Friday, March 8, 2024
Silence in various forms has a long history in theatre. Discover the roots of silence and the different ways theatre artists use it to great effect.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 08:12AMFriday, February 2, 2024
You’ve found the perfect audition monologue. It’s everything you need to land the starring role. Now what? Discover how best to rehearse a monologue and secure a stand-out audition.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 09:09AMWednesday, January 3, 2024
If you’ve taken an acting class, you’ve probably heard about actions or tactics. But what are they and how do they enhance a performance? Let's find out!
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:52AMWednesday, November 29, 2023
There are plenty of great teenage roles out there, but when are they appropriate for teenagers to play them and when do questions need to be raised? Let's explore!
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:39PMMonday, October 30, 2023
Improv can put the fear into an actor, but it doesn't have to be scary! Let's discuss some tips on how to embrace it as a valuable acting tool.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 09:35AMThursday, October 5, 2023
Casting a school production throws up a host of tricky questions and issues that can be hard to navigate. How do you support your students, make it fair, and achieve the best possible produc…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:42AMTuesday, August 29, 2023
Your days are filled with teaching and evenings are filled with rehearsals. And not to mention grading. So how do you balance the workload? Check out our top tips on time management!
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:36AMSaturday, August 5, 2023
You probably know his uncle, but how familiar are you with the actor and practitioner Michael Chekhov? Find out more about Chekhov and psycho-physical acting.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:15AMTuesday, July 4, 2023
Congratulations, you have a theatre kid! But how do you nurture your child’s aptitude for theatre if you have no idea where to begin? Don't panic, we have some great advice to start you of…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 09:14AMTuesday, June 20, 2023
Drama classrooms are a place of learning and community, where education and vulnerability collide. Challenging conversations often arise, but how do we deal with them effectively?
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 12:27PMTuesday, May 2, 2023
Being a theatre student can be a grueling, exhausting experience. It’s a tough lifestyle but we have some self-care tips to stay physically and mentally fit.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:12AMWednesday, March 29, 2023
It's 30 years since Angels in America, an epic examination of HIV & homosexuality in the USA, first hit the stage. We explore why it's still so relevant today.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:26AMMonday, February 27, 2023
Social media + a drama program?! Where do you start? Let's look at using social media as a tool to grow your drama program both outside and inside the classroom
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:52AMMonday, January 30, 2023
The approach of spring means it’s officially audition season for drama schools and high school seniors are dusting off their Shakespeare monologues on the quest to earn a spot in…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:13AMTuesday, November 8, 2022
We're in the midst of an important shift in the discussions had in the rehearsal and audition room around identity-conscious casting. Let's discuss!
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 07:44AMWednesday, September 7, 2022
We tend to think school theatre belongs in a confined place. But it's also a valuable tool for communities beyond the walls of a theatre or drama classroom!
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:45AMMonday, August 1, 2022
As the school year starts you're likely thinking about your drama classroom set up. How do we make sure that neurodivergent students also feel comfortable?
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 03:49PMWednesday, February 9, 2022
Oh, those heady summer days. The sun may be shining and the beaches might be calling, but it's also a great time to reap the benefits of an acting program! Let's look at what you can get out…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:56AMMonday, January 3, 2022
Define the role of the assistant director. Regular coffee bringer or another pair of expert eyes? In our latest blog post, we explore this tricky role on the production team.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 10:45AMTuesday, November 23, 2021
We're all in the midst of a semi-post-pandemic-but-not-really world, but what's it like to start your teaching career in this uncertainty? New drama teacher Kevan Dunkelberg gives us the low…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:58AMMonday, October 18, 2021
You’re trapped in the middle of a circle. And the only one way out is to make every single person around you laugh. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Welcome to the world of clown! Read on to discover w…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:33AMFriday, September 24, 2021
There's not shortage of acting techniques out there, but today we're exploring the work of an often-overlooked pioneer in acting training, Earle Gister. Let's take a look at his method and h…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 06:06AMMonday, August 23, 2021
Let's take you on a journey! In our latest blog post, we discover the highs and lows of directing Beauty and the Beast during a global pandemic.
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 04:21AMWednesday, March 10, 2021
We continue to commemorate Women’s History Month with a celebration of some brilliant contemporary female playwrights! Who else would you add to this list?
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 08:01AMFriday, February 26, 2021
As we come to the end of Black History Month and celebrate the diverse artists who have helped shape the theatre, we take you on a quick journey through verbatim theatre and explore the powe…
SOURCE: blog.stageagent.com at 10:18AM 
