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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Future of Comedy by Josh Orlando

"What we find “funny” is inextricably linked to our political position in this world. Different people have lived through different experiences that have shaped the person that they are.…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:00PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Non-binary in theory, cis-binary in practice by Josh Orlando

"Diversity is ineffective if we’re not also practicing inclusion. It’s like sending us in to the lions pit in the name of representation. If you want to attract non-binary people to your…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:18PM
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Representing Identity in Theatre by Josh Orlando

"The lack of representation of these identities in theatre perpetuates a stigmatized and stereotypical viewpoint of them in the real world. People fear what they don’t understand and they …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:48PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Why Do Kids Need Theatre? by Josh Orlando

Theatre is exceptional at helping young people hone interpersonal social skills, community building techniques, and problem solving. Young people deserve the opportunity to inhabit spaces wh…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:18PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Gender-Conscious Casting by Josh Orlando

Gender-conscious casting practices that revive the classics for a queer and trans community of artists. And though these casting practices directly represent LGBTQ+ artists and audiences, th…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:48PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2019

What is ‘Devised Theatre’?  by Josh Orlando

"Devised theatre can be exceptional at highlighting underrepresented narratives in the world. Since everyone’s voice from the group is an integral component in the process, more perspectiv…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 03:18PM
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Shakesqueer – A Queer, Feminist Reading by Josh Orlando

"We know that from his plays he struggled intimately with the social conditions that produce identity in the first place. A queer reading of Shakespeare dwells not on the orientation of the …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:00PM
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The Actors Resume Guide by Josh Orlando

A guide to getting your resume polished and professional, so you can focus on nailing your audition! The post The Actors Resume Guide appeared first on At This Stage.

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 03:06PM
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Must the show go on? by Josh Orlando

Theater making is intimate and emotional work, so it is vital that theater makers feel safe when creating. When we fail to center the needs of our workers, we perpetuate burn-out culture. Th…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 02:03PM
Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Headshot Dos and Don’ts by Josh Orlando

By Josh Orlando Actors worry about their headshots for a multitude of reasons. The actor’s image is central to their work as a performer. And since directors use headshots throughout the c…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:12PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards