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Stories that deserve your attention
The Fight to Save St. Scholastica's Theatre Program
“Students at the College of St. Scholastica are refusing to let their beloved theatre program go quietly into the night. Faced with the devastating news of its impending closure due to budget cuts, students have been peacefully protesting in a bid to save a program that has been a cornerstone of the Duluth, MN institution for over 40 years.”
5 Goodbye Rituals for the High School Drama Classroom
“Holding space for this means the world to young theatremakers and can help make a sometimes difficult transition into one that sets them up to fly free with confidence, knowing how valuable they are and that they truly made their mark in a place that was special to them.”
It's Okay to Say No to a Role
“Saying no doesn’t make you a diva. You are responsible for you. Follow your gut feeling because it’s usually always right.”
Broadway Star fires back at critic of his Tony Nomination
“In the midst of the fervor surrounding the recent Tony Award nominations, one Broadway star is at the center of a social media situation. Roger Bart, celebrated for his captivating performance in ‘Back to the Future’, took to Twitter to address criticism regarding his latest Tony nomination.”
How NOT to Run a Summer Theatre Camp
“Don’t make kids feel bad about messing up. They’re kids.”
Community Theatre is Not a "Trap"
“A friend of mine recently told her that one of her college theatre directors told their class to avoid participating in community theatre because "it's a trap for serious actors."‘
'Frog and Toad' lead actor abruptly quits, calls production a "nightmare"
“Last week, a production of "A Year with Frog and Toad" found itself in a difficult situation when the show’s lead actor suddenly quit as the show’s run began. Actor Jay Goede called the Children's Theater Company’s production a “literal disaster” and seemingly blamed the show’s director.”
Our Early Tony Award Predictions
“While it’s only been hours since the nominations were made public, it’s never too early to make some predictions for Broadway’s biggest night. So let’s get into it!”
Five Reasons Why Voice Lessons are Worth It
“If you do plan on pursuing theater professionally, vocal training is necessary. And even if you do not plan on professionally pursuing theater, the tools and tips you learn in vocal training will still benefit you in the long run.”
'The Heart of Rock and Roll' reviews prove "fun" musicals work
“‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’" is a refreshing reminder of the sheer joy and exhilaration that can be found in a lighthearted, feel-good production.”
Misunderstood Musicals: "The First"
“Is it a bad show? Not at all. It’s not bad, but it’s just kind of there, and if you’re going to write a book musical about Jack Roosevelt Robinson it should be as great as he was and as inspiring as he became.”
Theater Assignment Leads to Teacher's Suspension
“News coming out of Texas today that a theatre teacher has been suspended following reports of a controversial assignment where a mass shooting would be staged using puppets.”