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What to Stream: 10 Movies on YouTube for Theatre Fans

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What to Stream: 10 Movies on YouTube for Theatre Fans

“What to Stream” is a blog series featuring movies you can stream online (with a subscription or for rent). Whether they are films that inspired Broadway, were inspired by Broadway, or just tug at our musical heartstrings, we’ve got the list of movies every theatre fan should check out. The final entry in our series, […]

August 26, 2019

What to Stream: 10 Movies on Prime Video for Theatre Fans

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What to Stream: 10 Movies on Prime Video for Theatre Fans

“What to Stream” is a blog series featuring movies you can stream online (with a subscription or for rent). Whether they are films that inspired Broadway, were inspired by Broadway, or just tug at our musical heartstrings, we’ve got the list of movies every theatre fan should check out. Part three of our series, here’s […]

August 19, 2019

What to Stream: 10 Movies on Hulu for Theatre Fans

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What to Stream: 10 Movies on Hulu for Theatre Fans

“What to Stream” is a blog series featuring movies you can stream online (with a subscription or for rent). Whether they are films that inspired Broadway, were inspired by Broadway, or just tug at our musical heartstrings, we’ve got the list of movies every theatre fan should check out. Continuing our series, here’s what you […]

August 12, 2019

What to Stream: 10 Movies on Netflix for Theatre Fans

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What to Stream: 10 Movies on Netflix for Theatre Fans

“What to Stream” is a blog series featuring movies you can stream online (with a subscription or for rent). Whether they are films that inspired Broadway, were inspired by Broadway, or just tug at our musical heartstrings, we’ve got the list of movies every theatre fan should check out. To kick off our series, here’s […]

August 5, 2019

How to Choose Your Next School Musical

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How to Choose Your Next School Musical

The curtain has drawn, the stage is empty, and the next season is just around the corner… but choosing your next musical from literally hundreds of titles can be a daunting task. Here are 5 things to consider when choosing the right show for your school. 1. Your budgetDepending on the resources available to you, […]

July 29, 2019

10 Great Books for Theatre Fans

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10 Great Books for Theatre Fans

Summer is in full swing and if you’re finding yourself in need of more theatre in your life, or if you’re just curious about your favorite shows, we’ve got a list of books every theatre fan should have on their shelf. 1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne […]

July 26, 2019

3 Ways to Prep Theatre Costumes like a Broadway Pro

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3 Ways to Prep Theatre Costumes like a Broadway Pro

The clothes make the man… or in this case, the character. Costumes play such an important role in theatre and prepping them for a production is a lot of work! Our friend, Shana Albery, who’s worked as a wardrobe supervisor for productions like Finian’s Rainbow and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, gave us three tips […]

June 10, 2019

5 Tips to Memorize Your Lines

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5 Tips to Memorize Your Lines

Scripts can be long, sometimes up to 150 pages (or longer) and when you’ve got a part in the show, it can be a daunting task to memorize everything your character says. Whether you have one line or one thousand, here are 5 tips to help you learn your lines faster! 1. Read before bedIt’s […]

June 3, 2019

7 Must-Have Backstage Items (From a Broadway Wardrobe Supervisor!)

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7 Must-Have Backstage Items (From a Broadway Wardrobe Supervisor!)

Our lovely friend, Shana Albery, who’s worked as a wardrobe supervisor for productions like Memphis and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, gave us more tips on how to run any show like a Broadway show. She told us which items she keeps on hand when she’s working on a production… and we just had to […]

May 20, 2019

The Arts Are Important, Too!

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The Arts Are Important, Too!

The idea that sports are more important than the arts is just silly. Like we said in “Sports vs. Arts: Don’t Make Us Choose,” it’s comparing apples to oranges when both are healthy for you. Sports offer many mental, emotional, and physical benefits, but the arts can offer just as much. And it’s time to […]

May 13, 2019

5 Tips to Nailing a British RP Accent

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5 Tips to Nailing a British RP Accent

What do “Sweeney Todd,” “Mary Poppins,” and “Oliver!” all have in common? They’re set in the United Kingdom! If you’ve landed a part in one of these shows, or any other show set in the UK, you might need to start working on your accent. There are many types of accents across the UK, but […]

May 6, 2019

5 Tips to Survive Tech Week

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5 Tips to Survive Tech Week

Tech Week. Also known as Hell Week. The final stretch before Opening Night, when tensions are high, people are stressed, and there’s a lot of work to get done. Thankfully, you don’t have to dread it. Here are 5 tips to help you survive your next Tech Week as smoothly as possible. 1. Eat healthy […]

April 29, 2019

Sports vs. Arts: Don’t Make Us Choose

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Sports vs. Arts: Don’t Make Us Choose

“My passion is better than yours.” This is the battle between sports lovers and art lovers alike. Both sides argue the benefit of one over the other, and it often feels like sports lovers win the debate when arts funding, education, and opportunities are cut. There are two sides and we’re often asked to choose […]

March 15, 2019

10 Ways Theatre Students Can Go Green

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10 Ways Theatre Students Can Go Green

A lot of work goes into putting on a production, but we shouldn’t ignore the many ways we can help the planet while doing so. Here are 10 tips on how you and your castmates can go green when the show must go on! 1. Get a reusable water bottle.When you’re in rehearsal, you need […]

February 28, 2019

10 Ways Theatre Teachers Can Go Green

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10 Ways Theatre Teachers Can Go Green

The show must go on… but it shouldn’t be at the expense of the planet. If you’d like to go green during your production, here are 10 tips to help you and your team reduce waste and help the environment! 1. Use green cleaning products.When it’s time to clean items or rehearsal spaces, skip harmful […]

February 21, 2019

7 Tips for Young Actors and Performers

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7 Tips for Young Actors and Performers

We LOVE Katherine Steele. The YouTuber and performer extraordinaire offers so much to the theatre community, from choosing an audition song to marking your script to turning down a role. She’s so amazing… and we have to share it! Whether you’re in middle school, high school, or college, here are her tips for any young […]

October 22, 2018

10 Shoe Tips from a Broadway Wardrobe Supervisor

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10 Shoe Tips from a Broadway Wardrobe Supervisor

There’s a lot of magic behind the scenes of a Broadway show and everyone has their tricks for making sure it all runs smoothly. Shana Albery, who’s worked as a wardrobe supervisor for productions like Finian’s Rainbow, Memphis, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, gave us some of her backstage tricks… for shoes! Here are […]

October 17, 2018

5 Tips to Casting Your Show with ProductionPro

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5 Tips to Casting Your Show with ProductionPro

You’ve ordered your license and you’re ready to start auditions. But sometimes it’s a challenge to cast an entire show out of a group of kids, right? Luckily, it doesn’t have to be! Here are 5 tips on how you can use ProductionPro to cast your show with ease. 1. Take your own headshots. Before […]

October 2, 2018

5 Tips to Get Off-Book by First Rehearsal

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5 Tips to Get Off-Book by First Rehearsal

You nailed your audition and you got the part. Now it’s time to get those lines down and get off-book in time for your first rehearsal, so you can focus on learning choreography, taking the director’s notes, and developing your character. Here are 5 tips to help you get off book and show-ready with ProductionPro. […]

September 20, 2018

For the Love of Theatre

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For the Love of Theatre

[As first seen on Ken Davenport’s The Producer’s Perspective.] At the age of seventeen I started a theatre company and called it “For the Love of Theatre.” I converted an old carriage house that my father had built into a theater venue, and even cut trap doors in the floor through which stairs would rise […]

September 11, 2018

7 Must-Have Items in Your Rehearsal Bag

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7 Must-Have Items in Your Rehearsal Bag

It’s back to school and time for rehearsals. Are you ready? Now marks the beginning when you and your team put in countless hours to make sure the show is in top shape by opening night. Here are 7 must-have items to get you started on the right foot: 1. Water Bottle It’s absolutely vital […]

September 7, 2018

Happy National Intern Day!

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Happy National Intern Day!

No task is too small in the theatre world, from working in the box office to sitting in during auditions. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a theatre intern, it all depends on the day. “I could be helping out with musicals, the next commercials, plays or films,” says Spencer Gualdoni, who […]

July 26, 2018

How students at a Maryland high school prepare themselves for every rehearsal

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How students at a Maryland high school prepare themselves for every rehearsal

“It usually takes a long time, but not this year – they’re getting it right away.” – Ruth Ridenour, Director of Theatre, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts It was about eight months ago when we first heard about Barbara Ingram School for the Arts (BISFA)  – a performing arts high school in Hagerstown, Maryland. […]

May 7, 2018

In Pre-Production? Here’s 3 Tips To Get Your Research & Designs In Order.

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In Pre-Production? Here’s 3 Tips To Get Your Research & Designs In Order.

Bit by bit, putting it together Piece by piece, only way to make a work of art. – Sunday in the Park with George Congratulations! You’re now in Pre-Production.The best news?You can start organizing right now within your ready-made show breakdown. 🙂Here’s how others have put it all together in ProductionPro: Casting: Tag head shots, […]

February 22, 2018