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One More Dream 'Til Broadway: Why 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' Belongs on Stage
“Every year, as I hum "One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas" or chuckle at Rizzo’s antics, I find myself longing for something more: a Broadway adaptation.”
CT Community Theatre Director Sentenced to Prison for Assaults on Minors
“There is news coming out of CT where a former community theatre director and designer has been sentenced eight and a half years in prison in exchange for a guilty plea to second-degree sexual assault.”
10 Backstage Essentials for Tech Week
“It’s finally Tech Week and you may think that you’re ready to move into theatre, but honestly by now, who even remembers anything that happens off stage? Here’s a checklist for backstage essentials!”
Spotting Red Flags During Community Theatre Auditions
“If the people running auditions seem distracted, disorganized, or just plain bored, take note.”
Former Theatre Teacher Sentenced to 33 years in Prison on Child Exploitation Crimes
“Dendy admitted to obtaining inappropriate images of students at Washington County High School, communicating with students using fake Instagram accounts.”
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?”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”