Recently, my son asked me to help interpret feedback that he received on a short film he submitted to a contest. Some comments were specific and useful, grounded in what he actually created and what a young filmmaker can realistically do. Others were far less clear. One in particular stood out: “The performer does not…

Every prop onstage has a story. But before it ever reaches the rehearsal room, it begins with a sourcing decision. Where do theatre props come from? Theatres should have a budget for props to keep the production affordable while providing a framework for the props designer. For community theatres, school productions, and student designers, sourcing…