“Refusing to perform for someone who built his brand on cruelty and fear isn’t intolerance — it’s integrity. It’s having a spine. And in this case, it’s incredibly on brand for a show that literally ends with a plea for a better world.”
Read More“This isn’t just about skipping a show. It’s about refusing to perform revolution for someone who’s spent a career trying to suppress it.”
Read More“The beloved queer indie film Trick is now a stage musical, celebrating love, self-discovery, and queer joy with heart and humor. Its world premiere at Atlanta’s Out Front Theatre Company is a powerful reminder that LGBTQ+ stories deserve the spotlight—then, now, and always.”
Read More“Scranton’s Ritz Theater is no stranger to drama—but the latest plot twist isn’t happening on stage.”
Read More“If we want these spaces to be safe, if we want the people leading them to reflect the values they claim to uphold, then we have to stop excusing, overlooking, and tolerating behavior that hurts people.”
Read More"Over the years, so many of my students have found theatre to be the “home” they’ve been yearning for. We must be patient enough to help cultivate their young, impressionable lives in theatre and how they act as humans while in our care."
Read More“The value that the theatrical arts bring to the community directly impacts the economy, society, the health and well-being of millions, advocacy for dozens of groups, and the creativity and inspiration fueled by thousands of artists. Governor DeSantis is saying with his veto that the value isn’t there.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“The talent of the cast and production impact heavily on our overall enjoyment of a musical and play but I do think there is something intangible that makes something especially rewatchable.”
Read More“Tony winning costume designer, William Ivey Long, has been sued over allegations of sexual abuse by one of his victims.”
Read More“While regional and local theatres all over the country are delaying or canceling their upcoming seasons, one Kansas City-area theatre is forging ahead to open next month, ignoring health concerns and union guidelines in the process. To make matters worse, they sent a nasty email to other area theatres listing the names of actors who are speaking out against the reopening date. Which many are calling ‘blacklisting.’”
Read MoreDue to COVID-19, the Twilight Theater Company had to shut their season down early, ending shows such as “A Feminine Ending”. But they were able to produce quite an interesting web series titled, “Overcoming the Artist’s Nightmare”.
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