“After such a difficult time, it’s been more than a relief to see friends posting positive social media updates about their return to the theatre now that we’re beginning to reopen. But for some, the forced COVID career change, though unwelcome, has been a time to reflect on their work in the theatre and to reevaluate what the future holds.”
Read More“With the film adaptation of ‘In the Heights’ officially released to the general public (both in movie theatres, and on HBO Max), the time for Easter egg hunting has begun. Below are 13 of our favorite cameos, ranging from original Broadway cast members to legendary public radio hosts.”
Read More"Even even in communities outside of theatre, such as sports or academics, honoring a kid for “participation” is looked upon as frivolous nonsense. If “everybody wins,” then doesn’t nobody win? Doesn’t this create only extrinsic, rather than intrinsic, motivation? My answer is a resounding no.”
Read More“New York City is an amazing place, but it doesn’t have to be the be-all and end-all of the theatre world. Great work is happening everywhere and it’s time we really appreciate it.”
Read More“April 29th marks 25 years since RENT opened on Broadway in 1996. As think pieces and tributes pour in, why not take a few minutes to appreciate these 5 things that RENT popularized for the Broadway community.”
Read More“Thanks to the activism and hard work of the groups On Our Team and Costume Professionals for Wage Equity, Playbill and BroadwayWorld now require that anyone posting a job must include salary in their announcement.”
Read More“I can’t think of anything less fun than a Grease prequel – especially one that details the tumultuous, yet still somehow boring relationship between Danny and Sandy. That is because Danny and Sandy’s relationship is the least important aspect of Grease.”
Read MoreIn a normal year, KJK Productions would work with high school students to present a full-length musical for a live audience. Of course, these days, an in-person project like that would be impossible. Instead, this daring creative team decided to jump headfirst into the world of Zoom to create a unique virtual version of Urinetown. Using green screens, ring lights, new microphones, and some serious editing, this is not your average “zoomsical”.
Read More“If I’m looking for quality theatrical entertainment online during this pandemic, I don’t have to look any further than the Team StarKid Youtube channel.”
Read More“So much of the job is advocacy for actors, what the actors’ boundaries are, what they’re confident in doing, and then translating. What is the director's vision? Translating that into movement for the actors or translating actor movement or boundaries back to the director.”
Read More“The web is this really messy, chaotic place full of entertainment properties, fans, marketers, journalists, all coexisting together. And just like any real place, it’s full of tension, joy, and all the other stuff that makes for interesting stories—which is why it’s a great place to make theatre in new ways.”
Read More“For the last few months, Yess Hernandez has taken Cinderella, Elsa, Anna, and Rapunzel to the streets, sharing her art and talents with the children of New York by giving them a touch of fairytale magic in the midst of a global pandemic. She has two goals in mind, to put something beautiful out there for the children of New York, and to save her father’s life.”
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