On March 20th, every year since 2001, the World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People has been celebrated all over the world by the international community of theatre practitioners for children and young people. World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People was started by the International Association of Theatre for Children … More World Day of Theatre for Children
by Tom Provenzano | December 20, 2011 “A Stage manager under Actors’ Equity Contract: Shall work with the Director and the heads of all other departments, during rehearsal and after opening, and schedule outside calls in accordance with Equity regulations. Assume active responsibility for the form and discipline of rehearsal and performance, and be the … More How the Professionals Stage Manage
“At a recent performance of “Next to Normal,” the Broadway musical at the Booth Theater on West 45th Street, Alice Ripley, who won a Tony for her portrayal of Diana, a suburban mother with bipolar disorder, was reaching to answer a cordless telephone when she knocked it off the stage. Fourth wall broken, Ms. Ripley … More The joy of Live Theatre
In Shakespeare’s play, “Julius Caesar,” a soothsayer repeatedly warns Rome’s all-powerful dictator, Julius Caesar, to “Beware the Ides of March,” a date that the soothsayer suggests could be injurious to Caesar’s health. And so, in the morning hours of the Ides of March (March 15) in 44 B.C., that very same Julius Caesar stood outside … More “Beware the Ides of March”
Hey Thespians! Want to be featured on the Act Out Blog? Just answer these simple questions! 1. Why Theatre? 2. What do you do for HHS Theatre? 3. Favorite memory? 4. Other hobbies? 5. If you could be in only one play, which would you choose? Why? 6. How did you get into theatre?
There’s something so addicting about theatre. Walking into a space specifically designed to show audiences beautiful works of art night after night. Hearing the chatter of the audience about their excitement to see whatever show it is. Sitting in the house (that’s always freezing) and waiting for the curtain to go up. And then diving … More Theatre is Magic
For the second Trimester of the year I taught 3 Acting 1 classes… yes, I know, that is an excessive amount of Acting 1 classes, but luckily they were all fun. Each class had a different personality, filled with interesting and slightly annoying students. 3rd hour was dominated by sophomore boys, and we all know … More 2nd Tri Acting 1 Final films
1. Denial Finals? Hahahahaha! Please. I’ve still got an entire week left. Do you have any idea what I can accomplish in that short amount of time? Seriously, there’s nothing to worry about. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna’ go paint my nails like little zebras. 2. Anger Okay, it’s not like I’m mad … More The 6 Stages of Final Exams As Told by Harry Potter
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