From the recent movie adaptation of Cats to the phenomenally successful film of Chicago...why are movie musicals so hit and miss?! Let's take a look!
What does it take to learn an aria? How many things are involved? How do I track my progress? Where would I even start? Follow this guide to help you understand the process of learning an aria.
Directing intimacy is challenging and potentially uncomfortable. In this blog post, we explore the basic principles of successfully directing intimacy on stage.
We continue to commemorate Women’s History Month with a celebration of some brilliant contemporary female playwrights! Who else would you add to this list?
As we move towards International Women's Day (March 8th....note it down folks!), we're taking a look at the work of some incredible women who broke through the male-dominated world of musical theatre writing. So get ready to delve deep into these brilliant songs written by women for women.
As Women's History Month continues, today we're looking at casting expectations and the pressure to conform to society's and media's standards of beauty.
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are turning the clock back and shining the spotlight on some awesome female playwrights from bygone eras. Enjoy!
As we come to the end of Black History Month and celebrate the diverse artists who have helped shape the theatre, we take you on a quick journey through verbatim theatre and explore the powerful works of Anna Deaveare Smith.
Celebrating and highlighting operas by black composers, we take a look at four important works by four leading black composers.
Our first post of Black History Month shines the spotlight on Shuffle Along, the revolutionary musical that was a surprise hit on Broadway in 1921 and changed the future of musical theatre forever.
How are those New Year's Resolutions going? If they disappeared rather quickly, take a look at this blog post about goal-setting, and goal-shifting, for artists.
Effective stage combat can be a daunting prospect for any actor. Our latest blog post offers an introduction on how best to serve the fight director and the play in moments of physical combat.