World Theatre Day is the creation of the International Theatre Institute (ITI). It is celebrated annually on the 27th March by ITI Centres and the international theatre community. Various national and international theatre events are organized to mark this occasion. One of the most important of these is the circulation of the World Theatre Day … More World Theatre Day – 27 March
The cause of Shakespeare’s death is a mystery, but an entry in the diary of John Ward, the vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford (where Shakespeare is buried), tells us that “Shakespeare, Drayton, and Ben Jonson had a merry meeting and it seems drank too hard, for Shakespeare died of a fever there contracted.” … More How did Shakespeare die?
A life’s work. A 400-year legacy. Curriculums may change and reading lists get revamped, but one thing’s sure to stay the same — Shakespeare will always be taught in the classroom. April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death, yet one may question his mortality: Shakespeare’s work is just as popular today as … More 400th 4nniversary of Shakespeare’s Death
Opening Night… ah another opening another show… for me opening night is the most stressful. I’ve spent the day preparing for that evening (when I’m not teaching). During the day I have to pick up the programs and tickets and right after school I run to the bank to get money for the tickets, $200 … More Opening Night for Ms. Figg-Franzoi
For years I have only warned my students against saying the Scottish Play’s name within the confines of the Black Box theatre or the Auditorium, but I never truly knew the cruse. One thing I do know, is that I am a believer. Before we opened A Midsummer Night’s Dream, my Acting 1 class thought … More The Curse Of Macbeth
There’s always gonna be someone better than you. Try to work less on comparing yourself to their work and instead learning from them and turning envy into a personal challenge for your own stuff. I know its hard, trust me. The best way to get better at art is to practice. There is no special trick to … More Good Artist Tips
By: Emma Zander (2016) If you’ve ever been in any play, you’ve probably heard,¨There are no small parts, just small actors,¨ and chances are you rolled your eyes or maybe you took it to heart. Bottom line, there are small parts. The reality is some parts are larger- they have more lines, singing, acting, dancing, … More Why Being in the Ensemble Won’t Ruin Your Life
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