Shining the Spotlight on Great Contemporary Female Playwrights
We continue to commemorate Women’s History Month with a celebration of some brilliant contemporary female playwrights! Who else would you add to this list?
10 Empowering Musical Theatre Songs Written by Women for Women
As we move towards International Women's Day (March 8th....note it down folks!), we're taking a look at the work of some incredible women who broke through the male-dominated world of musical theatre writing. So get ready to delve deep into these brilliant songs written by women for women.
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.
Awesome Female Playwrights in the Public Domain
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are turning the clock back and shining the spotlight on some awesome female playwrights from bygone eras. Enjoy!
Highlighting Black Opera
Celebrating and highlighting operas by black composers, we take a look at four important works by four leading black composers.
Shuffle Along: How a Revolutionary Musical Became a Part of African-American History
Our first post of Black History Month shines the spotlight on Shuffle Along, the revolutionary musical that was a surprise hit on Broadway in 1921 and changed the future of musical theatre forever.
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.
Playwright Chronicles: A Short Guide to the Short Play
If you're interested in dabbling in playwriting, a short play might be a great way in. Let's take a look at how to get started!
When Your Day Job Isn't Your Dream Job...
It's a well known fact that a lot of actors simply don't make the big time. But how do you reconcile yourself to this uncomfortable fact? Here, we take a look at why it's not the end of the world if your day job isn't your dream job!
Introducing: The Tudor Queens Trilogy
Everyone loves a juicy period drama, with the gorgeous costumes, beautiful settings, and the stories of love prevailing over the tight social codes. Written in the 1830's, Donizetti's Tudor Queens Trilogy looks back at English Tudor history, with stories of romance, drama, and intrigue.
Creating a Youth Theatre Program: How to start?
Creating a new theatre program can be daunting, where do you start? In our latest blog post, we look at the basics you need to consider as you start to plan.