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Makeup/Costumes

Stage Make Up Tutorial: Spooky Looks (Part One)

One of the many joys in character development, whether you’re onstage, or preparing for a Halloween bash, is makeup. In these video tutorials, we offer some tips on how to create a look that has the potential to transform you into powerful, otherworldly characters through stage makeup.

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Who wears the pants? A brief look at cross-dressing in opera

Historically, cross-dressing in the theater is fairly common-place, and in opera, this is no different. In our latest blog post, we take a look at the tradition of cross-dressing in opera, how it changed during the reign of the castrati, and the prevailing practice of ‘pants’ roles. Enjoy!

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Messing Around with the Bard, Yay or Nay?

Over 400 years after his death, Shakespeare’s works have been adapted, modernized, twisted, and deconstructed many times over. It is not only time periods that have been switched; genders are often swapped, sexuality questioned, and the text itself is sometimes changed. But are these changes for the better or worse? Are you a Yay or a Nay? Join in the debate!

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Playwright Chronicles: Research and Character Development

Welcome to the latest installment in our Playwright Chronicles blog! So far, we have discussed the influential writers and shows that inspired our writers to follow their own creative paths,…

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Opera

Preparing an Operatic Role: Part Two

Successfully performing an operatic role requires a ton of work and planning before you step foot on stage. Enjoy part two in our series on preparing an operatic role. Study one opera singer’s journey as she gets ready to perform the role of Fidalma in Il matrimonio segreto. Learn how to perform character research, memorize your lines and other expert tips.

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Stage Make Up Tutorial: Spooky Looks (Part One)

Who wears the pants? A brief look at cross-dressing in opera

Messing Around with the Bard, Yay or Nay?

Playwright Chronicles: Research and Character Development

Preparing an Operatic Role: Part Two