On The Stage blog

How to Create a Theatre Show Program

Creating an eye-catching show program for your production is critical to theatrical success. Check out this step-by-step guide to create the ideal program.

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Learning Opportunities In Lighting & Sound Design

Help your students learn more about lighting and sound in the theatre by bringing them into the design and execution of technical motions.

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The Importance of a Student Marketing Team

Utilizing the power of your student marketing team can yield strong results through organic exposure and harnessable enthusiasm.

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Spring Show Planning - How To Energize Your Actors

Spring shows are tentpole event for school theatres. Here’s how to energize your actors and sustain them through the entire spring show process.

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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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Jukebox Musical Highlights for Your Spring Musical Planning

Whether you’re focused on run time or cast size, here are three jukebox musicals from Stage Rights that your students will love to perform.

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Nine Plays Your High School and College Students Will Love to Perform [2022 UPDATED]

Getting your theatre students back into the swing of things each fall can be tough, so here's a list of plays to dust off everyone's skills and revive their passions.

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Growing Young Theatre Makers Series: Student Production Team

Part three of the Growing Young Theatre Makers series examines how drama teachers can support student growth through work as production team members.

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Growing Young Theatre Makers: Student Playwrights

Part Two of the Growing Young Theatre Makers series explores teaching opportunities, tips, and exercises for working with Student Playwrights.

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