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A Guide to Summer Training Programs

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 of an intensive summer training program!

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Theatre: A Culture of Consenting?

As actors, are we trained to say YES? And how do we deal with the notion that we are expected to consent if we want to be seen as castable? Our latest blog post explores the concept of consent in the theatre.

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Clowning Around! (What I Learned in Clown Class)

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 what really happens when you connect with your inner clown.

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The Gist of Gister

There’s no 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 how it compares to other techniques.

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Theatre Programs: Safety versus Rigor

As theatre educators, how do we build a safe space for rigor that is both healthy and productive in our programs? Let’s discuss!

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A Guide to Summer Training Programs

Clowning Around! (What I Learned in Clown Class)

The Gist of Gister

Theatre Programs: Safety versus Rigor