The Showstopper Blog

Welcome to the latest installment of Playwright Chronicles! Join us for a chat with StageAgent playwrights on research, character development & creativity.

How do writers get the creative juices flowing? Find out about a typical day in the life of several of the contemporary playwrights featured on StageAgent.

Learn about the influences and inspirations for various contemporary playwrights featured on StageAgent.

Interview with the playwright, Tom Attea, a member of The Dramatists Guild who has written 14 shows which have been produced in Off-Broadway theater.

Part two in our series on preparing an operatic role. Learn how to perform character research, memorize your lines and other expert tips.

Fascinating interview with playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez. Learn about his theatrical influences and the process behind his writing style.

You got the role in the opera! The preparation you do before rehearsals start could influence not only this role, but the rest of your career.

First time directing a theatrical performance? Read this post to learn how to organize the aesthetics and logistics for your production.

All actors practice in front of the mirror when prepping a role, monologue, or song. Luckily, the smartphone is a much more capable actor's assistant.

Definitive guide on producing a play or musical including how to select a season by theme and how to stay within your budget.

Important tips to help theatre adjudicators provide more useful feedback and help teach drama students.

Sometimes a role calls out to you. Professional stage actor, Rob Richardson shows us how to chase that role, learn it and be ready when it comes your way.