Anna Deavere Smith & Verbatim Theatre
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.
Highlighting Black Opera
Celebrating and highlighting operas by black composers, we take a look at four important works by four leading black composers.
Shuffle Along: How a Revolutionary Musical Became a Part of African-American History
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.
Goal-setting and Goal-shifting for Artists
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.
Stage Combat: A Beginner's Guide
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.
Playwright Chronicles: A Short Guide to the Short Play
If you're interested in dabbling in playwriting, a short play might be a great way in. Let's take a look at how to get started!
When Your Day Job Isn't Your Dream Job...
It's a well known fact that a lot of actors simply don't make the big time. But how do you reconcile yourself to this uncomfortable fact? Here, we take a look at why it's not the end of the world if your day job isn't your dream job!
Introducing: The Tudor Queens Trilogy
Everyone loves a juicy period drama, with the gorgeous costumes, beautiful settings, and the stories of love prevailing over the tight social codes. Written in the 1830's, Donizetti's Tudor Queens Trilogy looks back at English Tudor history, with stories of romance, drama, and intrigue.
Creating a Youth Theatre Program: How to start?
Creating a new theatre program can be daunting, where do you start? In our latest blog post, we look at the basics you need to consider as you start to plan.
Getting to Grips with Brecht
The work of Bertolt Brecht has inspired generations of modern theatre-makers, but who was he and why was his vision so revolutionary? Let's find out!
Theatre Games and Warm-Ups
Theatre games are a great way to break the ice and warm-up the body. They are also a staple of every drama class and rehearsal. Here are some warm-ups and theatre games for you to try!
Divas: An Entymology
The world of musical theatre loves a divine diva, but what does the word 'diva' really mean and why are they so revered? Let's find out!