Other Theater

Because talent shows are often amateur productions, and the acts not always as entertaining as expected, the emcee or host becomes very important to the show's success. Not only is it the emcee's...

Whether it's a presentation at work or a eulogy, a wedding toast or Hamlet's soliloquy, most people find they will have to speak in public sometime. And most of them will be nervous about it. The...

Stage hypnotists have the power to enthrall their audience, literally, but how do they do it? Transporting potential volunteers into a state of hypnosis and demonstrating to one's audience the...

It is tireless work for a mascot to keep the audience at a game or event entertained and excited, but these ideas can help. These mascot skit ideas are starting points you can use as a mascot to...

If being chosen as a master of ceremonies is an honor, so is writing the speech--effectively doubling the pressure that accompanies the job. Like the master of ceremonies, or emcee, a good...

Broadway is the term given to a number of large, professional theaters located in the theater district of New York City. It is also the name of a street in Manhattan, which runs through the...

Outlines provide speakers with a clear and logical way to organize their speeches. They help speakers and audience members understand the organizational patterns of a speech while also providing...

The fear of public speaking is said to be one of the top fears among the majority of people. Overcoming that fear may be solved in a variety of ways. One of the best ways to resolve the fear of...

A talent show is a fun way for members of a community to strut their stuff, compete for prizes, and even raise money for charitable causes. If you've never directed a cast of amateurs, however,...

Running an open mic night is a production. If you have ever been to one, hosting may seem like a no-brainer job, but that's an illusion.Chances are, if you have seen a badly run open mic, the host...

The Alphabet Game is a quick and easy warm-up for other games and is also a great crowd-pleaser. Read on to learn how to play it correctly.

Appearing onstage can bring on a major case of stage fright in even the most seasoned performers. A cocktail might serve to ease your nerves, but could do more harm in the long run. Performing...

Being trapped in a boring performance can make minutes seem like hours as they tick by. Whether you have to attend a child’s recital or get stuck at a concert or performance that you have no...

What separates the pros from the hobbyists in theater? Details. Every person on stage has an important part to play, a focus, a motivation, and if anyone in the cast is just there for the view,...

If you've got a hankering for the stage and good administrative skills to boot, put your desire to good use by starting a community theater company. From hiring actors to renting a space to...

Improvisational, or improv, theater is fun for the actors and audience. Improv comes with its own terminology that can seem like another language if you are not familiar with it. Follow these...

Reading a speech, performing a dramatic reading or teaching a class all require good communication skills. Some effective communication skills come naturally, but for the most part, these skill...

Improv, short for improvisation, is a performance that features spontaneous, unscripted elements. Playing improv games improves teamwork and teach actors intuition, self-confidence and listening...

Musical theater is one of the rich traditions of our country. Whether it be old standards such as “Kiss Me Kate” and “Bye, Bye, Birdie” or some of today’s modern classics such as “Rent” and “Dirty...