Theatrical Toys for Kids of All Ages
Who says toys are just for kids? Everyone needs a touch of whimsy in their lives, regardless of how old you are. Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, or yourself, …
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Self Care, Not A Last Resort
Self Care Shouldn’t Be a Last Resort Theatre as a career is a marathon, but each show that we produce represents a sprint. As exciting as this can be with …
Office Supplies That Take Center Stage
WANT OFFICE SUPPLIES WITH THEATRICAL FLAIR? I don’t know about you, but I’m an office supply fanatic. When school supplies come out each year, you can definitely catch me trolling …
Murder Mystery Theatre, The Game
Murder Mystery Theatre, The Game At the time of inception, my murder mystery game was created as an end of the year activity to keep my students engaged as we reviewed. …
Graduation Gifts for Theatre Students
Perfect Gifts for Theatre Graduates Most people like to give money as graduation gifts, and while that’s nice, you might want to consider giving the graduates in your life something …
Preparing for Play Productions and Actor Motivation
I’ve produced plays and musicals for more than a decade, and like the Allstate commercial says, “I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or two.” I …
Stress Relief: Exercise
Working Out Aside from the mind and imagination, the voice and body are among the actor’s greatest tools. Not only does exercising help us to keep in shape, it is …
Stress Relief: Coloring
Coloring Fun, Theatre Style People of all ages experience stress, regardless of occupation, marital status, family makeup, religion, wealth, etc. Don’t let stress get the best of you; everyone needs …
Theatre Inspired Clothing
Theatre Inspired Clothing to Brighten Up Your Day Whether you work in theatre or just simply adore it, including a theatrical garment into your wardrobe is bound to add just …
Oversized Props Tutorial: Creating an Oversized Notepad and Pencil
Creating Oversized Props – 2 Tutorials Next spring, I’m planning on producing a play that requires a multitude of oversized props. For this reason, with each new play that I’ve …
Theatre Games
♥ Theatre Games to play with your Friends, Family, and in the Classroom! 1.Cards Against Humanity Theatre Pack The Bard once said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the …
Theatre Technician Wishlist
THEATRE TECH WISHLIST: Cool Gear for Backstage, Your Toolbag, & Scene Shop I’ve got some new theatre tech items on my radar, and I definitely wanted to share them with …
Managing A Hectic Schedule
Solutions for a Hectic Schedule There are days that I’ve seriously wanted the song Under Pressure to be my ring tone. I mean, life gets crazy busy sometimes, and with that …
Cool Theatre Items You May Not Know About
Like any area of interest, imaginative people are constantly creating ingenious items to make our lives easier, and theatre is no exception. In my time in theatre, I’ve come across …
Theatrical Makeup Tips
Choosing the makeup for an entire cast can be overwhelming . Over the counter makeup doesn’t hold up under the heat of stage lights, and even if you’re lucky enough …
Skeleton Key Props
Creating Lightweight, Sturdy Skeleton Key Props I’ve used large, decorative metal keys as props many times, but I was looking for something a bit more replaceable. Many directors can attest …
Must Haves for Scenic Painting
After lots of trial and error, I’ve developed a list of must haves for scenic painting. 1. Black Paint and White Primer: It’s no secret that white and black can …
Crown & Fez Tutorial
MAKE YOUR OWN CROWN OR FEZ Many plays and/or costumes call for a crown or fez. Thankfully, there’s an easy, inexpensive solution for making your own. Supplies: butter, sour cream, …
My Top Script Sources
When it comes to choosing a script there are three things that I consider: quality, ease of use, and affordability. Over the years, I’ve worked with many publishing companies and have …
