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.
How to Run a Successful (and Fun!) Youth Drama Camp
Running a successful drama camp is not all plain-sailing! Our latest blog post offers some tips to help you give the kids an experience they won't forget.
I Wish I Knew: How artists are coping in self-isolation
Artists have been hit hard during this covid-19 pandemic. This month, I Wish I Knew asks them how they're coping while staying creative and connected.
An Actor's Toolkit: What to Keep and What to Throw Out
Good acting is complicated. There are a ton of tools available to help us improve our craft, but which are the most effective? Which do you keep?
Generalize Your Portfolio - Why it is Useful to Have More Than One String in Your Bow
It’s no secret that finding work in theatre is a game of chance. But, as someone with a diverse skill set, more opportunities might just come your way!
Distance Learning: A Beginner's Guide
In this brave new world of distance learning, drama teacher Cindi Calhoun guides you through teaching, and learning, theater online for the first time.
Introducing: Wagner's Ring Cycle
A short introduction to Wagner's Ring Cycle, a very quick synopsis of the whole cycle, & an introduction to the many characters in Wagner's epic masterpiece.