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Every performer should be involved backstage at least once
Every performer should be involved backstage at least once

“When an actor works backstage they get to see the other side of things. They get to see the rest of the hard work that goes into a show. It helps build an appreciation of what goes on behind the scenes.”

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BackstageChristopher PetersonMay 28, 2024Erik Bailey
We Need to Talk about Fat Men in Theatre
We Need to Talk about Fat Men in Theatre

“All men can be romantic, no matter what they look like. All men can be sexy, no matter what they look like. All men can have energy, no matter what they look like.”

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ObservationsOnStage Blog StaffMay 27, 2024Tom Heald
"But I don't know any Black actors"
"But I don't know any Black actors"

“There just aren’t any non-white actors” is a horrific, untrue statement. But when that’s what you’ve experienced your entire educational and professional career, it can feel true. And that’s a huge problem.

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IndustryOnStage Blog StaffMay 27, 2024
The Case for “Carrie The Musical”
The Case for “Carrie The Musical”

“When I think about “Carrie the Musical” I think about its potential to be great rather than its flawed execution.”

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ObservationsOnStage Blog StaffMay 27, 2024Katherine Hebert, Guest Editorial
Why You Should Enroll Your Child in a Musical Theatre Class
Why You Should Enroll Your Child in a Musical Theatre Class

“Theatre doesn't just teach you to act, or dance, or sing. It can also instill in your child things they might not effectively learn elsewhere.”

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Children's TheatreChristopher PetersonMay 27, 2024Laura Dumbleton
 5 Ways to Combat Fatphobia in Theatre
5 Ways to Combat Fatphobia in Theatre

“If a fat person auditions for your show, don’t assume that they can’t do a lift or keep up in a big production number. Don’t rule a fat person out for auditioning for the Soprano-ingenue when they could have the best voice of anyone you’ve heard all day.”

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ObservationsOnStage Blog StaffMay 25, 2024Melody DeRogatis
The Top 10 Musicals of the 2020s
The Top 10 Musicals of the 2020s

“Given that we’re almost at the halfway point of the decade, we felt that it was time to start thinking about what have been some of the best new musicals to premiere/open in the 2020s.”

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MusicalsOnStage Blog StaffMay 25, 2024
Theatre Designers: What would productions be without them?
Theatre Designers: What would productions be without them?

“To all the designers: Thank you for crafting a beautiful space. You do such amazing work. What would we do without you?”

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ObservationsOnStage Blog StaffMay 24, 2024Kaho Koda
Being an Introverted Actor
Being an Introverted Actor

“The theatre should be a place of acceptance, where extroverts and introverts can find success whether it be onstage or backstage no matter where they fall on the spectrum.”

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Mental HealthOnStage Blog StaffMay 22, 2024Victoria Skorobohach, Guest Editorial
Is Fitness Icon Richard Simmons coming to Broadway?
Is Fitness Icon Richard Simmons coming to Broadway?

“According to a social media post by the fitness guru, there is interest in potentially bringing a show to Broadway that would encourage people to exercise during the performance.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonMay 22, 2024Chris Peterson
I Am So Tired of Old Toxic Theatre Programs
I Am So Tired of Old Toxic Theatre Programs

Colleges “breaking you down to build you back up” are the most ridiculous damn things. It’s cruel, and it benefits no one. Students’ passions are turned into weapons against them. They dread going to acting class. And they’re left with permanent insecurity about their performance quality.

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College TheatreOnStage Blog StaffMay 21, 2024Drew Boudreau
Lying About Your Conflicts is One of the Worst Things You Can Do to Your Show
Lying About Your Conflicts is One of the Worst Things You Can Do to Your Show

“When actors are dishonest about their conflicts, it can throw an entire rehearsal period off.”

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AuditionsChristopher PetersonMay 21, 2024Chris Peterson
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