"Are they better than me?" Dealing with insecurity and rejection.
An actor's life is tough and watching someone else get the part you know you were perfect for is even harder. So, how do we best deal with our insecurities?
Forever Summer: Notes on the Enduring Appeal of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' (From an Actor Who’s Been in it Five Times)
A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's most regularly performed plays, so what's the appeal? We explore the lure of this perennial favorite!!
Herding Cats...Or, What I Learned as a Stage Manager!
Being stage manager is not for the faint of heart but it's also an incredibly rewarding job. Take a dip into the wonderfully busy world of stage management!
Thriving as a Community Theater in a COVID-19 Era
Community theatres are struggling right now. We all want to perform, but how will we do it safely? Blogger Jason LeBlanc explores some creative options.
Choosing a Singing Teacher
With so many singing teachers out there, how do you choose the right one? Follow this guide to choosing a new singing teacher and get right teacher for you.
Mourning the Shows We Have Lost
Many of us were in the middle of rehearsing/performing great shows when COVID-19 struck. How do we mourn the shows we may never get the chance to return to?
Analyzing the Drama: English Renaissance Tragedy
English Renaissance tragedies can be tricky to get your head around, but our latest blog post will demystify these plays and make them a joy to read!
They Don't Like My Play: The Playwright's Guide to Critical Feedback
One of the hardest things as a playwright is to receive critical feedback of your play. Brit Christopher explains why it's necessary to let your guard down.
Help! I Have To Do An Accent!
Working on a new accent for the first time can be a terrifying prospect. Here, we share some tips on how to approach a new dialect (and sound authentic!)
When Theaters Go Dark: Broadway in Lockdown
The lights on Broadway are out. Across the world theaters are dark. Actor Dean Linnard shares his thoughts on the feeling within the NYC theater community.
Creative Ideas for Teaching Middle-School Drama Online
Remote-teaching middle school drama is not an easy task. In this blog post, we offer some useful ideas on how to encourage creativity learning at home.
The Death of Repertory Theater
In mid twentieth-century America, repertory theater was thriving but where did it go? In this blog post we take a look at the history of the rep system.