Image by Josh Plueger, courtesy of Offutt Air Force Base When you want to make a serious splash onstage, red show choir dresses are a fantastic way to do it. Red is impossible to ignore — which means that these…
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Image by Josh Plueger, courtesy of Offutt Air Force Base When you want to make a serious splash onstage, red show choir dresses are a fantastic way to do it. Red is impossible to ignore — which means that these…
If you’re looking for musicals with female leads, you’re not alone — many theater groups have an abundance of talented women. The musical theater canon hasn’t quite caught up; in many shows (especially Golden Age musicals), the number of leading…
As an actor in 2021, you know that an online presence is non-negotiable — you need a platform to promote yourself and your work. Your social media is solid, so now it’s time for the next step: figuring out how…
If you audition regularly for musical theater, you’re probably accustomed to lugging around a heavy audition book. An iPad seems like the perfect alternative — it’s lightweight and fits your entire sheet music library, so you can pull out any…
When you’re a performer, your acting resume is one of your most important tools. In many cases, it’s your only chance to make an impression on a casting director — your resume and headshot can make the difference between getting…
Beyond classic Golden Age shows and contemporary Broadway hits, there’s a whole world of lesser-known musicals just waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re looking for musicals for high school and community theater, or you just want a new cast album…
It’s a truth universally acknowledged: if you want to be an actor, you’re going to have to learn how to memorize lines. Whether you’re in a community theater musical or a professional Shakespeare production, there’s always a script to learn.…
Whether you’re a tourist or a native New Yorker, figuring out what to wear to a Broadway show is part of the fun. The good news? You can dress to impress or keep it casual; anything goes. Here at Theater…
Halloween is the perfect time to do a musical — you don’t have to worry about summer interfering with rehearsals. Plus, there’s something so satisfying about stepping into the theater on a crisp fall evening. Horror musicals are a great…
It’s time — you’re ready to head to college, major in musical theater, and start auditioning your way to Broadway. Then, reality hits: before you can do any of that, you have to pick from the best musical theater colleges.…