Tag: audience experience
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10 Haunted Theatres in America & Their Ghost Stories
Haunted theatres combine rich history, emotional stories, and tradition steeped in superstition. From footsteps in an otherwise empty auditorium to unexplained figures appearing backstage, theatre ghost stories have passed between actors, technicians, stage managers, and volunteers for generations. And when you spend enough late nights working in old theatres, it’s easy to understand how those…
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How to Prepare for a Musical Audition
The best way to get better at auditioning for musicals is to audition more! It may seem intimidating at first, but if you know how to prepare for musical auditions, you’ll be a pro in no time! If you’re new to theatre or would like some common questions answered, check out this guide on how…
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Prevent Phone Use During Live Theatre
There’s nothing quite like the shared energy of a live performance. Unfortunately, one of the biggest disruptions in modern live performance is phone use during the show. One recent example took place on Broadway during a performance of Hand to God, where an audience member tried to use a fake outlet onstage to charge his…
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Physical vs Digital Playbills for Theatre
As theatres continue to balance tradition with accessibility, one question keeps popping up: should productions use physical playbills, digital-only playbills, or a combination of both? Playbills serve an important purpose beyond listing cast names. They help audiences connect to the production, recognise contributors, and understand the work happening on and off the stage. Choosing the…