“A local actor and former finance manager for a Pennsylvania community theatre has been charged with embezzling over $2,000 from the nonprofit organization.”

“June is National Safety Month, so in honor of that, we are listing a few basic areas every single community theatre and high school theatre should prioritize for the safety of their volunteers.”

“Nothing is guaranteed in the arts. Even if you do a good job spreading the word, there’s no promise that people will show up, either for auditions or the show itself.”

‘Recently I was alerted to a community theatre that was charging $50 to audition for their upcoming shows. I was more than a bit surprised by this because it’s the first time I’ve ever seen a community theatre charge, let alone that much, for someone to simply audition for their shows.”

“There has always been a problem with reviews of community theater productions. While the quality of the productions under scrutiny can vary widely from very, very good to very, very bad, community theater reviews always seem to err on the side of caution.”

‘To the community theatre that shaped me: Thank you. Thank you for taking me when I was little and had no idea of who I was and being with me as I figured it out.”

Many of us work full-time jobs, what I refer to as a vocation to support our avocations. I can’t tell you how many times people ask me after seeing a show or hearing I am in a show, “How much do you get paid for doing this?” Of course, in community theatre, the answer is nothing. The look of surprise on their faces is astounding.

“Last night or yesterday afternoon, you finished your final performance of a show. You had an incredible run, the cast was fantastic, and the performances were some of the most memorable times of your life. But now you're miserable, and you know this weekend will only get worse.”

“Having been involved in community theatre for over 40 years…yes, I admit it and do it proudly….I have personally seen this wonderful genre from multiple sides. As an actor, producer, stage manager, director….I have seen it. And the benefits that have been reaped have contributed to many aspects of my life, socially and privately.”

“To find a theater group with a healthy dynamic undoubtedly means to find a second home.”

“Dear Evan Hansen is set to open at the Manoa Valley Theatre in Honolulu on March 7th. Despite the rights not being available, people associated with the theatre state that they were granted permission to perform the show, because it’s Hawaii.”

“It’s completely okay for actors to turn down roles, and directors need to be mature enough not to punish them for it down the road.”