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5 Books Every Stage Management Student Should Read

The job of a stage manager requires one to wear many different hats. A stage manager acts as an organizer, communicator, motivator, and sometimes...a mediator or therapist. Behind any great show in theatre, there is a stage manager helping to hold things together and push things forward. A stage manager is a job that is so essential to the world of theatre, but how does one get started in that field? Here are the five books every stage management student should read at least once!

35 Professionals Will Attend Essentials of Orchestra Management

A select cohort of 35 orchestra and arts professionals have been chosen from the United States and Canada to participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.

Theatre Tulsa Academy to Kickoff 100th Season With SHREK JR. & INTO THE WOODS JR.

Theatre Tulsa Academy will start the theatre company’s 100th season with two youth productions in July, “Shrek Jr.” and “Into The Woods, Jr.” Theatre Tulsa Academy is an interactive theatre training program for youth. The course trains students on the essentials of musical theatre – auditioning, acting, vocal music, dance, and more. 

School Spotlight: Emerson College- Department of Performing Arts

Located in Boston's theatre district, Emerson's Department of Performing Arts helps artists develop the tools needed to become a master of their craft. Education at Emerson includes rigorous studio work, scholastic engagement, hands-on experiences, and real-world opportunities in the Boston theatre scene.

Giovannie and The Hired Guns Announce 'Tejano Punk Boys' Album

Giovannie and The Hired Guns announce their new album Tejano Punk Boys and share a music video for their new single “I Don’t Mind.” One of Amazon Music’s 2022 Artists to Watch, the band recently announced a coast to coast summer tour including a stop at Lollapalooza as well as shows in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland and more.

The Fabian Willmann Trio Shares New Record, 'Balance'

On his debut album, Balance, Berlin saxophonist Fabian Willmann immediately gets down to business. The opening track bears the businesslike title, 'Intro'. And indeed, with just a few simple tones, he foreshadows what emerges over the course of the album. Fabian Willmann is a trenchant narrator who, using a sonorous tone and a fearless narrative approach, strips himself down to the essentials, yet with something to say in every breath. 

AARP Reveals Winners of Annual Movies for Grownups Awards

AARP The Magazine unveiled the winners of its annual Movies for Grownups®Awards with a 20th anniversary special, featuring honorees from Being the Ricardos, Belfast, CODA, Dopesick, Hacks, House of Gucci, King Richard and more. Winners were announced during tonight’s virtual event broadcast by Great Performances on PBS, hosted by Alan Cumming as part of #PBSForTheArts. Watch a clip from the awards below! 

Aspire PAC Presents Pilot Production of PERFECT HARMONY

This month, Aspire Performing Arts Company (Aspire PAC) will present a pilot production of Perfect Harmony, the Off-Broadway a capella musical hit, at Hackensack Performing Arts Center on October 15 and 16.   

The Drama League Launches Reimagination of The Directors Project

As the nation’s only full-time creative home for directors, The Drama League’s new program portfolio is the result of a company-wide evaluation, undertaken during the pandemic and in conversations with over 100 artists, artistic leaders, producers, activists, and community members.

Student Blog: Theater Major Packing Survival Guide

While debating over which sweatshirts or sneakers to bring you also have to decide what a theater major needs for a semester of performance. Thankfully, here is a list of what I consider to be some of the most important items to pack for your time in the theater. With an unprecedented year of experience, from acting classes in masks and performing in boxes, I have whittled down the necessities to what can fit in my shoebox size room.

The Drama League Announces THE ESSENTIALS Fall Lineup

The Drama League announced today the 2021 Fall programming for THE ESSENTIALS, an expanded series of workshops and seminars curated to help directors and theatermakers explore best practices and changing realities in the industry, offering vital tools for artists to succeed. 

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