The Art of Stage Management: Blending Education and Experience
Stage management stands at the heart of every live performance, serving as the conductor of a behind-the-scenes symphony. Our roles
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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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How to Embrace Risk: Transforming Vulnerability Into Triumph
Effective stage management relies not only on technical prowess but also on strong leadership skills. In my own awareness journey
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Rules of a Stagehand – Part 2
These rules of a stagehand can help make your experience be a little easier. As discussed before, being a stagehand
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Rules of a Stagehand – Pt. 1
Being a stagehand in a venue or on a site is hard work, but it is where most people in
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TheatreArtLife Podcast – Stage Production with Sophie Zimmermann (Ep 205)
With global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning
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TheatreArtLife Podcast – Production and Operations Management with Lee Forde (Ep. 204)
Lee Forde former Rock and Roll lighting designer during the 80’s and 90’s who during 15 years on the road
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Common Thespian Terms
Some common thespian terms that almost everyone in the theatrical and live events industry knows are great to have in
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TheatreArtLife Podcast – Lighting, Video, and Special Effects with Steve Critchley (Episode 203)
Working in the industry for nearly 20 years Steve has seen many sectors in the Entertainment and Audio Visual space.
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Doing Sound for Acrobatics Shows
The first time I ran a soundboard from FOH for a show with acrobatics, my main concern was not to
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TheatreArtLife Podcast – Tech Talk and Stage Stories with Jack McLean (Ep. 199)
A lifelong fan of live music and entertainment, Jack McLean found his passion for live performance in Glasgow, Scotland, working
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How to Safely Stop the Show: A Look At Assessing Risk Before It Happens
In this week’s article, I’m discussing show stops and emergency situations. Sometimes things don’t go according to plan and the
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The Challenges of Letting Go of My Backstage Career
Working in the entertainment industry, especially for acrobatic circus shows, had been my life’s dream. A dream which I had,
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What to do in an Emergency! Dragone COO Anna Robb Shares Her Wisdom
People working in the performing arts pride themselves on believing that they possess high emergency and survival skill sets. In
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Off Stage: Circus and Act Transitions with Denis Lock
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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Off Stage: Circus and Entrepreneurship with Marie-Lee Guilbert, Philippe and Alanna Bélanger
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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Off Stage: Balancing Circus and Education with Anastasia Strizhanova
“Off Stage” is a 3-part, written series for the circus performer pursuing interests outside of the performing arts, or “off
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Logistics and Technical Production Savvy with Travis Lahay
I’m going to start at the end. When wrapping up an interview, I like to ask if there’s anything my
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The 3Rs with Matthew Jessner – Ep. 4: Three Decades of Commitment to Innovation with Boris Verkhovsky
“Freezing up is not an option.” … Not then. Not now. As part of our PRO Exclusive content, we introduce
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