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How to Know When to Applaud in a Theatre

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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It is sometimes nerve wracking to know when to applaud during a performance. Applause at wrong moments could interrupt a performance. Despite these worries, it is rarely wrong to applaud a performance whether it be by an actor or ensemble. ... more »

How to Make 3D Foam Props

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Working with foam is a very important part of designing for theater. It's very cheap, fast to work with and lightweight which makes it easy to move. When finished and treated it looks realistic even within a few feet. Because of its low price, ... more »

How to Make a Budget for Makeup for a Theatrical Play

By Paula Parker

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Being the Head of Makeup for a theatrical production is an important job. Turning an actor into a character through the use of makeup is a fulfilling accomplishment for any makeup artist. However, before the fun begins, the makeup and supplies ... more »

How to Make a Fabric Brick

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A fabric brick is an innovative way to create a realistic looking brick without the weight. Fabric bricks have been replacing real bricks in stage productions for decades. This fabric brick design will not cause injury and is inexpensive to make... more »

How to Make a Fake Fireplace

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Just because your lease forbids roaring fireplaces in your apartment, doesn't mean you can't create the illusion of a warming hearth. You can build a fake fireplace to substitute for the real thing on a wintry night. The only disadvantage is that ... more »

How to make a fire ball that you can hold

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this is soooooooooo cooooooool.. more »

How to make a stage manager's toolkit

By Jonathanw

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It is the stage manager's responsibility to ensure that the director's artistic choices are realized in actual performance. Calling the cues for all transitions as well as acting as communications hub for the cast and crew. This is a list of ... more »

How to make Cheap Paper and Cardboard Signs

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Smaller organizations need signs for many one or two day events. The commercial costs of signs quickly determines the number and size of the signs for an event. Here is one way to reduce those costs and increase the number of temporary signs if ... more »

How to make easwy money

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How to Make Fog Juice for Theaters

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Once upon a time, fog juice was expensive and people would attempt to circumvent the cost by creating their own. While the cost has gone down, some die-hards continue to make fog juice. Also, it's a fun bit of chemistry that can get your toes wet ... more »

How to Make Metal Theater Props

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The stage props in your theater production help determine how believable your show will be to your audience. With metal props, you have to balance the safety of the actors while with the effect of the stage props on the audience. Make your own ... more »

How to Make Someone Look Beat Up

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Depending on the reason for wanting to make someone look like he's just been assaulted, the formula for looking beat up can vary in degrees. Ripped clothing, red skin, tousled hair and even fake blood can all give an onlooker, audience or good ... more »

How to Make Velour Theater Curtains

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Voluminous velour curtains that hang across the stage are traditional in theaters. Adding velour curtains to your own stage, whether large or small, will add a big-time theater feel for the audience. Your own theater can have velour theater ... more »

How to memorize lines for a play.

By nik098

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This is to inform you of an effective way to memorize lines for a stage play... more »

How to Order Tickets for Cirque du Soleil

By CrystalZoom

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It is a good show to see and very popular. It is a good idea to get your tickets beforehand. I worked for Cirque du Soleil in Los Angeles taking ticket orders... more »

How to organize a party

By lysyfab

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It is very easy to organize a party. You just need to know what kind of party you want and how many people you want to invite... more »

How to Produce a Short Play Festival

By Violetsnow

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A festival of one-act plays is a good way for theaters to provide an outlet for local writers, attract and train new actors and directors as well as provide innovative entertainment for the community. For the first festival, it’s best to start ... more »

How to remove paint from your hair

By Oregonwildlifer

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You know the feeling. You are working like mad on a project when you get some of it in your hair. You have work or a date the next day, what do you do?.. more »

How to Rent a Stage

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Whether you are planning to put on a theatrical production, a musical show or just throw a big party with a head table, a stage can make a big difference in the presentation. The audience gets a better view of the main event and you come off ... more »

How to See the Best of Edinburgh’s Fringe

By Paul Geraghty, eHow UK

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The Edinburgh Festival started in 1947 in an attempt to restore some excitement to war-scarred Britain. Before long, various performing artists who couldn’t get on to the official events programme started turning up and doing their thing there ... more »

How to Set a Props Table

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Setting up the props table correctly is crucial to a production running smoothly. By being familiar with your script and using a little planning setting up the props table can be a breeze... more »

How to Set up a Theater Makeup Room

By Paula Parker

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It’s Tech Week for the play and you have to set up the makeup room. Makeup is an important part of helping the actor prepare for the evening’s performance. It’s essential to set the room so that there is room for people to move. Arrange the ... more »

How to Sound Design A Play

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The sound designer creates the aural soundscape of every production. Nowadays, sound designers have nearly ascended to the position of composer, as postmodern directors often rely heavily on recorded or composed sound and music to aurally tell ... more »

How to Stage a Play

By Deva50

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You’ve chosen the script and selected your cast. Now its time to turn your vision into a well-crafted production. The next critical step of the project is to design the staging, or movement, of the actors onstage... more »

How to Survive a Strict Theater Director

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If you are an aspiring actor and have the misfortune of working with an intensely strict director, you need some general sense of how to go about coping with him. Follow these steps to help you survive a strict theater director... more »

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