“As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused numerous problems for many people and industries. But these challenges have bred creativity and introduced us to Zoom Theatre. This has allowed many theatres to continue to produce original ideas, albeit in a different way. One such theatre is The Headgate theatre in Colchester, England. This volunteer-lead community theatre decided to run a ‘Sofa 2 Stage’ competition for playwrights to create their own 10-minute monologues or plays.”
Read More“Current and former BIPOC staff members at The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York(A.R.T./NY) are demanding the immediate ousting of its executive director, Virginia “Ginny” Louloudes, over multiple incidents of “subversive and toxic behavior” directed towards them over the years. In response, the board of directors has placed Ms. Louloudes on administrative leave while they investigate the accusations.”
Read More“While many professional theatres across the country are waiting out COVID 19 before they reopen, some aren’t being so patient. Over the past month, five theatres had dropped their Actor’s Equity Association(AEA) status in order to not abide by the union’s safety protocols to reopen. But according to one of those theatres, the decision came as a result of the union not being helpful in helping them to reopen and that they weren’t interested in helping their members.”
Read More“In case you ever wanted to hear Hamilton in Japanese, an NYC actor has proven that it can be done.”
Read More“On June 12 of this year, a letter was sent to the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training and the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida. In direct response to a Black Lives Matter statement made by the organizations in question on social media, a group of Conservatory students confronted the administration with stories and statistical examples of institutional racism. It’s been over a month since the letter was published and now the question remains: What happens next? This past week, I had the opportunity to join Naire Poole and Bonita Jackson Turner, two of the five students who co-authored the letter, on Zoom to hear more about their experience.”
Read More“No matter what your role in theatre is, any way you dice it, rejection sucks. But when people don’t handle rejecting their applicants with a sense of professionalism, being rejected is even worse.”
Read More“A National youth theater organization is under fire over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and other offenses. Leaders at Christian Youth Theater have responded that they are investigating each claim, working with authorities, and will change their policies going forward. However, victims and others associated with the organization, say that’s not nearly enough.”
Read More“We in community theaters have incredibly talented participants who are as dedicated to the craft as anyone attempting to make a go of it in this sacred world of make-believe and story-telling.”
Read More“A prestigious theatre school in New York City is facing accusations from systemic racism to sexual misconduct to homophobia after more than a dozen alums have posted their accusations online.”
Read More“ZOOM. Agents, casting directors, theatre companies, and producers are using it more and more to create work during and maybe even after this pandemic. Of course, not having to travel for miles on the tube, metro, or subway to auditions is something we can all rejoice in. However, you’re tired of Zoom and I don’t mean that metaphorically, I mean physically and mentally. You know that foggy brain exhaustion you get after just an hour on Zoom; it’s a THING and here’s why.”
Read MoreJulie Kent, former ballet dancer turned Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, reviews iconic ballet scenes from films including 'Black Swan,' 'Billy Elliot,' 'Center Stage,' 'Save the Last Dance,' and plenty more.
Read MoreOne of musical theatre’s biggest mysteries will finally be solved with a planned prequel to one of the most popular musicals of all-time - Just how exactly did Sandy and Danny meet?
Yes, we’re apparently getting a prequel to Grease.
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