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The Remarkable Journey of EGOT Winner Rita Moreno

In On The Stage’s Trailblazers Series, we look at the life and accomplishments of Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno.

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14 Improv Games to Break the Ice with Your Cast

On The Stage offers a few dynamic and entertaining improv games to boost chemistry and get your next season started off right.

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Exploring the Positive Effects of Theatre on Mental Health 

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, On The Stage shares a few ways that theatre can positively affect a person’s mental wellbeing.

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8 Things to Consider When Casting Your Lead Roles

On The Stage offers suggestions on what to look for during the casting process before you choose your all-important leads.

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23 Improv Games to Refresh your Actors

On The Stage offers 23 dynamic and energizing improv games to shake off the post-holiday blues for you and your students.

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5 Things You Need to Know Going into Tech Week

As tech week arrives, you may be feeling overwhelmed. On The Stage offers some tips to help you prepare, as well as the handy A Director’s Guide to a Successful Tech Week.

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That's the Spirit: 9 Halloween Improv Games

With Halloween right around the corner, On The Stage suggests some on-theme improv games to get you in the spooky mood.

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25 Ice Breakers to Help Your Cast Get to Know One Another

On The Stage offers 25 suggestions for dynamic and easy-to-execute icebreakers for you to try at your next rehearsal.

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Four Ways to Make Read-Throughs More Fun For Your Student Actors [2023 Updated]

On The Stage presents a few ideas to make read through rehearsals more engaging and informative for your student actors.

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