The Showstopper Blog

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

Headshots: Tips and Tricks

A headshot is one of an actor’s most important tools. But getting headshots you love and that represent you is not always easy. Check out our top tips!

10 Theatre Games and Warm-Up Exercises for Kids!

Bored of the same games and exercises you have been using with your drama kids recently? Check out our 10 favorites and adapt them to suit you!

Tell Me About Yourself: How To Answer Common Audition Questions

It's easy to overlook one of the most important parts of an audition: the interview. We look at how to prepare for, and answer, common audition questions.

Student Commitment in Drama: A Post-Pandemic Slump?

Have you noticed a slight sense of student apathy or detachment now rehearsals and shows have returned in person? How do we navigate a post-pandemic slump?

New Shows for Amazing Audition Materials!

Looking for new and exciting shows, monologues or scenes? Let's take a look at just some of the great new works we feature on StageAgent!

What is a Dramaturg?

Have you ever been in a production and heard the word dramaturg mentioned? What or who is that? Let's demystify the dramaturg and look at what they do!

Why Do We Idolize Our Theatrical Heroes

Idolizing your theatrical heroes is no new thing, but why do we do it and is it healthy for us to put someone on a pedestal? Let's take a look!

First Steps to Tackling Shakespeare

We've all heard of William Shakespeare in some way. But how does we take those first steps to understanding his plays? Read our latest post for some tips!

Acting Exercises You Can Do Alone

Being a working actor or actress means having to continually work on sharpening and upgrading your skills. But what acting exercises can you do by yourself?

The Skill-Building of Ensemble Acting

You got cast in the ensemble. Did your heart sink a little? Well, here's a reminder why it shouldn't! The skills you build in the ensemble are numerous!

The 10 Hottest Musicals to See on Broadway This Year!

2022 on Broadway and it's a great year for shows! Let's take a look at just some of the hottest musicals you can catch on Broadway this year!

You've Earned Your BFA, Now What?

After four years of hard work, you've walked away from college with your much-longed for BFA. You're an actor out in the world! But what do you do now?