The Showstopper Blog

Theatre blog for the StageAgent community including audition tips, acting and singing advice, interviews with theatre industry experts and career advice.

Happy World Theatre Day!

Happy World Theatre Day! We've been discussing our dream roles if the opportunity arose. What are yours? Join in the discussion and let us know!

I Wish I Knew: Being a Sound Engineer and I.A.T.S.E. Leader with Amanda Sager

I Wish I Knew interviews Amanda Sager about being a Sound Engineer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festical, and the President of I.A.T.S.E. Local 154.

31 Useful Theatre Things You Can Do on StageAgent from Home

Stuck at home? StageAgent.com provides you with numerous ways to continue your theatre education online. Check out these 31 useful and fun StageAgent activities you can do from the comfort of your own home.

Playing Killers: Notes From an Actor Repeatedly Cast as Murderers

Nice guys can play terrifying killers right?! Blogger (and lovely human!) Dean Linnard shares his experiences of being repeatedly cast as the bad guy.

The Challenges of Running a Community Theater

Being part of a community theater is fun, but it also comes with its own headaches. Jason LeBlanc reveals the top challenges he has faced over the years!

They Want Me to Do What? How to Take an Adjustment.

Don't crash and burn if the director gives you an unexpected adjustment in your next audition. Discover what you need to know to take an adjustment well!

Identifying Type: Choosing the right audition materials

What is type and how do you know what yours is? If you have an audition around the corner check out our advice on choosing materials suitable for your type.

I Wish I Knew: Being a Swing in Hamilton with Christopher Henry Young

I Wish I Knew inteviews Christopher Henry Young about being a Swing in the hit musical Hamilton, how theater saved him, and how to make touring a success.

Directing children: Is the nose-picking an acting choice?

Kids pick their noses...on stage. It happens. But if you look beyond the gross habits, working in educational theatre offers a lot more than a few germs.

A Graceful Exit: The Subtle Art of Backing Out of a Project

Backing out of a project is a tricky problem to navigate. How do you leave a show without burning your bridges? Our latest blog post offers some useful tips

NYC Audition Season: What you already know about auditioning (and what you don't!)

It's January. It's NYC audition season. Are you ready for it? Seasoned New York performer Rob Richardson offers his tips for surviving the audition frenzy.

I Wish I Knew: Diversity in Casting with Victor Vazquez

Victor Vazquez shares about his dedication to equity by supporting projects led or created by POC artists, women, and queer creators in NYC and globally.