“The value that the theatrical arts bring to the community directly impacts the economy, society, the health and well-being of millions, advocacy for dozens of groups, and the creativity and inspiration fueled by thousands of artists. Governor DeSantis is saying with his veto that the value isn’t there.”
Read More“June is National Safety Month, so in honor of that, we are listing a few basic areas every single community theatre and high school theatre should prioritize for the safety of their volunteers.”
Read More“The talent of the cast and production impact heavily on our overall enjoyment of a musical and play but I do think there is something intangible that makes something especially rewatchable.”
Read More“Tony winning costume designer, William Ivey Long, has been sued over allegations of sexual abuse by one of his victims.”
Read More“While regional and local theatres all over the country are delaying or canceling their upcoming seasons, one Kansas City-area theatre is forging ahead to open next month, ignoring health concerns and union guidelines in the process. To make matters worse, they sent a nasty email to other area theatres listing the names of actors who are speaking out against the reopening date. Which many are calling ‘blacklisting.’”
Read MoreDue to COVID-19, the Twilight Theater Company had to shut their season down early, ending shows such as “A Feminine Ending”. But they were able to produce quite an interesting web series titled, “Overcoming the Artist’s Nightmare”.
Read MoreAn actor in the cast of “American Psycho” admits that he vandalized the set of the show. However, there is much more to the story.
Read More“Producing Neil LaBute’s work is oppressive to womxn, people of size, people of color, people with disabilities, and many other groups, while simultaneously putting money into the hands of someone known to be problematic and hurtful. Keep your theatre life safe and healthy, and truly consider your choice before producing, or working on, a Neil LaBute piece.”
Read MoreI’ve even made a job out of doing social media marketing, and actually, I love it. From a business point of view, it’s a great way of promoting yourself, but as an individual and for your mental health, I’m not sure I agree. Is social media good for performers?
Read MoreA local theatre in Kansas City, MO has found itself at the center of some controversy over its firing of an actress apparently due to “Pro-Trump” comments she had made on social media.
Read MoreMany people living on low incomes often get left out of the accessibility discussions in theatre, but there are several ways to reach low-income communities with your theatre, and these communities are some who need theatre the most.
Read MoreI recently went to see a broadcast of David Hare’s new play, ‘I’m Not Running.’ A political comedy that is excellently staged, one exchange stood out to me. “I’m not political” claims Pauline when she first meets Sandy as his doctor, “why not?” is Sandy’s response.
This question is important because we should all be political, whether we want to be actively involved or not we should all be focused on politics as it affects every part of our lives. If you are lucky enough not to be political, it shows how you feel so secure and protected in your existence and have never had to worry about how someone’s opinions will affect your daily life. How far into politics and political agendas should theatre delve? Should theatre stay away from specific political events such as Brexit, and controversial political figures such as Donald Trump?
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