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The Apparently Impossible Task of Casting a Diverse "Company"
In 2020, a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece Company will be opening on Broadway for the third time. As is usual with incarnations of this show, the creative team has assembled a cast chock full of incredible talent. However, as is also usual with incarnations of this show, the cast is almost all-white.
School Fires Theatre Director After Finding Out She's Gay
“A part-time theatre teacher is FL is claiming she was fired from her job after admitting she was gay.”
Kill Your Darlings: My First Reading
“Putting together a reading is nerve-wracking, at least it was for me. Fortunately, I had the resources of a small theatre company, including their space and a corral of actors.”
A Week in the Life of a Chorus Girl : The Tech Rehearsal
“What we've discovered over the last few days is that everyone is willing to help with anything. Where we found things didn't work or we needed extra props, someone would be able to help out or offer something to make it work. We're a team after all.”
The Top 30 College Acting/Performing Arts Programs for 2019-2020
It’s great to see so many performing arts/acting programs that are not only concentrating on stage acting techniques but also acting in front of the camera, which only adds to a performer’s versatility.
Here are 30 college programs that we feel should be top destinations for any performing/acting student.
Yes, Some Critics Have Vendettas and Will Carry Them Out in Reviews
“It’s no secret that critics can play out their grievances and exact revenge in their reviews. Which honestly sucks.”
Can Nostalgia Propel Theater Forward?
Those who love theater will find a way to continue to make it. They’ll convince someone who has never seen a play to come see it and they will fall in love with the art form. The next time a show gets put up in the local community theater, they’ll spend their money to come and see it, even if they don’t know anyone involved. The important thing is that they show up. We need them to show up.
The Top 30 College Theatre Design and Tech Programs for 2019-2020
The entertainment industry is constantly being impacted by the evolution of technology. Because of this, college theatre design and tech programs have to evolve with it. Programs are offering new classes, bringing in innovative guests and implementing the newest stage technology into their productions. Needless to say, it’s an exciting time to be in theatre design and tech.
Here are 30 programs we feel are doing some amazing things onstage and behind the scenes.
Is Being a Triple Threat Enough?
“In an industry that’s swamped with talented and ambitious people, is being a triple threat enough to stand out? from the crowd
After Racist Comments, Shane Gillis Should Never Set Foot on 'SNL' Stage
“Saturday Night Live needs to cut Shane Gillis before he gets a chance to make 30 Rock his home.”
Fat Accessibility in Theatre
“Fat accessibility has a long way to go across the world, but there’s no reason it couldn’t begin with theatre.”
Recent Arrests Prove that Predators are Active in the Performing Arts
“If anything, these arrests tell us that sexual predators are active in this industry and using it to lure their victims.”