Interviewing Theatre Kids: Drama From a Student Perspective
What's it really like to be a theatre kid? What are the typical stereotypes tied to the label of 'theatre kid'? We decided to go straight to the source! Six high school drama students tell us their experiences of life as a theatre kid.
Theatre: A Culture of Consenting?
As actors, are we trained to say YES? And how do we deal with the notion that we are expected to consent if we want to be seen as castable? Our latest blog post explores the concept of consent in the theatre.
Clowning Around! (What I Learned in Clown Class)
You’re trapped in the middle of a circle. And the only one way out is to make every single person around you laugh. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Welcome to the world of clown! Read on to discover what really happens when you connect with your inner clown.
9 Tips For Refreshing Your Repertoire
It’s always a good idea to periodically refresh your repertoire so you can feel confident when walking into your next audition. Here are some top tips to help you fall back in love with your audition book!
The Gist of Gister
There's no shortage of acting techniques out there, but today we're exploring the work of an often-overlooked pioneer in acting training, Earle Gister. Let's take a look at his method and how it compares to other techniques.
Typecasting: Whose stories are we telling?
In our latest blog post, we take a look at the issues around typecasting and question how we can move forwards as an industry and a community. Let's go!
Casting Expectations: When your body is (not) the problem
As Women's History Month continues, today we're looking at casting expectations and the pressure to conform to society's and media's standards of beauty.
Goal-setting and Goal-shifting for Artists
How are those New Year's Resolutions going? If they disappeared rather quickly, take a look at this blog post about goal-setting, and goal-shifting, for artists.
Stage Combat: A Beginner's Guide
Effective stage combat can be a daunting prospect for any actor. Our latest blog post offers an introduction on how best to serve the fight director and the play in moments of physical combat.
Theatre Games and Warm-Ups
Theatre games are a great way to break the ice and warm-up the body. They are also a staple of every drama class and rehearsal. Here are some warm-ups and theatre games for you to try!
Divas: An Entymology
The world of musical theatre loves a divine diva, but what does the word 'diva' really mean and why are they so revered? Let's find out!
Acting: An Extreme Sport
The voice is a fragile thing and performing vocal extremes night after night can be damaging. In this blog post, we offer some tips on how to use your voice safely onstage.