Tales From the Box Office…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work front of house in the theatre box office? Our latest blog post offers a fun insight into the box office world!
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“Do You Play Any Instruments?” The Sudden Demand for Multidisciplinary Actors
Do you have a secret passion for the tuba? Or are you handy on the drums? Our latest blog post examines the history of shows that require multidisciplinary actors, why these type of shows are having a moment right now, and how you, the working actor, can make yourself the most marketable for these kinds of productions. So, what are you waiting for….read on!!
Meet the 2019 StageAgent Interns
After a successful summer last year, StageAgent is thrilled to continue with our summer internship program. Two new college interns are joining StageAgent for the next few months to learn how the website runs. They’ll write lots of new content and learn about all the ins and outs of StageAgent. Let’s meet our 2019 interns now.
I Wish I Knew: 7 things to know as a director! Interview with Jeffrey Lo
Jeffrey Lo is a Filipino-American playwright and director, and the casting director at the soon-to-be Tony Award winning TheatreWorks Silicone Valley! J Lo (as he’s lovingly known by his friends), gives an incredibly detailed, thoughtful, wise interview about how playwriting led him to directing, why we still have a long way to go to achieving equity and inclusion in the theater, the difference in directing new works vs. classical works, and much, much more. If you’re interested in directing, playwriting, acting, or anything else, this is the interview for you!
Celebrate Women in Theatre with The Bridge Initiative
March is Women’s History Month, and throughout the theatre and film industry, women’s achievements are being celebrated. While there have been strides towards gender equity and representation in theatre, there is still work to do. The Actor’s Equity Association has done a study that identifies the “skew” towards white and male for theatre jobs .
Fortunately, there are dynamic groups dedicated to creating opportunities for women artists. The Bridge Initiative, created by Brenda Jean Foley and Tracy Liz Miller, is an incredible non-profit organization that incubates and celebrates professional female theatre artists in the Phoenix area. Read more to learn about the origins and ambitions of The Bridge Initiative.
