Herding Cats…Or, What I Learned as a Stage Manager!
Being stage manager is not for the faint of heart, but it’s also an incredibly rewarding job. Our latest blog post takes a dip into the wonderfully busy world of stage management!
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Stage Makeup Tutorial: Spooky Looks (Part Two)
Sometimes, the best makeup looks come from what you already have. In part two of our spooky stage makeup tutorial, we look at how to create facial texture and a convincing wound. Enjoy!
Dreaming of Broadway? Top 10 Tips for Navigating the Big Apple
Have you dreamed of moving to New York ever since sixth grade? Are you already scoping out NYC summer programs and auditions? Check out our top ten tips on moving to, and navigating, the Big Apple.
Five Tips to Audition Safely and Smartly
Actors want to be wanted, whether it’s for a role in a play or musical, film, or TV show. But sometimes we want to get that role so badly that we forget to use some common sense and may get ourselves into an iffy situation. Here are five things to watch out for so the only thing you have to worry about is if you get the gig!
A Lighting Designer Focuses on Life: An Interview
Whether it’s as simple as lighting an actor’s face for visibility, or a special effect for musicals like Sweeney Todd, a lighting designer’s job is all about problem solving. As a full-time freelance designer, Kevin spends at least one, but usually two or three weeks a month in tech rehearsals in theaters throughout California. “It is a hard but absolutely wonderful life. If you’re like I was in high school and have any inkling to do theatre, do it.” Read our latest interview on StageAgent.
