The Showstopper Blog

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

When Your Day Job Isn't Your Dream Job...

It's a well known fact that a lot of actors simply don't make the big time. But how do you reconcile yourself to this uncomfortable fact? Here, we take a look at why it's not the end of the world if your day job isn't your dream job!

Introducing: The Tudor Queens Trilogy

Everyone loves a juicy period drama, with the gorgeous costumes, beautiful settings, and the stories of love prevailing over the tight social codes. Written in the 1830's, Donizetti's Tudor Queens Trilogy looks back at English Tudor history, with stories of romance, drama, and intrigue.

Creating a Youth Theatre Program: How to start?

Creating a new theatre program can be daunting, where do you start? In our latest blog post, we look at the basics you need to consider as you start to plan.

Getting to Grips with Brecht

The work of Bertolt Brecht has inspired generations of modern theatre-makers, but who was he and why was his vision so revolutionary? Let's find out!

Theatre Games and Warm-Ups

Theatre games are a great way to break the ice and warm-up the body. They are also a staple of every drama class and rehearsal. Here are some warm-ups and theatre games for you to try!

Divas: An Entymology

The world of musical theatre loves a divine diva, but what does the word 'diva' really mean and why are they so revered? Let's find out!

Theatre Educators: Creating Community in a COVID World

In today's blog post, we explore ideas for some fun and motivational ways to create community in your theatre program during a pandemic.

Acting: An Extreme Sport

The voice is a fragile thing and performing vocal extremes night after night can be damaging. In this blog post, we offer some tips on how to use your voice safely onstage.

Theatre Teacher Check-in: How are YOU?

Theatre teachers...how are you? In the current climate many of us have hit a bit of a wall and actually, that's ok. You are not alone, as our latest blog post explores.

From Ghost Lights to the Scottish Play: Tracking the Supernatural in the Theatre

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

Disney on Broadway: Top ten audition songs for men!

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.

College Musical Theatre Auditions: Advice for Parents

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.