Stage Productions

Tinkerbell, the impish fairy from the J. M. Barrie play "Peter Pan," is generally not portrayed by an actor in stage productions. Instead, she is a character created by effects of light and sound.

Running a non-profit theater is both challenging and rewarding. A good non-profit theatre is able to give back to the community that supports it through educational programs, opportunities for...

Rehearsals are going well, and opening night is approaching. Now is the time to make the playbill. This document provides information about the particular play as well as about the theater. You...

(This is Part 4 of the series "How to Audition for Community Theatre (for Beginners)." To read Parts 1, 2, and 3, skip down to the Resources section of this article for links.) You've...

Most auditions have an initial audition followed by a callback. During the first audition, most directors require actors to perform two monologues. The monologues are only one to two minutes in...

Lights, camera, action! Working in the theater, or any aspect of the performing arts, is back breaking work but the rewards do pay off in the end. When you see something that you have created...

Most amateurs think that building a set for a school or community is simple. Just bang a few pieces of wood together and paint them and off we go! The reality is that most amateur designs are too...

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...

Helping contestants display appropriate pageant etiquette is an important role of the director. Look out for the reputation of your pageant and the contestants by using these tips to focus on good...

Directing a play you wrote yourself can be tricky. On the one hand, you are making sure your original vision is not tampered with. On the other hand, you’re losing out on the fresh perspective...

The relationship between a director and actors is delicate. Your vision and skill create the solid foundation they depend on but it’s their ability to shine that is the heart of the play. A few...

Part negotiator, part diplomat, part fundraiser, part cheerleader, part publicist and part artist, a theatrical producer must wear many hats, shepherding the creative process to a successful...

The world of theater is full of energy, imagination, hard work and creative people. In this world there are many parts to play. You can work behind the scenes or under the lights. You can become a...