“With the emergence and likely continued existence of virtual streamed performances, it’s obviously reasonable for the audience to expect the same quality performance they would receive if there were sitting in the theatre. This means every performer needs to be off-book if the type of performance calls for it.”

‘Puffs​’ playwright Matt Cox discusses the digital projects he and the cast and crew of ‘Puffs’​ have been working on, including Parody for Charity events that have raised more than $10,000 for a variety of causes.

“Here are five reasons why you should drop everything you’re doing, track down the filmed version of Passing Strange, and watch it right now.”

“As the world began to shut down in March, the theater community scrambled with the rest of the world in finding new ways to continue working, while staying healthy at home. We instantly saw an increase in virtual theater, including readings, concerts, and full-on play productions from home. One artist, in particular, Sharece Sellem, decided she would not let quarantine stop her from progressing as an artist. Thus, the Quick Quarantine Playwright Festival was born.”

“Every show is different, performers can sing and act their lines slightly different because actors feed and react from and to each other, and also from the audience’s energy and reactions as well. Personally, that’s what makes live theatre so exciting to watch and the reason why recorded musicals can’t substitute theatre.”

In case you were wondering what Hamilton is going to look like on Disney+, here’s a quick clip!

“Since it will be quite a while until such things will be available again, we’ve decided to provide you with a weekly programme full of cultural highlights happening online. Some shows/exhibitions are available for a very short time, some are obtainable for longer periods, so always be sure to check out the dates.”