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Anna Deavere Smith & Verbatim Theatre

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month and explore the diverse artists who have helped shape the theatre, we take you on a quick journey through verbatim theatre and explore the powerful works of Anna Deavere Smith.

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Shakespeare said what? Shakespearean phrases you never knew you knew!

We all know that Shakespeare was a master of the English language, but how many of his phrases do you now use in everyday life? Take a look at some of our favorite quotes that were coined and/or popularized by Shakespeare.

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Top Tips For Students Entering a One-Act Playwriting Competition

StageAgent intern (& award-winning playwright) Rebecca Bain offers her tips for drama students looking to enter their first one-act playwriting competition.

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Mexican-American Theatre: Beyond Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is an ideal opportunity to recognize the contributions of Mexican-American artists to contemporary theatre. Our latest blog post takes a look at just a small sample of the exciting playwrights whose works are regularly produced today. Enjoy!

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Playwriting Prompts for Teachers

Looking for new ways to engage your students in your playwriting class? Brit Christopher explores a series of prompts that she often uses with her students, along with some example scenes. Happy writing!

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Anna Deavere Smith & Verbatim Theatre

Shakespeare said what? Shakespearean phrases you never knew you knew!

Top Tips For Students Entering a One-Act Playwriting Competition

Mexican-American Theatre: Beyond Cinco de Mayo

Playwriting Prompts for Teachers