The Showstopper Blog

With Broadway's doors wide open for business, let's take a look at some of the best plays to see on Broadway this spring!

You landed your dream role and are doing what you love most. So why are you suddenly doubting yourself? Let's talk imposter syndrome and how to tackle it!

Oh, those heady summer days. The sun may be shining and the beaches might be calling, but it's also a great time to reap the benefits of an acting program! Let's look at what you can get out of an intensive summer training program!

February marks Black History Month and what better time to delve into the rich catalog of plays by BIPOC writers. Here are our starter suggestions!

Let's take a quick recap! What is copyright law and how does it impact theatre? And what do theatre companies need to consider when planning a production? Our latest blog post explores the details of licensing and how public domain works are treated differently.

It's been a rocky start to 2022 for Broadway but are things starting to settle down? Let's take a look at what closed on Broadway this month.

What's it really like to be a theatre kid? What are the typical stereotypes tied to the label of 'theatre kid'? We decided to go straight to the source! Six high school drama students tell us their experiences of life as a theatre kid.

Define the role of the assistant director. Regular coffee bringer or another pair of expert eyes? In our latest blog post, we explore this tricky role on the production team.

We had some great entries to our competition in December - you've all had some very funny moments on (and off) stage! Here are the winning stories, enjoy!

As Omicron tears through the world and COVID rears its head once more, how are Broadway and the West End's theatre communities coping with the ever changing climate? Can we move forward?

A Christmas Carol, one of the most enduring tales of compassion and generosity triumphing over cruelty and greed. And an ever-popular story to reproduce on stage! Let's take a look at just some of the successful stage adaptations of Charles Dickens' festive novella.

We're all in the midst of a semi-post-pandemic-but-not-really world, but what's it like to start your teaching career in this uncertainty? New drama teacher Kevan Dunkelberg gives us the lowdown!