Tag: educational theatre
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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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Three Things to Know When Selecting a High School Theatre Season
A high school theatre program is a special place. It is often a refuge for kids who are exploring who they are, pretending to be someone else for a few hours, or singing showtunes at the top of their lungs. A director unites these kids around a common goal through a production. There is a…
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Theatre Legacy Robe Meaning & Best Practices
Theatre traditions help connect one production to the next and build a shared sense of legacy. These traditions might include group huddles before a show, putting out the theatre’s ghost light, or painting a small mural on the theatre wall for each production, with cast and crew signatures. Some theatres may even have their own…
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Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms for Theatres
Social media helps community and educational theatres reach audiences, promote shows, and share what happens behind the scenes. With so many platforms out there, it can be hard to choose the right ones and keep up with regular posts. Here’s a look at four major platforms and how you can use them to promote your…
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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…