An Atlanta-based theatre company has apologized for controversial language in an actor’s bio in its Come From Away playbill after concerns from members of the Jewish community.

I read a Reddit post from a former theatre student wondering if they were wrong for “getting” their teacher fired, and honestly, it raised a bigger question about guilt, accountability, and how much responsibility students carry for adult decisions.

Timothée Chalamet was absolutely wrong to dismiss opera and ballet the way he did. The absolutely matter. But if we’re being honest, they’re also struggling in ways other sectors are not.

Spokane Civic Theatre has paused The Hunchback of Notre Dame after community backlash over its casting, with performers of color saying Romani roles went to white actors.

The Jeff Awards want us to treat Charles Askenaizer’s nomination like business as usual. It isn’t.

Broadway knows how to cast expansively (other shows this season prove it). So why does Beaches feel like a step backward?

Community theatre auditions aren’t just about who can sing the best 32 bars. They’re about who’s about to make your rehearsal room a joy… or a slow-motion headache.

I love parody. I love satire. I love theatre. Which is why Randy Rainbow’s videos are exhausting. It’s the same one-note routine over and over, dressed up like resistance.

I’m begging theatre groups: don’t use flexibility as an escape hatch. If you’re telling a story about belonging, start by building a process where Autistic and neurodivergent performers can actually belong in your room.

In an era when school theatre is under constant scrutiny, The Sound of Music feels less like the “safe” choice and more like a quietly powerful one.

We love to talk about theatre as a “community” and a place where everyone belongs. But the truth is, not every theatre space feels welcoming, and pretending otherwise doesn’t help anyone.

Amy Poehler asked Jonathan Groff one question on Good Hang and it completely cracked open something most people don’t think about when it comes to Broadway performers. We talk a lot about talent. We don’t talk enough about stamina.