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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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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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Acting: An Extreme Sport

The voice is a fragile thing and performing vocal extremes night after night can be damaging. In this blog post, we offer some tips on how to use your voice safely onstage.

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An Actor’s Toolkit: What to Keep and What to Throw Out

Good acting is complicated. There are a ton of tools available to help us improve our craft, but which are the most effective? Which do you keep and which do you throw away?

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Generalize Your Portfolio – Why it is Useful to Have More Than One String in Your Bow

It’s no big secret that finding work in theatre is a hit-or-miss game of chance. And even when you are lucky enough to land a gig, there’s no guarantee when or where the next opportunity might come about. But by offering yourself as someone with a diverse skill set, you can stack the deck when it comes to finding opportunities.

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Clowning Around! (What I Learned in Clown Class)

Theatre Programs: Safety versus Rigor

Acting: An Extreme Sport

An Actor’s Toolkit: What to Keep and What to Throw Out

Generalize Your Portfolio – Why it is Useful to Have More Than One String in Your Bow