Spotlight - Telling the Stories That Deserve to Be Heard
Dear Community Theatres, Pick a Show That Fits Your Talent - Not Your Wishlist
Dear Community Theatres, Pick a Show That Fits Your Talent - Not Your Wishlist

"Not every show is right for your stage. If your community doesn’t have the type of talent a show requires, you probably shouldn’t do it."

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Scott Rudin's Return to Broadway: A Reckoning Revisited
Scott Rudin's Return to Broadway: A Reckoning Revisited

“As the curtain rises again on a Scott Rudin production, the industry must decide whether the spotlight should still shine on him or finally turn elsewhere.”

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Let’s Talk About Fidgeting at the Theatre
Let’s Talk About Fidgeting at the Theatre

“Being a member of an audience can provide a lot of challenges, as we all have our own idiosyncrasies and weaknesses. One of mine that I struggle with is being a big-time fidgeter.”

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I'm ready for a "Grand Hotel" revival
Broadway
I'm ready for a "Grand Hotel" revival
Broadway

“With its timeless themes, compelling characters, and potential for artistic innovation, Grand Hotel is a revival worth waiting for.”

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Broadway
Why "She Kills Monsters" Matters
Observations
Why "She Kills Monsters" Matters
Observations

“What’s refreshing about Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters is that not only does it shine a spotlight on LGBTQ characters, but that it does not use their sexuality as a placeholder for personality.”

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Observations
When Did You Prove the Doubters Wrong?
When Did You Prove the Doubters Wrong?
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News - From Broadway to Your Community Theatre
Defense of Swastikas on Ceiling Sparks Backlash at Connecticut Community Theatre
Defense of Swastikas on Ceiling Sparks Backlash at Connecticut Community Theatre

“The Thomaston Opera House, a place that should feel like a creative home, is making a lot of people feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, and unheard.”

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The Final Curtain: How Licensing Violations and Nonprofit Missteps Led to the Closure of Stars Playhouse
The Final Curtain: How Licensing Violations and Nonprofit Missteps Led to the Closure of Stars Playhouse

“A beloved community theatre has closed its doors. Not because of a lack of passion or audience support, but because of a troubling mix of copyright violations, financial mismanagement, and lost trust.”

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Disturbing Audience Behavior Reported at “Operation Mincemeat” performance
Disturbing Audience Behavior Reported at “Operation Mincemeat” performance
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What the Thomas Pinckney Case Reveals About Grooming in the Arts
What the Thomas Pinckney Case Reveals About Grooming in the Arts
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54 Below presents a new musical, "Twelve Maids"
54 Below presents a new musical, "Twelve Maids"
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What Could a Mayor Like Zohran Mamdani Mean for Broadway’s Future?
What Could a Mayor Like Zohran Mamdani Mean for Broadway’s Future?
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Broadway - For All Things 42nd St
Italian Theatre Tightens Dress Code, Would Broadway Ever Do the Same?
Italian Theatre Tightens Dress Code, Would Broadway Ever Do the Same?

“La Scala is drawing a clear line: this isn’t a casual tourist stop. It’s a cultural institution, and you are expected to dress like it. So should Broadway do the same?”

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Why Don’t Sequels to Musicals Work?
Why Don’t Sequels to Musicals Work?
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The Queens Deserve Their Flowers: “Six” Breaks Records
The Queens Deserve Their Flowers: “Six” Breaks Records
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Is Broadway Ready for Benjamin Button? I Hope So
Is Broadway Ready for Benjamin Button? I Hope So
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“Boop!” Sparked Joy That Won’t Be Forgotten
“Boop!” Sparked Joy That Won’t Be Forgotten
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Is It Time for “The Sound of Music'“ to Return to Broadway?
Is It Time for “The Sound of Music'“ to Return to Broadway?
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Featured
New “Heathers” Revival Is a Hit. But What Story Is It Telling?
New “Heathers” Revival Is a Hit. But What Story Is It Telling?

“If the audience is cheering and laughing through scenes of trauma, does that change the impact, or just reflect the complicated way we process these topics today?”

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Why Do We Clap for That? The Strange, Wonderful Things Theatre Audiences Will Always Applaud
Why Do We Clap for That? The Strange, Wonderful Things Theatre Audiences Will Always Applaud
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What Do You Want in a Revival? Reinvention or a Redo?
What Do You Want in a Revival? Reinvention or a Redo?
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The Time Has Come for a Broadway Revival of ‘Rags’
The Time Has Come for a Broadway Revival of ‘Rags’
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Supporting Theatre, Even When the Lead Makes You Cringe
Supporting Theatre, Even When the Lead Makes You Cringe
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The Patti LuPone Controversy: When Broadway Fandom Becomes Blind Worship
The Patti LuPone Controversy: When Broadway Fandom Becomes Blind Worship
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The Training Studio
Yes, Your Social Media Posts Can Cost You Landing the Role
Yes, Your Social Media Posts Can Cost You Landing the Role

“If you’re an actor who wants to work, your online presence matters.”

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Stop Copying the Cast Recording: Why Originality Matters in Performance
Stop Copying the Cast Recording: Why Originality Matters in Performance
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Tips for Auditioning for “Oklahoma!”: How to Stand Out in a Golden Age Classic
Tips for Auditioning for “Oklahoma!”: How to Stand Out in a Golden Age Classic
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Five Questions Every Director Should Be Ready to Answer
Five Questions Every Director Should Be Ready to Answer
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Think Twice Before You Post On TikTok About Not Getting Cast
Think Twice Before You Post On TikTok About Not Getting Cast
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Tips for Auditioning for “The Addams Family” Without Turning It Into a Cartoon
Tips for Auditioning for “The Addams Family” Without Turning It Into a Cartoon
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The Tech Booth
Call the Hold: Protect Your Cast, Crew, and Crowd
Call the Hold: Protect Your Cast, Crew, and Crowd

“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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10 Questions Every Community Theatre Director Should Be Ready to Answer from Their Stage Manager
10 Questions Every Community Theatre Director Should Be Ready to Answer from Their Stage Manager
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10 Questions Every Director Should Be Asking Their Set Designer
10 Questions Every Director Should Be Asking Their Set Designer
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The 10 Questions Every Director Should Be Asking Their Lighting Designer
The 10 Questions Every Director Should Be Asking Their Lighting Designer
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Directors, Let Your Designers Design
Directors, Let Your Designers Design
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A Personal Exploration of Ecoscenography and a Sustainable Future for Theatre Design
A Personal Exploration of Ecoscenography and a Sustainable Future for Theatre Design

“I believe it is time for theatre artists to step forward and play a role in changing our design and production process; to put sustainability in the front of every production, at the beginning of every design process.”

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