The Showstopper Blog

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

Identifying Type: Choosing the right audition materials

What is type and how do you know what yours is? If you have an audition around the corner check out our advice on choosing materials suitable for your type.

I Wish I Knew: Being a Swing in Hamilton with Christopher Henry Young

I Wish I Knew inteviews Christopher Henry Young about being a Swing in the hit musical Hamilton, how theater saved him, and how to make touring a success.

Directing children: Is the nose-picking an acting choice?

Kids pick their noses...on stage. It happens. But if you look beyond the gross habits, working in educational theatre offers a lot more than a few germs.

A Graceful Exit: The Subtle Art of Backing Out of a Project

Backing out of a project is a tricky problem to navigate. How do you leave a show without burning your bridges? Our latest blog post offers some useful tips

NYC Audition Season: What you already know about auditioning (and what you don't!)

It's January. It's NYC audition season. Are you ready for it? Seasoned New York performer Rob Richardson offers his tips for surviving the audition frenzy.

I Wish I Knew: Diversity in Casting with Victor Vazquez

Victor Vazquez shares about his dedication to equity by supporting projects led or created by POC artists, women, and queer creators in NYC and globally.

Interviewing the Clown Prince: Anthony Laciura gives an insight into his career, and life as a character actor.

Anthony Laciura gives a fascinating insight into his career in opera, theater, and television, and life as a character actor.

Beyond the Proscenium: An Introduction to Immersive Theater

Immersive Theater has been identified as one of the most definitive theatrical trends of the 2010's. Let's take a look at what makes it so popular!

A Festive Feast! Our pick of the best Christmas shows

It's that time of year! With the mulled wine warmed, the turkey prepped, and the presents wrapped, kick back and enjoy our pick of the best Christmas shows.

Understanding Voice Types in Opera

Do you know your soprano from your mezzo, how about your lyric from your dramatic? Take a look at our guide to voice types in opera to learn more.

I Wish I Knew: The imposter syndrome of being a replacement with Nemuna Ceesay

I Wish I Knew dives into the head of it's creator Nemuna Ceesay. Fresh off tour as an actor's replacement, she discusses the hurdles and learning moments.

I Wish I Knew: Intimacy Direction with Sarah Lozoff

This week on I Wish I Knew, Sarah Lozoff discusses Intimacy Direction. She answers what it is, why it's so needed, and how to become an Intimacy Director.