Plays

Actors hate auditions-they seem artificial and contrived and extremely high pressure. That is exactly why they are excellent measures of who is a professional actor. The actor has the opportunity...

The varied and complex world of theater is constantly re-defining itself. Every season new social commentaries dominate the stage, new shows come out, new actors hit the public arena, and billions...

A play is typically a very enjoyable experience for the audience, as well as the participants. A play can be very easy to set up, depending on the simplicity of the design and the size of the...

Broadway plays are known worldwide as being an exciting form of entertainment for people of all ages. When visiting New York, a Broadway play is a great way to experience firsthand and up close...

Plays are dramatic works performed for others. They are written by one or more individuals with the intention of performance. One who writes a play is called a playwright; the written form of a...

Producing a community play can be a rewarding experience, but takes a great deal of know-how, planning, organization and leadership to pull off. As the producer, you're responsible for every step...

Getting the preparation right for a theater play is half the battle in making sure that opening night goes as smoothly as possible. Double-check all areas of production so you know exactly what to...

One of the first ways for people to break into playwriting and directing in New York City is by participating in many of the theatre festivals that happen all through the year in New York City and...

Even experienced stage directors sometimes overlook the importance of organized auditions. Planning this process and finding the balance between the creative and the practical can make the entire...

Producing a play can often be one of the most exciting experiences that anyone is able to ever do. Just being able to be inspired by someone else's words is an exhilarating thing. Having the...

Designing the program for your play is one of those things that will get put off as you rush to get the more important things like rehearsals, costumes and sets done. Remember that the programs...

Sometimes you're just not feeling it and even the best actors just want to pack up and go home. Are you ready to reboot your artistic abilities?

Did you fall into your first directing gig with no idea how to take a play from page to finish product? Not to worry, good directing advice is right around the corner.

A play is meant to be heard not read. The best (and only!?) way to know that your play is everything you want it to be, is to hear it read aloud. It is an essential part of the writing process....

The curtain call means everything to the production of a play even though it isn't staged until the last rehearsal before the start of the official dress rehearsals. The timing and sequence of a...

There is nothing like a play to bring people of all ages together for some serious fun after school or in the evenings or during vacation. Here's how you can be a play producer, with a budget as...