Hollywood and Broadway have a long history of borrowing from each other. When a film becomes a hit, it is often quickly adapted for the stage. More often, a successful play is given broader fame when it is shown on the big screen. Doing so has brought wild success to these two performance venues. With...
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How the Arts Impact Communities
It’s no secret that music, theatre and other arts bring people together. After all, who doesn’t love sitting in the park alongside other fans, listening to your favorite band play? Yet, there is a measureable impact that the arts pose on communities. In fact, Princeton University published a study a few years back on this very subject....
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The Importance of Stage Managers
Despite what actors may say, there are few individuals more important in a theatre production than the stage manager. If you’ve ever seen a play, you have most likely felt the effects of this individual, yet you probably never saw them. Even during the curtain call, the stage manager probably didn’t make an appearance. That’s...
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4 Powers of Lightning in Theatre
When was the last time you left the theater to a chorus of, “Wow, what wonderful lighting effects!” Often, lighting flourishes go unnoticed, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t critical to the public reception of the dramatic performance. Quality lighting can put the finishing touch on your masterpiece, adding that key component for transforming those...