I Wish I Knew: Serving Community with JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell
JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell, Artistic Director of Black Ops Theatre Company, discusses fostering community in Durham, NC, being a mom and freelance directing.
Celebrating the wonderful world of Alan Menken
July 22 is the 70th birthday of Alan Menken, the composer behind many of Disney & Broadway's biggest smashes. Welcome to the wonderful world of Alan Menken!
Dealing with “No”: A Brief Rejection Deflection Guide for Actors
They said no. You prepared your audition for hours, and they said no. Don't beat yourself up, these five tips will help you deal with rejection as an actor.
Drama Teachers: Time to Lesson Plan!
What makes a successful lesson plan for a drama teacher? What should a teacher keep in mind when they create lessons, activities, and assessments?
I Wish I Knew: NY, LA or Chicago? Interview with York Walker and Caitlan Taylor
Trying to decide between NY, LA or Chicago? York Walker and Caitlan Taylor break down the pros and cons of being an artist in each city.
Who wears the pants? A brief look at cross-dressing in opera
We take a look at the tradition of cross-dressing in opera, how it changed during the reign of the castrati, and the prevailing practice of 'pants' roles.
Rediscovering the classics: Arthur Wing Pinero
When thinking about staging the classics of the C19th, does the work of Arthur Wing Pinero come to mind? Read on to learn more about his life and work!
I Wish I Knew: 7 things to know as a director! Interview with Jeffrey Lo
Ever wondered what it takes to become a successful director? Check out our interview with California-based director Jeffrey Lo in the latest 'I Wish I Knew'.
Big Women of Opera: Celebrating female opera creators
Celebrating female opera creators: we look at three creators and their contribution to the genre across the centuries, and around the globe.
Messing Around with the Bard, Yay or Nay?
Over 400 years after his death, Shakespeare’s works have been adapted, modernized and deconstructed many times over. But are these changes for the better?
Scene Study: A Practical Guide
Scene study is an extremely common and effective part of an actor’s training. Here are the real nuts and bolts of putting your scene together.
I Wish I Knew: Thinking About Grad School? Interview With Shanelle Leonard
Deciding whether or not to get an MFA? Actress Shanelle Leonard discusses how she started in the theater and shares about her grad school journey!