Career

Advice for developing a thriving professional career in the theatre industry

Cruise Ship Entertainment Pt 2: A Few More Tips

In Part 2 of our series on cruise ship entertainment, we explore a bit more of life on the seas as a performer. Read on for some more helpful tips!

Cruise Ship Entertainment Pt 1: A Practical Guide

Today we’re going to talk about being a cruise ship entertainer, what the work is like, and how you live on the ocean for months at a time. Read on!

Hard to Say Goodbye: Leaving a Show on Good Terms

Occasionally, actors are lucky enough to be offered a new opportunity while they already have a gig. Read some tips on leaving a show on good terms.

Life on the Road: A Few Thoughts on Touring

Touring can be a magical and wonderful experience. But before you leave on tour, there is a lot to think about. Read our latest blog for tips on touring!

How to Keep a Long-Running Performance Fresh

How does an actor manage a long-running performance, doing the same thing 6 nights a week for 6 months, a year, maybe longer? Read this actor's account.

The National Tour: More Conversations on Casting

StageAgent interviews casting director Alison Franck for another perspective on casting a national tour and more. Read the interview here for some tips.

Top Tips on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

The diversity, quality, and eccentricity on display at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is amazing! Check out a few tips on the world’s largest arts festival!

The National Tour: Casting

StageAgent interviews casting director, Bob Kale, on his perspective with casting national tours. Read the informative and somewhat surprising interview.

National Tours: The Major Players

StageAgent takes an inside look at the National Tours market with a brief review of the major producers and presenters. Read more on Who's Who in touring.

Keep Calm and Embrace Your Type

To know your type as an actor is to understand your strengths and how others perceive them. Read more about one actor's challenge to embrace his type.

The National Tour: A Beginning Guide

StageAgent is beginning a multi-part series examining life on a National Tour. Join us as we explore the many aspects of living, and working, on the road.

I Left My Heart in Summer Stock

Summer stock theatre can fuel a career faster than any class, seminar, or resume credit. Read about summer stock from the design point of view.