepotism, which in the workplace, is illegal!
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Put 'Community' Back in Community Theatre
“I say we put the "community" back in community theatre, we welcome the new kids, we help others feel more comfortable at auditions, even if it takes away the focus from yours because the theatre community is why a lot of people fall in love with theatre, to begin with. “
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How Community Theatres Can Maintain a Strong, Healthy Director Pool
“Your directors are responsible for the tenor, vision, and production of their shows but your theatre is ultimately responsible for its directors. Give them every chance and resource to be successful, but don’t be afraid to weed out a director who isn’t up to par.”
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How Can Non-Diverse Community Theatres Become More Diverse - Pt 2
“In the past week, there has been a newfound call to arms for theatres across the globe to make their stages more diverse when they resume operations. However, not every community theatre can do this. Not every community is diverse enough or has the talent pool to produce heavily diverse shows. So what shows can they produce to bring more performers of color to their stages?”
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5 Things Your Community Theatre Can Do to Recover
“For some theatres, this pandemic was too much and permanent closure was the best option. I’m not going to criticize that decision. But others who want a clear plan on how to restart operations, here are some ways you can do that.”
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When Theater Gives You the Comfort You Need
“Community Theater has always been a supportive community for as long as I have been involved. Although that support has always been there, it was taken to a whole new level after sad events in my life.”
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5 Reasons Why Theatre Groups are Just Like Family
“I joined my local theatre group when I was 16 and I made friends for life. I’ve helped them prepare for auditions, celebrated when they’ve got parts and listened to their disappointment if it didn’t work out. But it didn’t stop there.”
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What I’ve Learned as a Student in Community Theatre
“For students, working in community theatre can be incredibly life-changing, adding new fresh experience and enabling them to be more prepared for theatre when they leave high school or college.”
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Casts Should Be Families Not Foes
“I have found if actors feel as though they have a friend in each castmate, it creates an environment where they feel trust and support.”
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Actor Vandalizes Set, Forcing Show to Close...But There's More to the Story
An actor in the cast of “American Psycho” admits that he vandalized the set of the show. However, there is much more to the story.
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To Produce or Not to Produce: Neil LaBute
“Producing Neil LaBute’s work is oppressive to womxn, people of size, people of color, people with disabilities, and many other groups, while simultaneously putting money into the hands of someone known to be problematic and hurtful. Keep your theatre life safe and healthy, and truly consider your choice before producing, or working on, a Neil LaBute piece.”
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