The Performer’s Toolkit is a recurring series exploring the skills, habits and mindsets that help  performers build long, fulfilling careers. Drawing on conversations with actors, casting directors,  movement specialists, producers, coaches and other industry professionals, each article brings  together practical lessons from across the performing arts.  After more than twenty years teaching drama, there is

Why Sound matters and should not be an afterthought. It helps people hear important information clearly, keeps crowds connected and engaged, supports accessibility, and allows speakers, performers, organizers, and communities to communicate effectively in difficult environments. Poor sound, on the other hand, can create confusion, fatigue, safety issues, and frustration. Unlike concerts or corporate events,

Try a little experiment. Think back to the best play, movie, or concert you have ever had the privilege to experience. Most likely, right now, your mind will resist giving you a detailed synopsis. You probably cannot reconstruct the exact sequence of scenes. Most of the dialogue is gone. You will not recall the precise

In July 2022, a giant LED screen fell onto the stage during a Mirror concert in Hong Kong. Two dancers were struck, with Mo Li Kai-yin suffering catastrophic spinal injuries that left him permanently paralysed from the neck down. Many people working in the events industry will remember the footage. If you do decide to

Juggling, lighting, and sound combine to evoke qualities of holograms in  Hologram  from September 1-2 at 3AM Theatre in Astoria, Queens. 3AM Theatre and Parallel Exit present Hologram, a live performance by Kyle Driggs and Jay Gilligan that combines juggling, light, and sound to create evolving visual phenomena. Choreographed objects move through precisely designed lighting,

Join us at this 3-day event celebrating our Hall of Fame Class of 2026 — AND 30 Years of the World Acrobatics Society (1996-2026). worldacro.org Introducing the Legend Class of 2026 Inductees: ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS & CHEER – Ineke Van Schoor, Julie Van Gelder & Kaat Dumarey World champion acrobatic trio from Belgium ACTION SPORTS – Bob