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The Joys of Being Creative While Waiting for the Phone to Ring
The Joys of Being Creative While Waiting for the Phone to Ring

“What if, after coming home from a not-so-great audition, or a mind-numbing temp job, or a workshop where that big director kept forgetting your name, you were to sit down to your own creation?  A project all your own, where you called all the shots?  Something that made you feel that you were cultivating your own career?”

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IndustryOnStage Blog StaffDecember 9, 2024Niki Hatzidis
7 Ways to Keep Your Stage Manager Happy 
7 Ways to Keep Your Stage Manager Happy 

“Every single minute matters to a stage manager in a rehearsal. So, if you’re going to be even 30 seconds late, just text or call your stage manager BEFORE the rehearsal time starts; it’s really not that difficult to give them a heads-up.”

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ObservationsOnStage Blog StaffDecember 9, 2024Hannah Renee Crawford
The Pros and Cons of Jason Laks as the Next President of the Broadway League
The Pros and Cons of Jason Laks as the Next President of the Broadway League

“The Broadway League needs a leader who can unite the industry under a shared vision, balancing artistic integrity with financial sustainability. Whether Jason Laks is the right person for that role depends on his ability to transcend his legal roots and embrace the multifaceted nature of Broadway.”

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BroadwayChristopher PetersonDecember 4, 2024Chris Peterson
The Box Office Triumph of Wicked May Have Saved the Future of Movie Musicals
The Box Office Triumph of Wicked May Have Saved the Future of Movie Musicals

“As Wicked continues its meteoric rise, it offers a simple but powerful message to Hollywood: audiences are ready to embrace movie musicals. And if studios are willing to invest in them, these productions could defy gravity at the box office for years to come.”

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MoviesChristopher PetersonDecember 2, 2024Chris Peterson
Splitting 'Wicked' Into Two Movies Was the Right Choice
Splitting 'Wicked' Into Two Movies Was the Right Choice

“The decision to split Wicked into two parts is more than just a logistical choice; it’s a celebration of the story’s depth and magic. It was also a financially savvy decision that ensured long-term profitability while giving audiences an unforgettable cinematic experience.”

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MoviesChristopher PetersonNovember 28, 2024Chris Peterson
Why I’m Thankful for Theatre in 2024
Why I’m Thankful for Theatre in 2024

“In 2024, I’ve seen the power of theatre to strengthen communities, particularly in educational spaces. As I work with young artists and designers, I witness how theatre brings them together in ways that transcend the classroom.”

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ObservationsChristopher PetersonNovember 27, 2024Chris Peterson
Theatre Faces Backlash Over Response to Criticism of Casting of ‘Elf’ Musical
Theatre Faces Backlash Over Response to Criticism of Casting of ‘Elf’ Musical

“The theatre’s President and CEO suggested that it was the industry’s fault for not training BIPOC performers enough to meet their audition standards.”

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CaliforniaChristopher PetersonNovember 24, 2024Chris Peterson
Fans Should Refrain From Singing During the 'Wicked' Movie
Fans Should Refrain From Singing During the 'Wicked' Movie

“As excitement builds for the upcoming Wicked movie, a pressing concern has emerged: will theater audiences respect the cinematic experience or will the urge to belt out Defying Gravity be too much to resist? To those planning to attend: please, do not sing during the movie.”

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MoviesChristopher PetersonNovember 19, 2024
High School Officials Suspend 'The Laramie Project' Production Hours Before Curtain Rises
High School Officials Suspend 'The Laramie Project' Production Hours Before Curtain Rises

The school district stated that the reason for postponing the performances was “to better prepare our audience and the public for the seriousness of the play’s content.”

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High School TheatreChristopher PetersonNovember 18, 2024News
Santa Rosa High School Theatre's "Dog Sees God" Will Be Allowed to Perform, with restrictions
Santa Rosa High School Theatre's "Dog Sees God" Will Be Allowed to Perform, with restrictions

“Following the uproar over their decision to cancel Santa Rosa High School’s production of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead”, the school district is reversing course and allowing it to be staged at the school, but only for audiences 16 and older.”

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High School TheatreChristopher PetersonNovember 17, 2024Chris Peterson
Why We Perform Spring Awakening
Why We Perform Spring Awakening

“The message that Spring Awakening sends is that whatever you're going through, whoever you are, whoever you love, it's okay. It's all part of growing up. And that message is so crucial to developing teenagers.”

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Observations, High School TheatreOnStage Blog StaffNovember 17, 2024Josh Turner
The question that every prospective student should be asking programs but aren’t
The question that every prospective student should be asking programs but aren’t

“Will I have the opportunity to understudy and/or swing on a mainstage production, and will you teach me how to do it?”

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College TheatreOnStage Blog StaffNovember 16, 2024Matthew Teague Miller
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