When searching for a list of memorable playwrights who left their mark on the world by way of beautiful theatrical pieces, you often find that they are disappointingly absent of females. This does not mean that there is a lack of talent from women in the world of theatre; their magnificent work is simply under...
“Breaking the fourth wall” in theater does not mean that a contractor needs to be called to clean up the mess. Instead, it refers to the notion that actors must pretend that the audience simply is not there in order to complete their immersion in the story and maintain suspension of disbelief. The idea is...
Theatre is far more than just a wonderful afternoon or evening’s entertainment. It is a vehicle for social change, a means by which values and norms are challenged, and a forum for political discussion. It has been this way since the earliest days of the art form. Ancient Greek tragedies, Shakespearean romances and even modern...
A theatre director is a true “maestro” in the sense that they must bring together hundreds of different elements in order to make a play work. Directors bring a unique vision to a production and coordinate everything from performances, stage design, blocking, sound production, lighting and more in order to meld everything together into that...
