Audience Alchemy Unlocks Behavioral Science in the Arts
Behavioral science is all around us. When Spotify and Netflix use phrases like “Most Popular” or “Trending Now” to nudge
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Applications Open for YOUNG STAGE’s Final Edition
For nearly two decades, YOUNG STAGE has been a beacon of excellence in the world of circus arts, providing young
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StageLync Job Board: Rigging and Automation Jobs
Discover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Rigging or Automation Jobs: The StageLync Job Board
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Acting is Just a Job. Here’s Why That’s Empowering
Oftentimes clients ask me if I ever get tired of acting. They want to know if the work ever gets
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Tips for Applying to International Work
In edition of Half-Hour, I discuss formatting tips to include in your resume when applying for international work. These can
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Relationships are Everywhere: Acting and Entertainment
No matter where you end up in the acting and entertainment industry, it’s always important to remember the value of
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Building a Successful Stage Management Team
In this article, I am discussing some strategies for building a successful team. Building a strong and cohesive team is
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Emily Malone: Navigating Freelance Finances
In this Artistic Finance Podcast Episode, Ellen and Ethan talk with Emily Malone, head of live events at Disguise, known
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Working At and Leaving a Toxic Work Environment
I asked my friend Helen Moreau, who has written for Half-Hour before, to write another article, and when we were
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Dance Arena Ep. 18. – The Future of Dance
One of the wonderful things I find about having been in so many aspects of the performing arts and sciences
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Finding the Good: Compliment Work Even When It’s Not Your Taste
The road to becoming a working artist is paved with ongoing struggles, and it often feels like a solitary journey.
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Stage Managers And Human Reaction Time
When I was first learning how to “be” a stage manager, I learned how to properly record blocking, how to
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Leading From Your ‘Why’ Can Change Everything
The old adage “the journey is the reward” has been around for thousands of years and has been known by
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What does it mean to be an Ethical Stage Manager?
In this article, I am discussing ethics, values, and conflict. What does it mean to be an ethical Stage Manager,
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Dance Arena Ep. 17. – Artistic Creation: The Cat and The Scientist
“There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” It’s an old adage; one that in my younger years I
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Christmas Contracts: Six Tips for the Season
🎵 It’s the most frustrating time of the year… but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Whether you’re wrapping up
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The Practice of Gratitude Amidst Festive Overwhelm
Hey there, I just wanted to come on and wish you all a happy holiday season and I wanted to
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From Amateur to Career Actor: The Importance of Confidence in Marketing Yourself
Are you too embarrassed to create a professional Facebook page or reach out to press to promote your work as
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Dance Arena Ep. 16. – Dance and Social Media, The Danger of What We Don’t See
One time when I was in my teens, I was sitting at school with a ballet dancer who grew up
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The Importance of Professional Practice as a Stage Manager
In this edition of Half-Hour, I am discussing professional practice as a Stage Manager: the skills that you need outside
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Ending Up In Las Vegas: A Stage Manager’s Story
My nightly commute home from work includes walking past the line for a Las Vegas nightclub and wondering why so many
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