This is a new feature that I'm bringing out for 2016! In an effort to blog more frequently and consistently in 2016, I'm presenting Tiny Theatre Tips, a series of brief posts sharing tips and advice for your theatre life! Enjoy! Tiny Theatre Tips #1: Grow Super-Thick Skin Theatre is a tough avenue to pursue. …
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I'm a little late this year with my annual Holiday Gift Guide (check out my 2013 and 2014 editions) so I've decided to simplify this year and go with the easiest gifts you can give your theatre people, divided into 5 simple sections. You might have to do a little research to find your local …
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I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that I have an ebook for sale! Some of my most popular posts on this site are related to theatre etiquette, and I think this ebook will be a super addition to any theatre person's library! This 27 page ebook is jam-packed with practical information about the ins and outs …
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The backstage area can quickly become a veritable tornado of costume chaos with big casts. I've been there; the biggest production I've directed so far was The Wedding Singer last year, which had 36 high school-aged actors and lots of costume changes! Yet that's small potatoes for some; I've seen school productions which include entire grade levels... 100+ kids! Unless …
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Drama classes are naturally noisy, chaotic places. You're taking a whole bunch of outgoing, creative, enthusiastic kids filled to the brim with great ideas... and asking them to be quiet and focus on the work. While you're at it, try squeezing this toothpaste back into the tube. Amirite? Yes, drama class is fun. But you …
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Kerry Hishon 