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Jul 13, 20231 min

For the Actors Who "Move Well"

This one is for the actors who move well. For the ones who make their way into the singing portion of an audition with all the confidence...

Aug 8, 20221 min

“Too Fat to Be Loved:” The Dark Truth of Fatphobia in Youth Theatre

PERSONAL NOTE: I’m HORRIFIED by the reports in this article. Adults should know better. Think outside the box people!!! THIS. IS....

Jan 12, 20221 min

6 Easy Audition Fixes You Can Make Right Now

Auditions are hard. There’s no doubt about it. There are few other experiences where you only have a few minutes to go in and demonstrate...

Jul 19, 20215 min

10 Keys to Becoming a Strong Contributor to the Theatre Community

PERSONAL NOTE: Read this as many times as is necessary for it to sink in. Greatest culmination of advice I’ve seen in a LONG, LONG while....

Jun 27, 20211 min

Encourage More Boys To Join Youth Theatre

I remember going for a walk one day in the summer while listening to the album, Sondheim on Sondheim. While I knew most of the songs...

Oct 6, 20191 min

The Top 30 College Acting Programs for 2019-2020

MY ALMA MATER MADE THE LIST! When it comes to the craft of acting, students today have plenty of options for the type of way they want to...

Mar 11, 20151 min

Find The Perfect Monologue

LAST UPDATED: JULY 16, 2019 3:23 PM Looking for a killer monologue for your next audition or acting class? Backstage’s new monologue...

Jun 22, 20096 min

Ashanti Should've Met Jeremy Quinn

I’m sorry that when Ashanti was growing up, she didn’t get to take classes with Jeremy Quinn. Ashanti, God love her, is trying to be a...