Dress rehearsal reminds everyone in the room that theatre is handmade. It is carried by people who may never take a bow, but whose work is inside every laugh, every blackout, every entrance, every quick change, every perfectly timed piece of stage magic.

This one is for the stage managers, board ops, backstage crew, and everyone who has ever sat on headset trying to keep a production from gently catching fire in real time.

“A clean, organized props table doesn’t just support the show, it sets the tone. It says: we respect this process. We respect each other. We’re ready.”

“Stage managers are the glue holding productions together. If you’ve ever wondered whether stage managing might be your calling, here are five signs it could be a perfect fit.”

“This is a plea to every stage manager out there: if something feels unsafe, stop the show. Period. You are the last line of defense between a hiccup and a hazard.”

“I believe it is time for theatre artists to step forward and play a role in changing our design and production process; to put sustainability in the front of every production, at the beginning of every design process.”

“Over the years as a theatrical designer and professor, I have had the joy of experiencing many productions that used unconventional materials in scenic designs. I myself am constantly seeking inspiration as someone who loves to transform items and give them that “one more” use before they have to see the recycle bin or dumpster. Thus, I decided to share one example of a production, “Into the Woods”, that discovered the pros and cons of using both new and used plastic items.”