Stage Productions

Ever wanted to see a play, musical or opera but thought it was too expensive? Not anymore! With these tips, you can see the hottest shows in town - all for free.

While a great number of texts may exist on stage lighting, from those of Stanley McCandless and Steve Shelley, to "The Stage Lighting Handbook," oftentimes experience alone remains the best...

Mexico has a long and rich history of theatre dating back to the pre-Columbian period.

With lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and music score by Jerome Kern (and not Hammerstein's usual partner, Richard Rodgers), "Show Boat" is a much-recognized classic that is considered one of the...

The Arlington Theatre is an historic theater built in 1931. It is located at 1317 State Street in Santa Barbara, California. The theater seats 2,000.

By starting a theatre company, you can bring a group of people interested in theatre together. Your theatre company can be a large group with its own venue, employing actors, directors, producers...

Chicago is renowned for its vibrant theatre scene. Visitors to the Windy City can survey one of the city's 100 plus theatre venues and see some of Broadway's biggest hits or pick from numerous...

Since ancient times, patrons have been enjoying the delights of theatre and plays enacted and carried out on stage. The history of lighting for the theater is interesting and innovative. As...

Theatre lighting is a complicated task, as different placements, types of lights, intensities and colors all produce different effects. Specific effects can be produced in a number of ways, but...

Greece was widely known for its traditional theatre. The culture of the theatre was prominent between 550 and 220 BC. Specifically in the city of Athens, ancient Greek drama was widely loved and...

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...

Your favorite actor is coming to town in a touring Broadway production! Want a free meet-and-greet? How about some autographs? Maybe a picture or two? Here's how to get that one-on-one time.

Choosing the right play for your church, school or theatre group is the first, most important decision in putting on a successful show. You want to make sure you select plays that your audiences...

Theatrical makeup is different from face painting or even Halloween makeup. Except for very formalized or traditional theater like Kabuki or Comedia dell'Arte, the goal of theatrical makeup is to...

Maybe you've acted in school plays or a church production and you caught "the bug." Or maybe you've never acted on any stage, but think it might be a lot of fun. In either case,...

(This is Part 2 of the series "How to Audition for Community Theatre (for Beginners)." To read Part 1: Find the Right Theater, skip down to the Resources section of this article for a...

(This is Part 3 of the series "How to Audition for Community Theatre (for Beginners)." To read Part 1: Find the Right Theater, and Part 2: Choose an Audition, skip down to the Resources...

Acting builds your voice and confidence. The theatre offers a wonderful community and a chance to learn about your self by being someone else. Community Theatre is a great way for a teen to be...

Chicago is known as an excellent theater city, and many beginning performers head there after college or other training. Home to many of the great theater companies, the Chicago theater community...

Learn how to use body language with drama masks, for stage & screen performances, in this acting video with theatre mask tips.

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Philadelphia is a city rich in cultural choices. Theaters abound and you can find a number of selections, from first time original productions to cutting edge to favorite Broadway hits.

Participating in a theatre production is a very exciting experience. You rehearse for several weeks, usually in a very relaxed environment. Then suddenly it is time to perform in front of an...

If you have ever thought of working in the entertainment industry and didn't really want to be in the spotlight. Then maybe becoming a professional stagehand would be more of more interest.

Small theatres are in consistent need of financial support. Larger budgets are beneficial for obviouls reasons, but it is often difficult for theatres to raise this money, so they end up operating...

Dallas boasts a panoply of quality live theaters. While few out-of-towners realize it, Dallas has a vibrant theatrical scene, and theatergoers have a milieu of options to choose from. Here’s a way...