The Showstopper Blog

10 questions for casting director Cathy Reinking. Nemuna Ceesay's new blog I Wish I Knew interviews experts about their advice for aspiring young artists.

Shakespeare used English history throughout his works, but how do we make sense of his kings and battles in the history plays?

In the final Playwright Chronicles, we discussed the ultimate big step for the emerging playwright: how do you transition your plays from the page to stage?

10 questions for Netflix's The Get Down actress, Stefanée Martin. Nemuna Ceesay's new blog I Wish I Knew interviews artists about their journeys to success.

Welcome to the latest installment of Playwright Chronicles! Join us for a chat with StageAgent playwrights on research, character development & creativity.

How do writers get the creative juices flowing? Find out about a typical day in the life of several of the contemporary playwrights featured on StageAgent.

Learn about the influences and inspirations for various contemporary playwrights featured on StageAgent.

Interview with the playwright, Tom Attea, a member of The Dramatists Guild who has written 14 shows which have been produced in Off-Broadway theater.

Part two in our series on preparing an operatic role. Learn how to perform character research, memorize your lines and other expert tips.

Fascinating interview with playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez. Learn about his theatrical influences and the process behind his writing style.

You got the role in the opera! The preparation you do before rehearsals start could influence not only this role, but the rest of your career.

First time directing a theatrical performance? Read this post to learn how to organize the aesthetics and logistics for your production.