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Advice for developing a thriving professional career in the theatre industry

How to Help Your Director Carry Out His or Her Vision

A stage director needs a ton of support to carry out his/her vision. Here are the key people who need to help the director guide a show to success.

Community: A Theatrical Necessity

There is no theatre without an audience. Community engagement is not just something that’s nice to do – it is essential to the creation of the art itself.

Social Media Savvy for Actors

NYC Casting Associate Kate Lumpkin shares her five guidelines to help actors successfully use social media to enhance their performing arts careers.

Unveiling Artistic Identity or #WhyIMadeThisAlbum

Classical actor Lenne Klingaman talks about the many voices one can explore in an artist's life, and her journey from actor to indie folk recording artist.

A Theatre Geek’s Back-to-School Shopping Guide

Learn how theatre people should go about with their back-to-school shopping! Read Megan Loughran's ongoing column about Pratfalls & Other Serious Business.

Actors: Do Your Homework!

What does it take to live an artist's life? Arts industry expert Kate Lumpkin talks about what it means to do your homework.

The Theatre Performer’s Back-to-School Guide

The start of a new school year gives you a fresh start. Learn how, as a theatre performer, you can make the most out of the coming school year.

Beyond Performance: How Else to Make an Artist's Life

There's a lot besides acting in the entertainment world! Here, Kate Lumpkin details her journey from aspiring actor to entertainment industry professional.

Choosing a Drama School: Advice from A.C.T.'s Conservatory Director

Advice on choosing a drama school from the director of American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), one of the top-ranked drama schools in the US.

How to Prepare for an Audition

Tips from professional actress Danielle Frimer on how to prepare for an audition. Really valuable information for young actors!

The Do's and Don't's of Audition Style

Broadway casting associate Kate Lumpkin gives her expert opinion on how to dress for an audition.