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From Drama Club to Drama Major: How to Prepare Your Students for College Auditions

Zach Dulli February 15, 2025 Archive

College auditions are a pivotal opportunity for your students to immerse themselves in four transformative academic and artistic development years. For many teenagers, stepping onto that stage to sing, dance, or deliver a monologue in front of discerning faculty can seem like a terrifying cross between “The Hunger Games” and “America’s Got...

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Self-Care for the Drama Teacher

Zach Dulli February 8, 2025 Archive

By the time the high school theatre department’s big musical hits its opening night, you—the daring, dedicated theatre educator—might already feel like you’ve played every role in the production: director, set designer, costume guru, crisis negotiator, part-time therapist, and full-time cheerleader. Productions are oftentimes a full-thrott...

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Setting the Stage: Preparing Students for State Theatre Competitions

Zach Dulli January 16, 2025 Archive

A particular kind of electricity crackles in the air as high school theater students prepare for state one-act competitions. It’s a blend of nerves, ambition, and the communal thrill of putting weeks of hard work to the test. For theatre teachers, the days leading up to the big event can feel like walking a tightrope: balancing the fine art of p...

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The Scene’s Best of 2024!

Zach Dulli December 28, 2024 Archive

As we bring down the final curtain on 2024, we begin with a heartfelt thank you. It’s your curiosity, your passion, and your willingness to engage that have propelled The Scene’s newsletter forward this year. With every click and conversation, you’ve helped transform these pages from mere information into a thriving exchange of ideas. Togeth...

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A Season of Gratitude: Honoring the Theatre Educators Who Light Our Way

Zach Dulli December 21, 2024 Archive

As festive lights glow in our windows and the year’s end settles gently around us, I find myself reflecting on what truly matters. Like the cherished holiday films that fill us with warmth and hope, this season inspires gratitude for all who foster creativity, courage, and collaboration. Foremost among these quiet heroes are the thousands of the...

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Strengthening Community Through the Written Word

Zach Dulli December 14, 2024 Archive

I’ve always believed in the simple magic of putting pen to paper. When I was a high school student, I would write letters to original cast members of whatever show our theatre department was about to perform. I remember the thrill of sending those envelopes to Broadway legends, the anticipation that followed, and the delight of receiving heartfe...

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ENOUGH! Invites Young Playwrights to Script Solutions to Gun Violence

Zach Dulli December 7, 2024 Archive

What if your words could change the world? Not someday, but now. That’s the audacious question ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence is once again asking teens nationwide. In an era where gun violence has become the leading cause of death for children and teens in America, ENOUGH! offers young writers a chance to respond with courage, creativity, an...

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George S. Kaufman’s Timeless Wit: Lessons for High School Theater from a Broadway Icon

Zach Dulli November 30, 2024 Archive

George S. Kaufman, one of Broadway’s most celebrated playwrights, left behind a body of work that continues to inspire performers and audiences nearly a century later. Known for his sharp wit, masterful comedic timing, and keen observation of human nature, Kaufman’s plays remain a fixture in American theater. For high school theater directors ...

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