Spotlight
Stories that deserve your attention
The Best Theatre Colleges in Every State : Maine
“The University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine offer compelling opportunities for theatre students seeking a well-rounded, immersive education.”
Ariana DeBose Isn’t Going Anywhere: The Burden of “Proving It” Over and Over
“Part of the reason the “Ariana is struggling” narrative is gaining traction is that Hollywood—and audiences—often demand that actresses of color continually prove their worth. One Oscar, one major hit, is never enough. There’s an expectation that their next role must be just as award-worthy, their next film must be just as commercially successful, or else their careers are in jeopardy.”
Trump's appointed Interim Executive Director at Kennedy Center should concern you
“This move appears to be less about fostering a "GOLDEN AGE of American Arts and Culture," as Trump claims, and more about consolidating control over a cherished cultural institution.”
A Halftime Masterpiece: Why Theatre Lovers Should Adore Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance
“For theater aficionados, Kendrick Lamar's show was a celebration of the art form's power to convey complex stories and evoke deep emotional responses, reaffirming the timeless connection between music and theater.”
Do We Want a 'Hadestown' Movie?
“Naturally, with the rise of stage-to-screen adaptations and box office success of Wicked, many are wondering: Is Hadestown the next Broadway hit destined for the big screen? More importantly, do we even want a Hadestown movie?”
Let's Talk About Directors
“In the theatre, the first thing we strive to create in a company is a sense of trust. We explore, we play theatre games, we bond. We take time and great care to fortify our relationships because, at the end of the day, we are putting ourselves in each other's hands. The director should be the nerve center of this trust-building process.”
To the Trans Community in Theatre and Beyond
“Theatre is better because you are here. The world is better because you are here. Keep creating. Keep pushing. Keep being you.”
Theatre Teacher Charged with Embezzlement from Performing Arts Program
“A theatre teacher in New Hampshire has been arrested and charged with felony embezzlement charges stemming from her previous teaching position.”
Directors, Don’t Complicate Community Theatre Auditions
“There is nothing that someone singing 32 bars from another musical would tell me than if they sang a piece from the show they're auditioning for.”
Theatre's Struggle: Will The Next Four Years Be the Final Act?
“I hate getting political, but there’s no way around that. The climate has changed and will continue this way for the next four years. We don’t have the support that we once had.”
BroadwayCon Moves Location at the Last Minute
“It was announced today that BroadwayCon changing venues with just a week to go before the event starts. Organizers announced that it will be moving from the New York Midtown Hilton to the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.”
Why Nebraska Needs Full-Time Teaching Endorsements for Theatre Educators
“By investing in theatre education, Nebraska would demonstrate its commitment to a well-rounded, innovative education system that values the arts as essential to student achievement.”