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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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