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Spotlight - Telling the Stories That Deserve to Be Heard
What Happens When Theatre Leaders Are at the Center of Scandal
Sep 12, 2025
What Happens When Theatre Leaders Are at the Center of Scandal
Sep 12, 2025

‘When the founders of a theatre company are the ones accused of abuse, the fallout isn’t just legal—it’s personal, communal, and devastating.”

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Sep 12, 2025
Can Community Theatre Still Unite Us?
Sep 11, 2025
Can Community Theatre Still Unite Us?
Sep 11, 2025

In a divided world, can community theatre still bring us together? I believe it can and must.

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Sep 11, 2025
The Cost of Trust: Community Theatres and the Risk of Embezzlement
Sep 10, 2025
The Cost of Trust: Community Theatres and the Risk of Embezzlement
Sep 10, 2025

From Florida to Wyoming, community theatres have been rocked by embezzlement scandals. It’s time for boards everywhere to rethink how they guard their funds.

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Sep 10, 2025
Why  the“Cabaret” Lawsuit Should Worry Every Broadway Investor
Sep 8, 2025
Why the“Cabaret” Lawsuit Should Worry Every Broadway Investor
Sep 8, 2025

Cabaret invited audiences into the Kit Kat Club with the promise that “life is beautiful.” According to a new lawsuit, for one investor, life has been anything but.

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Sep 8, 2025
The Debate Over Singing at “Hamilton” Screenings
Sep 7, 2025
The Debate Over Singing at “Hamilton” Screenings
Sep 7, 2025

This weekend’s Hamilton screenings turned into a battle between sing-along joy and cinema silence. Whose voice really belongs in the room where it happens?

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Sep 7, 2025
CT’s Square Foot Theatre Faces Abuse Allegations: How Did This Happen?
Sep 5, 2025
CT’s Square Foot Theatre Faces Abuse Allegations: How Did This Happen?
Sep 5, 2025

Square Foot Theatre is facing a lawsuit alleging years of grooming and abuse by its founders. The bigger question: how did this happen, who looked away, and why was nothing done? Silence cannot be the answer.

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Sep 5, 2025

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News - From Broadway to Your Community Theatre
Theatre Professor Fired Over Social Media Post About Charlie Kirk Shooting
Sep 13, 2025
Theatre Professor Fired Over Social Media Post About Charlie Kirk Shooting
Sep 13, 2025

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, scrutiny around online commentary has only intensified. Emotions are raw, reactions are magnified, and institutions are especially watchful of how their faculty and staff engage in public discourse.

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Sep 13, 2025
Broadway Licensing Deal With Concord Sparks Legal Battle
Sep 12, 2025
Broadway Licensing Deal With Concord Sparks Legal Battle
Sep 12, 2025

Broadway Licensing Group’s sale to Concord looked like a success story. Now it’s at the center of a lawsuit claiming insiders enriched themselves while others were left behind.

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Sep 12, 2025
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse by Co-Founders of Connecticut Community Theatre
Sep 3, 2025
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse by Co-Founders of Connecticut Community Theatre
Sep 3, 2025

A lawsuit accuses the co-founders of a Connecticut community theatre of grooming and sexually abusing a former performer who began participating with the group at just 9 years old.

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Sep 3, 2025
Broadway Producer of “The Outsiders” Sentenced for Fraud
Aug 29, 2025
Broadway Producer of “The Outsiders” Sentenced for Fraud
Aug 29, 2025

A Broadway producer has been sentenced after stealing COVID small business grants through falsified records.

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Aug 29, 2025
Former State Theatre Director Faces Federal Wire Fraud Charges
Aug 28, 2025
Former State Theatre Director Faces Federal Wire Fraud Charges
Aug 28, 2025

Former Bay City State Theatre director Mike Bacigalupo has been charged with federal wire fraud, accused of defrauding multiple organizations between 2020 and 2023.

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Aug 28, 2025
Theatre Director Resigns After Predator Catch Video
Aug 19, 2025
Theatre Director Resigns After Predator Catch Video
Aug 19, 2025

San Francisco’s Boxcar Theatre announced the resignation of executive director Nick Olivero after online allegations tied him to a predator sting operation.

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Aug 19, 2025

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Broadway - For All Things 42nd St
“Dreamgirls” Returns, But Can Broadway Finally Get Casting Searches Right?
Sep 15, 2025
“Dreamgirls” Returns, But Can Broadway Finally Get Casting Searches Right?
Sep 15, 2025

Dreamgirls is finally coming back to Broadway in 2026 and that is thrilling news. The only caution is the “nationwide casting search.” Hopefully it is about real discovery and not just a marketing stunt. This show deserves sincerity.

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Sep 15, 2025
“Anastasia”: Beautiful, Flawed, and Worth Remembering
Aug 27, 2025
“Anastasia”: Beautiful, Flawed, and Worth Remembering
Aug 27, 2025

Anastasia never became the Broadway juggernaut people thought it would. I’ve been reflecting on why, and why I still liked it anyway.

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Aug 27, 2025
Free Broadway Previews? A Theatrical Fantasy Worth Dreaming About
Aug 14, 2025
Free Broadway Previews? A Theatrical Fantasy Worth Dreaming About
Aug 14, 2025

What if Broadway’s first week of previews was free? Not a chaotic rush, but a lottery for assigned seats, letting anyone feel the magic before opening night. Impossible? Absolutely. But worth dreaming about.

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Aug 14, 2025
Will Sabrina Carpenter Ever Come Back to Broadway?
Aug 6, 2025
Will Sabrina Carpenter Ever Come Back to Broadway?
Aug 6, 2025

“Sabrina Carpenter was on Broadway for two nights before COVID shut it down. Will she ever come back? I hope so."

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Aug 6, 2025
Should the Tonys Split Acting Awards for Revivals vs. Original Productions?
Jul 25, 2025
Should the Tonys Split Acting Awards for Revivals vs. Original Productions?
Jul 25, 2025

“In a year like 2025, where the difference between those two artistic tracks was on full display, it became even more clear how overdue this conversation really is.”

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Jul 25, 2025
Is It Time to Move Back In? A Case for a “Movin’ Out” Revival
Jul 24, 2025
Is It Time to Move Back In? A Case for a “Movin’ Out” Revival
Jul 24, 2025

“Is it time we brought Movin’ Out back to Broadway? With renewed interest in Billy Joel’s music and Twyla Tharp returning to reimagine the original, the moment feels right.”

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Jul 24, 2025

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Featured
Exploring Theatre Hot Takes: Fat Characters & Actors Deserve Better
Sep 13, 2025
Exploring Theatre Hot Takes: Fat Characters & Actors Deserve Better
Sep 13, 2025

Fat actors deserve more than the handful of roles written around fatphobia. Too many shows restrict who can play what, leaving fat performers boxed in.

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Sep 13, 2025
“Some Things Are Meant to Be” - Why This Song Breaks Your Heart
Sep 4, 2025
“Some Things Are Meant to Be” - Why This Song Breaks Your Heart
Sep 4, 2025

Sometimes the most devastating songs don’t scream, they whisper. ‘Some Things Are Meant to Be’ from Little Women is one of those songs.

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Sep 4, 2025
“I Know It’s Today” - The Song That Saved Shrek the Musical
Sep 2, 2025
“I Know It’s Today” - The Song That Saved Shrek the Musical
Sep 2, 2025

“Buried in Shrek’s swamp is one of Broadway’s most underrated songs. “I Know It’s Today” isn’t just funny, it’s heartbreaking. And it might be the number that secretly saved the show.”

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Sep 2, 2025
Quentin Tarantino Coming to the Stage? I Can’t Wait
Aug 20, 2025
Quentin Tarantino Coming to the Stage? I Can’t Wait
Aug 20, 2025

Quentin Tarantino is aiming to bring his first play to London’s West End. As a fan, I can’t wait to see his dialogue come alive on stage.

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Aug 20, 2025
What Makes a Perfect Opening Number?
Aug 18, 2025
What Makes a Perfect Opening Number?
Aug 18, 2025

What makes an opening number unforgettable? From Tradition to Alexander Hamilton, the first notes tell us everything we need to know about a show.

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Aug 18, 2025
How Can Theatre Fandoms Be Less Toxic
Aug 12, 2025
How Can Theatre Fandoms Be Less Toxic
Aug 12, 2025

“Love theatre but tired of the drama? Let’s talk about how we as fans can keep the passion alive without the toxicity.”

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Aug 12, 2025

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School Edition
Choosing the Right Theatre Program for You: Part 1 - Should You Major in Theatre?
Aug 29, 2025
Choosing the Right Theatre Program for You: Part 1 - Should You Major in Theatre?
Aug 29, 2025

“Before you even begin filling out applications or signing up for auditions, it is worth pausing to ask yourself why you want to major in theatre in the first place.”

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Aug 29, 2025
If the Freshman is the Best Fit for the Lead Role, Cast the Freshman
Aug 25, 2025
If the Freshman is the Best Fit for the Lead Role, Cast the Freshman
Aug 25, 2025

If the freshman is the best fit for the role, cast the freshman. Theatre is not about seniority. It is about truth, talent, and telling the story well.

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Aug 25, 2025
Student Report Prompts High School to Strip Principal’s Name from Theatre
Aug 21, 2025
Student Report Prompts High School to Strip Principal’s Name from Theatre
Aug 21, 2025

An Illinois High School has removed its theatre’s namesake after a student journalist uncovered his ties to a movement with controversial teachings.

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Aug 21, 2025
Dear Students, It’s a New Year, a New Stage: What Will You Do Differently?
Aug 19, 2025
Dear Students, It’s a New Year, a New Stage: What Will You Do Differently?
Aug 19, 2025

A new school year is a fresh stage. Theatre students — what will you try differently this time? New risks, new roles, new relationships. The curtain is rising.

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Aug 19, 2025
Why High School Theatre Needs Intimacy Coordinators
Aug 12, 2025
Why High School Theatre Needs Intimacy Coordinators
Aug 12, 2025

“High school theatre deserves intimacy coordinators to keep young actors safe and empowered. No one should feel uncomfortable or unheard during a show.”

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Aug 12, 2025
How Will High School Theatre Teachers Set the Tone for This Coming School Year?
Aug 8, 2025
How Will High School Theatre Teachers Set the Tone for This Coming School Year?
Aug 8, 2025

“After the challenges of recent years and the shifting landscapes of education and the arts, one question stands front and center: How will you set the tone for your theatre program this year?”

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Aug 8, 2025

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The Training Studio
When It Comes to Casting “Rocky Horror”, Age Matters
Sep 15, 2025
When It Comes to Casting “Rocky Horror”, Age Matters
Sep 15, 2025

Every fall, “Rocky Horror” takes the stage. I love this show as much as anyone, but casting minors in it is not bold, it’s reckless.

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Sep 15, 2025
Tips for Auditioning for “Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Pink, Sparkle, and Heart
Sep 8, 2025
Tips for Auditioning for “Legally Blonde: The Musical”: Pink, Sparkle, and Heart
Sep 8, 2025

Thinking about auditioning for Legally Blonde: The Musical? Pink, sparkle, and energy will get you in the door, but heart and honesty are what book the role.

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Sep 8, 2025
Why Community Theatre Directors Should Personally Call the Actors They Don’t Cast
Aug 26, 2025
Why Community Theatre Directors Should Personally Call the Actors They Don’t Cast
Aug 26, 2025

Directors: if you’re brave enough to cast a show, you should be brave enough to call the actors you didn’t cast. It’s uncomfortable, but it matters.

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Aug 26, 2025
Trusting Yourself on Opening Night
Aug 22, 2025
Trusting Yourself on Opening Night
Aug 22, 2025

Opening night isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about trust, connection, and stepping into the light with courage.

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Aug 22, 2025
Callbacks vs. The Cold Shoulder: The Agony of Audition Limbo
Aug 12, 2025
Callbacks vs. The Cold Shoulder: The Agony of Audition Limbo
Aug 12, 2025

“The audition grind: that nerve-wracking wait, the crushing silence, and the bittersweet thrill of callbacks that don’t guarantee a role. Here’s a raw, honest look at what actors really go through in audition limbo.”

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Aug 12, 2025
Confronting My Fear of Heights in the Theatre
Aug 7, 2025
Confronting My Fear of Heights in the Theatre
Aug 7, 2025

“I never thought I had a fear of heights until college theatre. What followed was an unexpected journey of anxiety, growth, and learning how to function through fear.”

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Aug 7, 2025

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The Tech Booth
Directors, Here Are Five Questions Your Costume Designer Will (and Should) Ask You
Aug 15, 2025
Directors, Here Are Five Questions Your Costume Designer Will (and Should) Ask You
Aug 15, 2025

Directors, your costume designer isn’t just picking out clothes. They’re building your world, one seam at a time. Here are the key questions you should be ready to answer

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Aug 15, 2025
How to Organize a Props Table Like a Pro
Jul 29, 2025
How to Organize a Props Table Like a Pro
Jul 29, 2025

“A clean, organized props table doesn’t just support the show, it sets the tone. It says: we respect this process. We respect each other. We’re ready.”

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Jul 29, 2025
5 Signs Stage Managing Might Be For You
Jul 12, 2025
5 Signs Stage Managing Might Be For You
Jul 12, 2025

“Stage managers are the glue holding productions together. If you’ve ever wondered whether stage managing might be your calling, here are five signs it could be a perfect fit.”

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Jul 12, 2025
Call the Hold: Protect Your Cast, Crew, and Crowd
Jul 10, 2025
Call the Hold: Protect Your Cast, Crew, and Crowd
Jul 10, 2025

“This is a plea to every stage manager out there: if something feels unsafe, stop the show. Period. You are the last line of defense between a hiccup and a hazard.”

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Jul 10, 2025
10 Questions Every Community Theatre Director Should Be Ready to Answer from Their Stage Manager
Jul 6, 2025
10 Questions Every Community Theatre Director Should Be Ready to Answer from Their Stage Manager
Jul 6, 2025
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Jul 6, 2025
10 Questions Every Director Should Be Asking Their Set Designer
Jun 15, 2025
10 Questions Every Director Should Be Asking Their Set Designer
Jun 15, 2025
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Jun 15, 2025

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OnScreen Blog Reviews
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Aug 19, 2025
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Aug 2, 2025
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Zombies 4 Review: A Good Time, But the Franchise Deserved a Fresher Relaunch
Jul 28, 2025
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Superman Review: I Believe a Man Could Fly
Jul 20, 2025
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