Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
Great Moments In Representation: Jade Jones Performance as a Plus-Sized Belle in 'Beauty And The Beast'
“Belle is a fairy-tale character. I firmly believe that it shouldn’t matter what a person looks like to fit a role like Belle as long as they fundamentally fit the director’s vision of who Belle is.”
Great Moments in Representation: 'Wicked' & the Representation of Women On Stage
“Representation matters – not just for those who need their stories told and have long been excluded from the narrative, but so that we can all learn to see ourselves in those different from ourselves. We need to take a closer look at how subversive, in many ways, “Wicked” actually was and continues to be.”
Will we ever get back the cohort that was "Theatre Twitter"?
“One thing that has kept me and others tethered to Twitter is the ability to keep a community that has been built over years, one of these being Theater Twitter."
Professional vs. Community theatres: Make Art, Not War
“With theatres still struggling to regain pre-pandemic audiences, can they keep the doors open? With actors struggling to meet ever-rising expenses for everyday survival, can they work for next to nothing or for free?”
The Death (again) of Theatre and the Future
“Does theatre need help? Absolutely and there’s a myriad of sources that can be tapped to help the industry through a combination of factors that make this a challenging moment. But to presume that all hope is lost and that theatre is dead as an art form is as cynical as the people writing the op-eds.”
I would welcome a sequel to 'Songs for a New World' with open arms
“I find myself revisiting Mr. Brown’s Songs for A New World. Because the reality of it is that we ARE living in a new world. This post-Covid-era where industries are still failing their people while some industries are booming. Social media created pariahs while social justice created stronger communities.”
Yes, I'm ready for a 'Practical Magic' musical
“A "Practical Magic" musical could leverage its magical themes, emotional depth, and existing fan base to create a visually enchanting and emotionally resonant theatrical experience that appeals to a wide range of audiences.”
Audience Etiquette for Theater in 2023
“Proper theater audience etiquette refers to the expected behavior and manners that audience members should exhibit when attending a live performance. Adhering to these guidelines ensures a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved, including the performers and fellow audience members.”
Actor Guilt and How to Manage It
“The word “enough” is becoming commonplace. You did not do enough. You did not give enough to your scene partners. You did not meet the director’s expectations. You could go on and on about how you were not enough. Wracked with worry and guilt, you worry about your ability to play and depend more on the thoughts of others. You are not alone. It has a simple name that many have also felt: actor guilt.”
Colleen Ballinger's extraordinary failure
Facing accusations of inappropriate relationships with her teenage fans and grooming, Colleen Ballinger decided that the best course of action was to respond with a ditty on a ukulele explaining that she was actually the victim of a “toxic gossip train.”
When a casting director tried to date me, rather than cast me
"I’ve just left a dinner with a well-known casting director. He had asked me to join him to talk about the potential he sees in me and learn about my career goals. I thought that’s all we would talk about. I was wrong."
How Theatre Helped Me Battle Low Self-Esteem
“It is OK to take up the space you require. The world needs you to take up the space you require.”