Looking for some spooky, hellish theatre this October? Try looking at some of the theatrical works based on the legend of Doctor Faustus. An aged German scholar who sells his soul to the devil for one more chance to experience everlasting bliss? It’s got a bit of everything.
In our next two episodes of Meet the Theatre Artist, David Sisco and Laura Josepher discuss their different paths into the theatre business and how life doesn't always take you where you think it will! They also offer their advice to parents whose children want to pursue a career in theatre.
You’re trapped in the middle of a circle. And the only one way out is to make every single person around you laugh. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Welcome to the world of clown! Read on to discover what really happens when you connect with your inner clown.
Looking for new ways to engage your students in your playwriting class? Brit Christopher explores a series of prompts that she often uses with her students, along with some example scenes. Happy writing!
It’s always a good idea to periodically refresh your repertoire so you can feel confident when walking into your next audition. Here are some top tips to help you fall back in love with your audition book!
There's no shortage of acting techniques out there, but today we're exploring the work of an often-overlooked pioneer in acting training, Earle Gister. Let's take a look at his method and how it compares to other techniques.
First time directing middle schoolers? These "hilarious little sponges" may keep you on your toes, but Brit Christopher has some great tips on working with the best kind of students you'll find!
Check out our review of Episode 2 of Crossovers Live! with Marc Shaiman & Megan Hilty. It's a smash! Through a special partnership between StageAgent and Crossovers Live, we arranged for the stars to answer a question from a student in Lisa Cotie's class at Booker T. Washington School of Performing Arts.
Crossovers Live! is the new, live streaming talk show hosted by Tony Award-winning actor, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Cheeky, thought-provoking, and wildly entertaining; iconic artists share rarely heard stories and elaborate on their transition between different types of stardom.
Let's take you on a journey! In our latest blog post, we discover the highs and lows of directing Beauty and the Beast during a global pandemic.
What's your first thought when you think of a middle school drama teacher? Here, Brit Christopher tells us why being a drama teacher isn't simply all fun & games.
Drama teachers & students have all longed for a post-COVID classroom, but we're not in a post-COVID world just yet. So, how do we move forward as school starts up?