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Children's Production Stage Ideas & Props
Children are constantly using their imagination with various items, and you should approach staging the same way.children image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.comStaging for children's theater is a challenge requiring imagination and an altered perspective, but the beauty is that the...
Introduction to Storytelling
With the popularity of storytelling on the rise, groups of tellers, workshops and national festivals are cropping up across the country. The interest in this art form has led to the growth of storyteller organizations for people of all ages.
Ballet Positions, Ballet Techniques and Ballet Movements
There are many many books and ebooks published on ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet techniques. If you are a new ballet student, how do know what you are looking at? Which ones might you choose to learn from? There are different ballet techniques. Which one is right for you?
How Do You Handle Your Scripts?
One of the problems using scripts in a live performance is they can fall off and get damaged, or be ruined by mishandling them during the performance. While, you can't always stop that from happening, this article shares some things you can do to protect your scripts.
How to Make Weighted Belly Dance Veils
Belly dance is a popular exercise that can increase cardiovascular health and develop flexibilty. Learning about the music and dance traditions of belly dance can add to the experience. "Belly dance" is the term given to many dance styles found in countries in North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern
Corporate Comedians for Holiday Events and Parties
You need to hire a comedian for an event. All eyes are on you and you want to deliver. What to do now; search the internet? Lurk in Comedy Clubs? Look through the Yellow Pages (do people still do that)? Why not turn the task over to an expert and sit back and relax?
Learn Magic - How to Master Magic Tricks
A step by step introduction to learning magic. How to master a few magic tricks enough to perform them to friends and family and amaze them all!
Thirty Second Monologues Can Get You Where You Want to Be
A thirty second monologue can get your foot in the door.Choose the one that's made for you, the one that gives you your chance to shine.
Ancient Theatre Stages
Theater in the ancient world was as varied as the locations in which it was performed. Ancient Greece is considered the birthplace of classic western theater, and the theater of Ancient Rome built and expanded on these traditions. Ancient Japan developed a theater style called Noh, and medieval Engl
How a Flange Pedal Works
Creating the EffectTo produce the flanging effect, a flanger pedal mixes two identical signals together from your instrument. One of these signals is then delayed in varying amounts. The delayed track is slowed down very slightly (as if one was gently pushing down on a tape reel as...
Stage Lighting Terms
Light plots are scaled blueprints of where lights go in a theater.blueprint image by Chad McDermott from Fotolia.comLike many aspects of theater, lighting design and production electrics--the physical work of setting up a light plot--have a specialized lingo that helps designers and...
Newsies: A Taste of the American Dream on Broadway
Not all Disney films and animated masterpieces are just for children. Today, there's a new addition to the countless gallery of wholesome and family-friendly Disney films that will surely captivate every person's heart. Newsies, is one of the most sought-after stage musicals from Disney Th
How to Play the Improv Game Actor's Nightmare
"Actor's Nightmare" is actually a play written by Christopher Durang, in which an actor doesn't know what his lines are nor what play he is in. This idea is the impetus behind the Actor's Nightmare improv game. Start with any script at all--although famous movie scripts work best for audience react
Adaptation Techniques
Writing an adaptation is one way to get a start in the field of screenwriting.writing image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comSome of the highest grossing movies of all time are adaptations. Films as varied as "Spider-Man" and "Lord of the Rings" are forms of adaptations that shot to the top of...
Fantastic Herbs for Warming the Voice and Body While Singing in Cold Climates
When we are into the deep freeze of the year (I live in New York) I want to address natural alternatives to warming the body and voice when singing in colder climates. In general, cold contracts and heat expands. The same applies to the chest, throat and vocal cords. When I sing in a part of the wor
Three Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence When Learning Standup Comedy
No matter if your material and timing is the best, without self-confidence, you will probably not make it very far as a standup comedian. Many of the techniques that are taught can also be applied when you are trying to boost your everyday self-confidence too. While learning standup comedy here are