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Applying for college but overwhelmed my your options? In this blog post, we explore the most common degrees available for theatre students in the US.
As we settle into the new year, let's take a moment to discover the huge range of new show guides added to StageAgent over the last few months!
If you've taken an acting class, you've probably heard about actions or tactics. But what are they and how do they enhance a performance? Let's find out!
Do you know your sprechstimme from your recitative, or your buffa from your seria? Don't let the strange opera terminology scare you off! Read this guide to opera terminology. and learn how …
Wondering how to identify your voice type? Well, you've come to the right place! Learn how to discover and then extend your vocal range.
What happens when you're cast as an off-stage understudy in a brand new, hit show? Mychele Lebrun explains her unique role in Police Cops: The Musical!
There are plenty of great teenage roles out there, but when are they appropriate for teenagers to play them and when do questions need to be raised? Let's explore!
Side hustles are a necessity in the life of an actor. But it can be tricky to balance your true career with something else that will pay the bills. Let's explore the pros and cons of some co…
Performers are always running around with big backpacks, but what's actually in those bags? Follow our bag checklist to help you plan every step of the way before a show!
Improv can put the fear into an actor, but it doesn't have to be scary! Let's discuss some tips on how to embrace it as a valuable acting tool.
Have you ever been interested in doing voice over for cartoons? Or maybe you want to explore a character voice for an upcoming play? Whether you're looking to use your…
"5,6,7,8!" Did your heart just skip a beat? Dance calls can be a scary thing for the most confident of performers. Discover how to boost your confidence and prepare for your next dance call.
Casting a school production throws up a host of tricky questions and issues that can be hard to navigate. How do you support your students, make it fair, and achieve the best possible produc…
Discover what it takes to become a triple threat designer, as well as a triple threat performer, with hair, wardrobe, and makeup creative, Bebe Brunjes!
"Wait, no-one's played this role before...ever?!" Originating a role is a very exciting, if slightly daunting opportunity. Emma Houlahan offers her advice on the process!
Whenever a student contacts me about a "problem spot" in a song she's preparing, I remind her: "It's not the actual note, line, or phrase that's tripping you up; it's…
Your days are filled with teaching and evenings are filled with rehearsals. And not to mention grading. So how do you balance the workload? Check out our top tips on time management!
In the next interview in our Multi-Hyphenate series, we sat down with dialect coach and performer, Becca Barrett, to talk all things voice!
You probably know his uncle, but how familiar are you with the actor and practitioner Michael Chekhov? Find out more about Chekhov and psycho-physical acting.
With so many new musicals centered around pop/rock artists, it's now more commonplace to need a pop/rock audition song. But how do you choose which one? Let's take a look!
Are you looking for the perfect Disney song for your next audition? Keen to think outside the box? Check out our top 10 picks of Disney songs for women!
Handy with a needle and thread? Always doodling costume designs? This is the post for you! Today we dive into the backstage world of costumes with costume supervisor Phoebe Chambers.
Congratulations, you have a theatre kid! But how do you nurture your child's aptitude for theatre if you have no idea where to begin? Don't panic, we have some great advice to start you off.
In our next instalment of the Multi-Hyphenate Series, we get the pleasure of deep diving into the world of directing with multi-hyphenate Jacob Wolstencroft!
Drama classrooms are a place of learning and community, where education and vulnerability collide. Challenging conversations often arise, but how do we deal with them effectively?
