“After waiting for over a year for (still) unknown reasons, theatre fans finally saw the Tony Awards handed out in a split telecast between CBS and its streaming network Paramount+. There were definitely some highs and lows of the evening, some expected – others definitely not. So let’s dive in.”
Read More“Through sheer stupidity, ignorance and a clear dereliction of duty, a cast member of a Broadway production could have died. And this could have all been avoided if the people responsible acted like human beings, showed compassion, and did their jobs the right way.”
Read More“A local theatre in Australia is under fire from members of their community after their decision to whitewash their upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors” after pledging that they were looking for a diverse cast.”
Read More“London's famous Globe Theatre is warning audience members about 'upsetting' themes in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and, not surprisingly, close-minded politicians and heartless performers in the community have chosen to mock the theatre for this move rather than support it.”
Read MoreSuper-producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh recently unloaded a wave of transphobic comments to a U.K. news site declaring he opposes transgender casting in classic shows because he considers it “gimmick casting” and such a decision would “damage the integrity of the original storylines”.
Read More“I just wish performers who suffer from the stresses of social media, didn’t feel forced to engage in it because industry experts are telling them that their jobs can depend on it.”
Read MoreIn light of the allegations against Alice Ripley, a conversation about interactions between theatre artists and fans has erupted online. But there are aspects to this story that many seem to be missing, especially within the theatre communities.
Read More“While Joseph Brian Houg will certainly be spending a substantial amount of his remaining life in jail, it doesn’t necessarily repair the damage he inflicted on the youth theatre community in Los Gatos for decades. Because Joseph Brian Houg regularly used his positions in the school and theatre to abuse children.”
Read More“Interestingly enough, I’m not as pissed off that Laura Osnes isn’t vaccinated and seemingly believes in dumb conspiracy theories, as I am that her actions put everyone involved in potential danger.”
Read More“With all due respect to white playwrights who have been dead for decades, many of the intricacies and nuances of their work have already been discovered. We know their stories. It is time for something new. It is time for new perspectives and lives to be seen on the stage. That can only happen with a diverse pool of playwright work being presented.”
Read More“In the midst of this weird decade for animation, in 1987 a film came out that I would later realize had a huge impact on my love of singing and dancing, The Chipmunk Adventure.”
Read More“In what can only be described as a momentous change in professional theatre, the Actors’ Equity Association announced sweeping adjustments to its membership policies that will now allow any professional actor or stage manager to join the union. Many support the change, many oppose it. Let’s ask some questions.”
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