Due to life events, finances, location, or lack of time, live theatre isn’t always available to us. But the good news is that there are also tons of amazing books and novels that we can enjoy in the meantime. Here are some of the best musicals based on books out there, along with links to the exact books they’re based on!
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Are you trying to recover from a bad rehearsal that has left you and your cast a bit down in the dumps. Well depending on the timeline of where you are in the rehearsal process, there are many ways that you can approach this problem. And here are a few of the most effective ones!
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An actor’s headshot is likely to be the first impression he or she makes on a casting director. Most of the time, there are hundreds of pictures they must sift through to decide who gets an audition. Below are some tips for acting headshots – first a few for all ages, and then a few that are specific for kids!
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So you’ve just closed a show and are now in that awkward in-between phase. You might be going through a range of emotions like boredom, relief, confusion, anxiousness, and sometimes even post-show depression. But just because you aren’t actively working on a show doesn’t mean that you can’t continue to grow and improve. In fact, these down times are actually necessary for moving forward. So here are 17 great ways that you can stay productive between shows!
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The theatre world is home to many different conferences and events that are designed to spread information and make you into a better theatre practitioner. It can be hard to get a good overview of the best ones out there. But we’ve put together a list of some of the greatest theatre conferences that you just won’t want to miss!
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If you’re an actor who wants to improve your performance skills, a great way to further your education is to attend a theatre school! However acting schools are often very competitive and take a lot of work to get into. So here are a few ways you can start improving your odds of getting accepted.
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Although landing your dream role can be an exciting moment, it’s actually just half the battle! But now comes the fun part – getting into character! Sometimes it can be a challenge to fully get into character, but we have you covered with 10 brilliant ways to do so!
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Being a part of show is more than simply singing, dancing, and acting your heart out. It’s a time in which you belong to a community. Because of this, it’s only natural that once you are thrown back into your regular daily life, you’re going to feel a bit blue. However, there are many ways that you can deal with post-show depression. Keep reading to start the healing process. And before you know it, you’ll be ready to move on to the next show!
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Podcasts are a great way to get inspired, stay on top of new trends, and learn about interesting people. And although they aren’t new to the theatrical world, more and more theatre-related ones are starting to pop up. The list below contains old, new big, small, and basically a whole range of different theatre podcasts for your enjoyment. So sit back, relax, and start listening to some podcasts!
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The theatre world is filled with interesting, talented, and selfless people looking for ways to give back. And although it’s easy to slip into the role of simply entertaining its audience, the theatre is capable of so much more. The good in the world will always outweigh the bad. And here are 10 theatre organizations that change lives – acting as living proof that goodness will prevail.
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