“I was recently alerted to some controversy happening with a casting decision at a college theatre program, where a faculty member has been pre-cast in a department production alongside students. There are several compelling reasons why this practice should be avoided.”
Read More“A community theatre in California is asking for help after a fire destroyed their storage facility containing more than 40 years-worth of their props, costumes, sets, and historical records, just four days before their next performance.”
Read More“A video is being widely shared on social media where a producer publicly blamed a canceled performance on an actor after they had called out sick, going as far as implying that the actor was lying about their illness.”
Read More“Devised works let students have thoughts, ideas, opinions, and creative impulses they might never have been called to stretch.”
Read More“President Walk's decision to resign, rather than steering the university through this challenging period, is a glaring act of betrayal. At a time when students and staff needed reassurance, stability, and clear direction, Walk chose to walk away.”
Read More“The handling of the closure has been nothing short of appalling. To give students, staff, and faculty only a week’s notice is not just disrespectful; it is inhumane.”
Read More‘Recently I was alerted to a community theatre that was charging $50 to audition for their upcoming shows. I was more than a bit surprised by this because it’s the first time I’ve ever seen a community theatre charge, let alone that much, for someone to simply audition for their shows.”
Read More“When an actor works backstage they get to see the other side of things. They get to see the rest of the hard work that goes into a show. It helps build an appreciation of what goes on behind the scenes.”
Read More“Theatre doesn't just teach you to act, or dance, or sing. It can also instill in your child things they might not effectively learn elsewhere.”
Read More“According to a social media post by the fitness guru, there is interest in potentially bringing a show to Broadway that would encourage people to exercise during the performance.”
Read More“When actors are dishonest about their conflicts, it can throw an entire rehearsal period off.”
Read More“A former theatre manager has claimed he became “vulnerable and isolated” during the lockdown period, leading him to download pictures of children being abused.”
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