The Showstopper Blog

Theatrical lore is ripe with ghosts, curses, and superstitions. As Halloween approaches, we explore the intertwining history of theatre and the supernatural.

We've looked at the top Disney audition songs for women, so now let's take a look at the men! Here, we pick our top ten male audition songs celebrating Disney.

As the parent of a child pursuing a degree in musical theatre, how can you best support their ambition? Here are some tips to help navigate the process.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work front of house in the theatre box office? Our latest blog post offers a fun insight into the box office world!

We all know that having a reputation for a bad attitude is not a good career move, but how to make sure you don't become an accidental diva? Communicate, check yourself, breathe, and read on!

When you read the title ‘gods of opera’ you’re probably imagining a blog about the tenor who could hold the longest high C, or the baritone who can do push-ups while singing fiendish coloratura. But this time, we’re taking a look at the immortal deities who appear in our operas instead.

Broadway is not dead, it's just on bed rest. In our latest blog post, Michael Colby discusses the future of Broadway with a host of well-known performers in aid of The Actors Fund.

From Meisner to Adler to Strasberg, there is a dizzying array of acting theorists and methodologies out there. Here, we take a look at some of the most prominent and ask the question, which is your favorite?

There's no denying it, the state of the fandom in is strong. In our latest blog post we explore musical theatre fandoms in all their fantastic glory!

Community theater...a lifeline for many. Let's take a moment to explore why community theater is so important to individuals, and to our world as a whole.

So, you have a ton of ideas but how do you get them down on the page? Writing a play must be easy right? Umm....errrr.... Brit Christopher offers some tips on getting the writing process going.

Self-tape auditions are becoming more and more common in the present climate. Here are our tips on how to put your best self forward in digital form.