“Sunday in the Park With George” defined what we now think of as off-Broadway and made stars out of its largely unknown director, cast, and producers.”
Read More“From an initial glance, it may be hard to truly distinguish one college program from another. So it’s essential to look for warning signs that one program might not be the best place for you. With that in mind, here are some “red flags” to consider when looking at college theatre programs.”
Read More“Descendants” should be a household name for any families that want to get their kids into musical theatre.
Read More“Understanding why sexual predators may target theatre settings is crucial in preventing abuse and ensuring a safe space for all participants. Here are some key factors that contribute to the vulnerability of theatre environments to grooming and exploitation by predators.”
Read More“Early on, I decided to set clear rules and boundaries that were available to all campers and my full-time theatre students during the school year. This paid off hugely in helping me when the time came to deal with disruptive behavior.”
Read More“The sound team is just one of the many departments that are involved in staging a show. They do more than just play the sound cues, adjust the mixing of the system in the soundboard, and make your lavalier (or lapel) mics as inconspicuous as possible. Here are 6 ways to help them do their jobs.”
Read More“Take the time to invest in your designers, encourage them throughout the process, and support them the same way you would actors or directors.”
Read More“I can assure you that no matter what I hear when I listen to someone audition, I will never subject my prospective cast to what I was subjected to. I use what talents I have to lift them up, to get them into character when rehearsals begin, to make sure the stage is set from the wings when opening night comes.”
Read More“The value that the theatrical arts bring to the community directly impacts the economy, society, the health and well-being of millions, advocacy for dozens of groups, and the creativity and inspiration fueled by thousands of artists. Governor DeSantis is saying with his veto that the value isn’t there.”
Read More“A local actor and former finance manager for a Pennsylvania community theatre has been charged with embezzling over $2,000 from the nonprofit organization.”
Read More“While good old-fashioned word-of-mouth is a reliable way to get a steady stream of talent, there are some actions you can take–some without a lot of work–to make your program more attractive or more inviting to new talent. “
Read More“In a surprising turn of events, Tony-nominated actor Andrew Rannells has withdrawn from the highly anticipated musical "Tammy Faye" due to unresolved contract issues. The announcement was made by Rannells himself while talking to a reporter from CBS on the Tonys red carpet.”
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