What the Price of a Ticket Covers

What the Price of a Ticket Covers

When you pay for your ticket at the theatre, you might be wondering, “What does that money go towards?” In most community theatres, the actors are not paid, but your money still goes towards the production. Ticket costs cover everything from the stage sets to the...
How to Conquer Stage Fright

How to Conquer Stage Fright

Do you want to be successful at acting on the big stage, but find that one thing is holding you back from reaching your full potential? Even great, experienced actors suffer from stage fright from time to time. The affliction strikes actors from the stages of Broadway...
Getting Ready for Your First Rehearsal

Getting Ready for Your First Rehearsal

Is your first rehearsal for the new local theatre company production drawing near? If so, you are probably experiencing a few nervous jitters — especially if you are new to acting. This is an exciting undertaking and you will be happy that you pushed through those...
How to Warm Up Your Voice

How to Warm Up Your Voice

Before you attend rehearsal or practice on your own, it is important to warm up your vocal folds if you are going to be presenting dialogue, especially so if you are going to sing. Much like stretching your muscles before you exercise, warming up your voice helps you...
Why Community Theatre is So Important

Why Community Theatre is So Important

Some claim that the theatre and the art of performance is dying, but we couldn’t disagree more. There are many ways in which community theatre is important, ranging from furthering education to self-expression, introducing change and so much more. Even in the 21st...
5 Tips for Proper Theatre Etiquette

5 Tips for Proper Theatre Etiquette

Many people who are attending a theatrical production for the first time have questions about theatre etiquette. You might be concerned with what you should wear to the show or when you should give your applause. There are also quite a few questions regarding behavior...