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Behind the Scenes by John Miller – June 2024 A large placard bearing the words LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS hangs suspended in dark fog. (SMOKE MACHINE) WINO #1 sleeps peacefully on the far left edge of the forestage. (MUSIC CUE 1) A VOICE NOT UNLIKE GOD’S thunders in serious, prophetic tones: VOICE: On the twenty-first…
Our friends and neighbors at WACT (Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre) have announced the dates and location for their biennial state festival, WACTFest. This is WACT’s equivalent to MACT*Fest. The 2027 festival will be held January 29 – 31 in Beaver Dam WI. Watch their website at wact.org for more information as it becomes available.
Dive into the Dark Side with Style From the Stage Agent website – written by Alexandra Appleton Whether you’re a fan who lives for the drama of a Broadway show, a performer dreaming of commanding the stage, or a drama student analyzing every nuance of character development, there’s something undeniably magnetic about musical theatre villains.…
In 2026, Generations Theatre Company celebrates 25 years, and it would not have been possible without the support and devotion of hundreds of theatre-loving people along the way.
The world of theater has its own language and logic that often baffles the uninitiated.
AACT, the American Association of Community Theatre, and MACT, Minnesota Association of Community Theatres, will be hosting a ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, June 30 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm to give you an opportunity to learn more about us and how we can help you thrive. You’ll learn more about our festivals, the services we…
7 Tips to Create a Welcoming Experience for First-Time Patrons By On The Stage Team New patrons are an exceptionally important part of the long-term success of your organization, but it takes more than a couple of emails or a wave in the lobby to gain their repeat business. In fact, earning that loyalty starts with – or…
9 Things to Include in Your Patron Newsletter By On The Stage Team Patron newsletters are a powerful way to stay connected with your most loyal ticket buyers, but they can do much more than simply announce upcoming shows or keep your patrons in the loop. When used strategically, a well-crafted patron newsletter can increase ticket…
Behind every performance is a script that has been truly lived in. And to those of us in the theatre world, there’s nothing more beautiful than that.