A Director Tells: 15 Audition Tips
Auditioning can be a dreadful thing as a performer. It seems like nobody really likes them. Most people I talk
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Opinion
Explore thought-provoking opinion pieces on performing arts at StageLync. Read diverse perspectives and insights on live performances, industry trends, and artistic expression. Engage with the performing arts community through compelling articles.
Unsung Creatives: The Hidden Magic of Stage Management
In theatre there is a huge demarcation in perception of job roles. There are Creatives, and those regarded as the
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Backstage Stories: When It All Goes Wrong
First a little about myself – I am a theatrical costume assistant or wardrobe wench as I like to affectionately
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Revolutionizing Theater with XR: Discover the Power of Cohort and Similar Apps
Imagine transforming your theater production process with cutting-edge technology that brings your creative visions to life in ways you’ve never
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How Many Producers Does It Take to Make A Broadway Musical?
For the past ten years on average, there were 26 producer names above the title on the Tony Award for
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Mental Health: Stage Managing Myself to Sanity on a Cruise Ship
Pammy writes about how she makes space for mental health breaks and ways to prioritize your mental health while working
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Embracing Individuality through the Mosaic of Life
You know, you can’t go anywhere in the personal development or mindfulness space these days without being promised that there is some new life hack that is going to change your life, and nine times out of ten, these miracle tips are touted as being backed by science. It’s ubiquitous and, as far as I’m concerned, bordering on well disingenuous. There are no shortcuts to personal growth. There’s a reason why mindfulness is referred to as a practice.
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Life of a Wardrobe Assistant: Oh the Glamour!
Oh, the Glamour! When non-industry people find out what I do, there are a few standard answers that recur regularly.
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Every Child Should Take an Acting Class: 10 Reasons
Like sports, being involved in acting in elementary school does not mean that a child will go on to make
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Interview with Wan-Jung Wei: OISTAT’s Youngest Executive Director
Wan-Jung Wei is the youngest Executive Director of OISTAT: International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians, since its inception
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Email Etiquette: Let’s Refresh The Basics
As a stage manager who relocated overseas last year for a startup, I was surprised at the many different ways
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The Artist Toolbox: Society Needs These Skills
The Artist Toolkit has a number of items in it that are crucial for society. Read Patrick Jones’ opinion article.
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AI for Artists: Creatives Sound Off!
From generating music and visual art to writing and design, artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up a new world of
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No pAIn or no gAIn?
New technologies have been displacing humans in the workplace since the industrial revolution. Artisans have seen their crafts taken over
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Shana Kennedy’s Journey to Elevate Circus Arts In the United States with Circadium’s Accreditation
In this illuminating opinion piece, Shana Kennedy, the visionary founder of Circadium, delved into her personal narrative and the formidable
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Curtain Call Memories Part 3: Long Ago Days With Pantomime
The repertory theatre my dad ran when I was a child in the 50s and 60s relied on the pantomime
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Farewell 2023… Hello 2024! A Reflection of the Past Year
As 2023 comes to its final bow and the curtain falls, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows,
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From Dreams to Stage: Industry Veteran Anna Robb on the Three Essential Ingredients of a Great Production
Veteran producer and TheatreArtLife co-founder Anna Robb has more than two decades under her belt of bringing artistic visions to
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Is Music The Language Of Connection?
Scientific studies have shown that many effects of music can be seen in the brain. Multiple observations have demonstrated some
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Art and Representation: Non-European Circus Groups at Cirkuliacija ’23
Reckoning with the events of world history and their lingering effects leads not only to creating stereotypes—it also impacts how
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Beyond Smiles and Splits: Giving 100%?
Circus artists repeat the same tricks over and over again to reach a level of excellence and performance quality that
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