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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

10 Theatre Games and Warm-Up Exercises for Kids! by Alexandra Appleton

Bored of the same games and exercises you have been using with your drama kids recently? Check out our 10 favorites and adapt them to suit you!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 11:10AM
Saturday, April 30, 2022

Discover Exciting New Plays and Musicals! by Alexandra Appleton

It’s the age-old quest for actors, theatre companies, and drama teachers – where can we find new and exciting shows and monologues to use in auditions, festivals, and/or class? Don’t…

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 02:33PM
Thursday, April 14, 2022

First Steps to Tackling Shakespeare by Alexandra Appleton

We have all heard of William Shakespeare. His plays are regularly performed across the globe, and they frequently feature as prominent texts on school/college syllabuses. Yet getting to grip…

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 12:34AM
Sunday, March 13, 2022

The 10 Hottest Musicals to See on Broadway This Year! by Alexandra Appleton

2022 on Broadway is here with a bang and it promises to be a great year for shows! Let's take a look at just some of the hottest musicals you can catch on Broadway this year!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:31PM
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Best Plays to See on Broadway This Spring by Alexandra Appleton

With Broadway's doors wide open for business, let's take a look at just some of the best plays to see on Broadway this spring!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 03:03PM
Monday, January 24, 2022

Winter Show Closures on Broadway by Alexandra Appleton

It's been a rocky start to 2022 for Broadway but are things starting to settle down? Let's take a look at shows that closed on Broadway this month and those that are hoping they've just pres…

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 05:03PM
Sunday, January 9, 2022

Meet Our Competition Winners! by Alexandra Appleton

We had some great entries to our competition in December - you've all had some very funny moments on (and off) stage! Here are the winning stories, enjoy!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:37AM
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Omicron Hits Broadway and the West End – Are We Back Here Again? by Alexandra Appleton

As Omicron tears through the world and COVID rears its head once more, how are Broadway and the West End's theatre communities coping with the ever changing climate? Can we move forward?

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 03:23PM
Thursday, December 16, 2021

A Christmas Carol and its Enduring Theatrical Appeal by Alexandra Appleton

A Christmas Carol, one of the most enduring tales of compassion and generosity triumphing over cruelty and greed. And an ever-popular story to reproduce on stage! Let's take a look at just s…

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:39PM
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

This Month in Theatre! (December 2021) by Alexandra Appleton

Welcome to a festive edition of the StageAgent Showstopper! Let's see what's going on in the world of theatre this December.

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:37AM
Monday, November 1, 2021

StageAgent Showstopper: This Month in Theatre (November 2021) by Alexandra Appleton

Wow, how is it November already?! This year is flying by so let's see what's coming up in theatre this month across the globe!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:30AM
Thursday, October 28, 2021

Top Tips on Mastering Your College Musical Theatre Audition! by Alexandra Appleton

Starting to prepare for your college musical theatre audition? Check out David Sisco and Laura Josepher's top tips for giving your best performance in the room!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:30AM
Thursday, October 21, 2021

Meet the Theatre Artist: Starting Out in the Business & Finding Your Path by Alexandra Appleton

In episode 2 of Meet the Theatre Artist, David Sisco and Laura Josepher discuss their different paths into the theatre business and how life doesn't always take you where you think it will!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 05:17AM
Thursday, September 30, 2021

StageAgent Showstopper: Next Month in Theatre (October 2021) by Alexandra Appleton

How did we reach October already?! Let's take a look at what's happening in the world of theatre this coming month. As always, there's lots going on!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:20AM
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

8 Hispanic and Latinx Plays to Read for National Hispanic Heritage Month! by Alexandra Appleton

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s take a look at 8 plays you should definitely explore this month! Happy reading!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:01PM
Thursday, September 2, 2021

Review: Episode 2 of Crossovers Live! with Marc Shaiman and Megan Hilty by Alexandra Appleton

Check out our review of Episode 2 of Crossovers Live! with Marc Shaiman & Megan Hilty. It's a smash! Through a special partnership between StageAgent and Crossovers Live, we arranged for…

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 03:50AM
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

StageAgent Showstopper: Next Month in Theatre! September 2021 by Alexandra Appleton

As we reach the end of August, read about all the upcoming theatre news in the latest edition of the StageAgent Showstopper: Next Month in Theatre!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:54PM
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Broadway Stars Join Brian Stokes Mitchell on Crossovers Live! by Alexandra Appleton

Crossovers Live! is the new, live streaming talk show hosted by Tony Award-winning actor, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Cheeky, thought-provoking, and wildly entertaining; iconic artists share rare…

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:28PM
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Looking For Drama Teaching Resources? by Alexandra Appleton

Drama teachers, you will love StageAgent for Schools! Find out how an educator account provides the curriculum & resources needed to engage your theatre students.

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:05PM
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

StageAgent Showstopper: Next Month in Theatre! by Alexandra Appleton

As we come to the end of July, read about all the upcoming theatre news in the latest edition of the StageAgent Showstopper: Next Month in Theatre!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

10 Broadway Shows That Showcase American History by Alexandra Appleton

As we celebrate Independence Day, let's see how much history you have learned from Broadway! Here's our top ten shows that showcase American history!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 01:18PM
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

StageAgent’s Monthly Roundup…June 2021 by Alexandra Appleton

As we bid goodbye to June, let's take a look at the latest theatre news from across the world. New York, Melbourne, London, we're looking at you!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 05:44AM
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The Best and Worst Broadway Fathers! by Alexandra Appleton

With Father’s Day just around the corner, let’s take a look at some of the best and worst fathers to have graced the Broadway stages!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 11:15AM
Sunday, June 13, 2021

MTI’s All Together Now! by Alexandra Appleton

Have you heard about MTI's All Together Now: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre? Discover the new (free!) musical revue and the songs included here!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 02:04PM
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

10 Shows That Have Shaped the Course of LGBTQ+ Theatre History by Alexandra Appleton

As we celebrate Pride month, we look back at ten shows that have made important contributions to LGBTQ+ theatre’s rich history.

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 12:54PM
Friday, May 28, 2021

StageAgent’s Monthly Roundup…May 2021 by Alexandra Appleton

It's that time of the month! As we reach the end of May, catch up on the hottest news from the theatre world across the globe.

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 03:01PM
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Broadway is Back! by Alexandra Appleton

Broadway is back! With new dates announced daily, here is our selection of some of the hottest shows to open/reopen on Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:32AM
Monday, May 3, 2021

Jewish American Heritage Month: Celebrating Yiddish Theatre! by Alexandra Appleton

This May marks Jewish American History Month and in this blog post we are celebrating the Golden Age of Yiddish Theatre in America with some fun facts that might have passed you by!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 08:05AM
Thursday, April 29, 2021

StageAgent’s Monthly Roundup…April 2021 by Alexandra Appleton

As we approach the end of April, let's take a look at what is new in the world of theatre across the globe. Slowly but surely, things are looking up!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:08PM
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Top 5 New Works Plays For Small Casts by Alexandra Appleton

In search of an original, new play to read or perform? Well, look no further. This blog post is for you! Here are our top five shows with small casts.

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 08:36AM
Monday, March 29, 2021

StageAgent’s Monthly Roundup…March 2021 by Alexandra Appleton

As March draws to a close, let's take a look at the latest news from Broadway and across the world in our StageAgent Monthly Roundup!

SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 09:28AM