“With the new call to arms for high schools to increase black presence on their stages, I don’t feel it’s a progressive step to have those performers play roles that perpetuate stereotypes or serve only as window dressing. That’s not fulfilling any type of call to action. So there are two popularly produced plays that I feel should be avoided by high schools that truly want to embrace and welcome black students to get more involved in their theatre departments.”
Read More“Last week, theatre director Eric Holsen was notified that his position will be recommended to be cut in next year’s school budget. If the school board agrees with that recommendation, South St. Paul, MN students will be without their theatre director for the first time in a decade. To make matters worse, the recommended alternative doesn’t make fiscal sense and hurts theatre students even more. “
Read More“Thank you all for inspiring me and pointing me in the right direction. Perhaps now I too can do the same for the performers of tomorrow, which makes whatever the outcome, all seem worthwhile.”
Read More“I’m proud that our program is free and inclusive for the students, but we also receive no funds from any other sources. So, I had to get creative and come up with ways to stretch my budget. Here’s what works for me.”
Read MoreGeorgia's "Shuler Awards" will still be held, despite several schools being disqualified because they closed due to the coronavirus before their performances were adjudicated.
Read More“Last week a theatre teacher in Lincoln, NE was officially fired after admitting to using a racial slur in an exchange with a student during a rehearsal.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“A part-time theatre teacher is FL is claiming she was fired from her job after admitting she was gay.”
Read MoreI’ve even made a job out of doing social media marketing, and actually, I love it. From a business point of view, it’s a great way of promoting yourself, but as an individual and for your mental health, I’m not sure I agree. Is social media good for performers?
Read MoreThis community is big but small at the same time. You'll likely encounter a lot of the same people at auditions. Stick around long enough, and you'll end up doing a show together.
Read MorePrior to the dress rehearsal, I had a little moment where I thought I wasn’t good enough: I wasn’t talented enough to be on that stage. It didn’t matter what anyone told me; I was adamant that I didn’t belong in the theatre. But then something changed.
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