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Navigating Stage Fright: A Guide for Theatre Directors and Educators

Zach Dulli January 27, 2024 Archive

In the dynamic world of theatre, stage fright often emerges as a common challenge among many performers. What starts in the mind can quickly manifest in the body, creating any number of reactions, including butterflies in the stomach, a racing heart, or even an overwhelming sense of dread. The good news is that there are effective strategies to he...

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Fostering Emotional Intelligence Through Theatre

Zach Dulli January 20, 2024 Archive

In today’s fast-paced world, emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in personal growth and success. It goes beyond book smarts or academic achievements; it encompasses understanding our own emotions as well as empathizing with others. And what better way to cultivate these essential skills than through the magic of theatre?

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Censorship in Theatre Education: Navigating the Tightrope of Artistic Expression

Zach Dulli January 13, 2024 Archive

In the vibrant world of theatre education, where creativity and expression should reign supreme, a shadow looms large: the challenge of censorship. It’s a tightrope walk for educators, balancing the need for artistic freedom with the constraints imposed by various stakeholders. The question, “Who decides what teachers can teach?”...

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Broadway Preview: Winter/Spring 2024 Edition

Zach Dulli January 6, 2024 Archive

Broadway’s 2024 season is brimming with various shows spanning genres and themes, showcasing the talents of renowned actors and creative teams. These shows represent a mix of adaptations, revivals, and new works, each offering unique perspectives and storytelling. For educators and students in theatre, this lineup provides a rich tapestry of...

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The Wonderful World of Broadway

Zach Dulli December 9, 2023 Archive

I believe we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and think it is imperative to learn from our past in order to build the future. The story we tell inside The Museum of Broadway is centered around this idea. We then take it a step further to pull back the curtain and show people how a Broadway show is made…that it all starts wit...

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From Theatre Teacher to Top Playwright

Zach Dulli December 2, 2023 Archive

In the heart of American educational theater, one name echoes with remarkable reverence: Don Zolidis. As the most produced playwright in America, Don’s story is not just a playwright’s success but a journey that has inspired and shaped the landscape of school theater across the nation and beyond. Originally from Wisconsin, Zolidis received...

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Taking ‘The Scene’ to New Heights!

Zach Dulli November 18, 2023 Archive

Discover the exciting new additions to our weekly newsletter. As the curtain rises on this special edition of The Scene newsletter, we want to thank you, our subscribers, for making The Scene the number one weekly free newsletter for theatre educators! This standing ovation goes out to you, our dedicated subscribers, whose passion for theatre mirr...

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Bouncing Back: 9 Ways to Recover and Thrive After a Disappointing Production Experience

Zach Dulli November 11, 2023 Archive

As a theater teacher, you pour your heart and soul into every production you bring to life. However, sometimes things don’t go as planned, and a disappointing production experience can leave you feeling discouraged and unsure of how to move forward. Remember, setbacks are a natural part of the creative process and present valuable opportunit...

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Q&A with Makeup Artist Michael Clifton: From Sidewalk Chalk To Broadway Bound Betty Boop: Mikey Clifton’s Makeup Artist Evolution

Zach Dulli November 4, 2023 Archive

On a recent seemingly ordinary Wednesday morning, makeup artist Michael “Mikey” Clifton experienced something far from the usual. Like many commuters, he was casually browsing through his Instagram feed when he stumbled upon something truly exceptional. It was none other than the makeup look he had meticulously crafted for the announcement of ...

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Enough! Groundbreaking Plays By Teen Writers to Address Gun Violence, Premiering at The Kennedy Center on November 6, 2023

Zach Dulli October 28, 2023 Archive

ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, in partnership with The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and a roster of eminent Washington D.C.-area theaters, will serve as the linchpin of a nationwide, multi-city reading happening on November 6, 2023. The winning plays, selected by an illustrious panel of renowned playwrights including Idris Goodwin, L...

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