The Showstopper Blog

Theatre blog for the StageAgent community including audition tips, acting and singing advice, interviews with theatre industry experts and career advice.

The Ultimate Triple Threat: What is a Swing?

Swings are the backbone of theatre performers and the ultimate triple threat. But exactly what do they do and what does it take to be a brilliant swing? Let's find out!

Ten Musicals You Didn’t Know Were Based on Books

Have you ever wondered how your favourite musicals came to be on the stage? Join us down the wonderful rabbit hole of musicals which are based on books!

10 Great Plays to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! To celebrate, we're taking a look at some of the greatest plays written by Irish playwrights. What others would you include?

Discover the Art of Silence

Silence in various forms has a long history in theatre. Discover the roots of silence and the different ways theatre artists use it to great effect.

How to Shine at Showcase

Showcase is one of the most anticipated yet stressful moments in a drama student's career. But worry not, here are our tips on how to shine at showcase!

Bringing your Authentic Self into the Audition Room

Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking process and it's easy to lose your authentic self in the process. So let's explore how to best showcase YOU in the room!

Becoming a Theatre Technician: Life as a Stage Manager

Ever wondered exactly what a stage manager does and how to break into the industry? We sat down with Adam McClelland to discover the skills and experience needed to land the role.

Demystifying the Art of Belting

Belting is a vocal quality most associated with musical theatre, but it's also one of the most mysterious. Discover how to belt correctly and explore your voice!

How to Rehearse a Monologue

You’ve found the perfect audition monologue. It’s everything you need to land the starring role. Now what? Discover how best to rehearse a monologue and secure a stand-out audition.

Our Top 5 Tips on Acting Through Song

If you’re a singing actor (or an acting singer) but want to dive deeper into the world of acting through song, here are our top 5 tips to get you started!

Theatre Degrees: What Are Your Options?

Applying for college but overwhelmed by your options? In this blog post, we explore the most common degrees available for theatre students in the US.

Celebrating a New Year and New Show Guides!

As we settle into the new year, let's take a moment to discover the huge range of new show guides added to StageAgent over the last few months!