The Showstopper Blog

Celebrating female opera creators: we look at three creators and their contribution to the genre across the centuries, and around the globe.

Over 400 years after his death, Shakespeare’s works have been adapted, modernized and deconstructed many times over. But are these changes for the better?

Scene study is an extremely common and effective part of an actor’s training. Here are the real nuts and bolts of putting your scene together.

Deciding whether or not to get an MFA? Actress Shanelle Leonard discusses how she started in the theater and shares about her grad school journey!

The 2019 awards season is under way in London's theatreland...check out our guide to the hottest award winners and nominees!

I Wish I Knew talks to Tony nominated actor Michelle Wilson about what she wishes she knew before she started her successful acting career.

For Women's History Month, Brenda Jean Foley of the Bridge Initiative gives a look into the world of women in theatre

I Wish I Knew is dedicated to inspiring young artists and this week features Amy Anders Corcoran, a director sharing what she wishes she knew starting out.

Here is a little guide to some operas you might not find on the standard beginners' lists, but which could be just the ticket to starting a love of opera.

Nemuna Ceesay interviews Sam White of Shakespeare in Detroit about her journey to success, hoping to motivate aspiring directors to follow their dreams!

Who is the playwright behind many of the 20th century's best known plays and why has he taken over London's West End? Celebrate the life of Harold Pinter.

Tips on how prepare for your college drama school auditions.