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Behind the Scenes by John Miller – March 2024 King Triton’s court, Ursula’s Lair, and a storm-tossed Galleon; are just a few of the many scenes set under and over the sea in the Reif Theater Arts production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. How do we go about designing these scenes without breaking our
For more than 40 years, March has been officially designated for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®)
Keep Patrons Coming Back: How to Craft a Consistent, Branded Experience By On The Stage Team A consistent brand does more than make your materials look good; it creates trust. It’s how your audience recognizes you, connects with you, and feels inspired to return season after season. When your brand aligns across your website, ticketing,
Our friends at the Playwrights’ Center are hosting a special event that we thought you might be interested in. The information on the event is below. About the event Please come to Playwrights’ Center on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. and be a part of Artists in Conversation: The Art of Resilience. In the
This festival will be the first time we’ve done a festival “in the round”, i.e. on an arena stage, where the audience can completely surround the actors.
Behind the Scenes by John Miller – February 2025 It’s been said that “Everyone knows how to do two jobs, their own and sound.” OK, it was me, I said that! But it’s true! I’ve never had anyone come back to me at the light board and complain that they can’t see the actors, but
Theatre du Mississippi wants your original one-act play for our 2026 Playwriting Competition!
February 2026 AFTA CEO Erin Harkey and NEA Chair Mary Anne Carter address U.S. Conference of Mayors on arts as democratic infrastructure On January 30, 2026, Erin Harkey and Chairman Carter took the stage at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. It was a gathering where mayors discussed roads, public safety,
From the Stage Agent website – written by Laura Josepher Theatre games are a great way to break the ice, warm-up the body, and unite a cast. Some games are designed to focus on one specific skill or task, while others are aimed at building community. They are also a great way to “take the
The Board of Directors of Lakeshore Players Theatre is thrilled to announce the promotion of Megan K. Pence to Executive Director, effective immediately.