The Stage Door
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Entertainment and the Pandemic: Why It Matters
“No Broadway, no tours, no regional theatre, not even good old community theatre. Saying this sucks it’s definitely the understatement of the year. And you have every right to feel whatever emotions you are feeling about this.”
Why It's Important to Know Your Blocking
Acting is not an individual art, it is a team art. No one piece can work without the other to make a production a success. Everything stems from you the actor, so make sure that memorizing your blocking is a pertinent part of your personal rehearsal process.
Top 5 Tips for Solo Quick Changes
What’s the best way to make sure quick costume changes happen smoothly and with as few expletives as possible? Take a look below at our 5 top tips for quick costume changes.
Auditions: Submit for it All
Submit for everything you can, get responses, build up your resume and your confidence, continue being a happy actor, and doing what you love!
How to Survive Tech Week
We all know that this week will be long and stressful, but keeping in mind, these tips can make it a little easier. Everyone wants a finished product they can be happy with, but no one wants to be miserable to get there.
A Call for Professionalism
Theatre is a small community, and word spreads quickly about who is good to work with and who to avoid. How would you like to be known?
Why We Love Theatre: A Young Person's Perspective
'There is a reason they call it the theatre bug and I believe that it is in us all; it just depends on how you wish to express it.'
Stop Watching the Movie!
STOP WATCHING THE MOVIE! The previous actor has already had his moment in the spotlight. It’s your chance to shine, and, with dedication, understanding, and a little bit of creativity, you’ll be able to create a whole new experience for your audience every time you walk on the stage.
A Dancer’s Details: Curtain Call
The day had finally arrived! Opening night was upon us and I went back and forth between excitement and sheer terror. No matter how many productions I have done, pre-show jitters will always be a part of the ritual.
The Purpose Behind it all
Live theater. There’s absolutely nothing in the world like it. When the audience take their seats, they immediately fall into a hypnotic trance that is masked by the captivating story told before their very eyes. Compelling and dynamic masterpieces that tell of love and loss; tragedy and triumph; passion and perseverance.