The Showstopper Blog

StageAgent intern (& award-winning playwright) Rebecca Bain offers her tips for drama students looking to enter their first one-act playwriting competition.

What's the difference between an active monologue and a descriptive monologue, and how can we find ways to improve our ability in both? Let's take a look!

Drama teachers, you will love StageAgent for Schools! Find out how an educator account provides the curriculum & resources to engage your theatre students.

As the school year starts you're likely thinking about your drama classroom set up. How do we make sure that neurodivergent students also feel comfortable?

In our latest blog post, we explore why arts integration is so important and how theatre can be used as a fantastic tool to bolster student understanding.

As actors we are dependent on the response of others, but this can lead to self-consciousness and doubt. So how do we balance our job & our mental health?

One Act Play Competitions are often a major date in high school theatre calendars. In our latest post, we offer some tips & ideas for preparing your entry!

The thought of returning to acting after a break (for whatever reason) can feel overwhelming and scary. Here are our tips on picking up your craft again!

The decision to leave the drama classroom and change career is a big step but it's becoming increasingly common. Blogger Brit Christopher explains her reasons for making the move.

Grief and trauma are a sad but inevitable part of life. Today, we discuss how theatre is in a unique position to encourage emotional health as we heal.

A headshot is one of an actor’s most important tools. But getting headshots you love and that represent you is not always easy. Check out our top tips!

Bored of the same games and exercises you have been using with your drama kids recently? Check out our 10 favorites and adapt them to suit you!