The Showstopper Blog

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

College Auditions: Preparing to Shine

Tips on how prepare for your college drama school auditions.

I Wish I Knew: Interview with Casting Director Cathy Reinking

10 questions for casting director Cathy Reinking. Nemuna Ceesay's new blog I Wish I Knew interviews experts about their advice for aspiring young artists.

Shakespeare’s History Plays: Unraveling the Kings

Shakespeare used English history throughout his works, but how do we make sense of his kings and battles in the history plays?

Playwright Chronicles: From Page to Stage

In the final Playwright Chronicles, we discussed the ultimate big step for the emerging playwright: how do you transition your plays from the page to stage?

I Wish I Knew: Interview with The Get Down Actress Stefanée Martin

10 questions for Netflix's The Get Down actress, Stefanée Martin. Nemuna Ceesay's new blog I Wish I Knew interviews artists about their journeys to success.

Playwright Chronicles: Research and Character Development

Welcome to the latest installment of Playwright Chronicles! Join us for a chat with StageAgent playwrights on research, character development & creativity.

Playwright Chronicles: A Day in the Life

How do writers get the creative juices flowing? Find out about a typical day in the life of several of the contemporary playwrights featured on StageAgent.

Playwright Chronicles: Influences and Inspiration

Learn about the influences and inspirations for various contemporary playwrights featured on StageAgent.

Playwright Chronicles: Tom Attea

Interview with the playwright, Tom Attea, a member of The Dramatists Guild who has written 14 shows which have been produced in Off-Broadway theater.

Preparing an Operatic Role: Part Two

Part two in our series on preparing an operatic role. Learn how to perform character research, memorize your lines and other expert tips.

Playwright Chronicles: Marco Antonio Rodriguez

Fascinating interview with playwright Marco Antonio Rodriguez. Learn about his theatrical influences and the process behind his writing style.

Preparing an Operatic Role: Part One

You got the role in the opera! The preparation you do before rehearsals start could influence not only this role, but the rest of your career.