Post Tour Adjustment: Getting Back to Home Life
Sometimes when you’ve been in the ‘tour bubble’, coming home can be daunting. You may be facing a period of
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Spotlight
What does it take to be in the spotlight in live performing arts? On StageLync, delve into an array of articles and news that showcase standout performances, in-depth interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories. Our spotlight content highlights the talent, creativity, and dedication that define the performing arts. Discover the extraordinary moments and individuals who captivate audiences and shape the world of live performance.
The People Who Stay – Entertainment Industry Life
One of the hardest things about this life isn’t the hours, or the travel, or even the exhaustion. It’s learning
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The Cost of Showing Up: Emotional Resilience
No one really prepares you for what it takes to stay in this industry. Not just physically. Emotionally. On paper,
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The Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Destroying Technical Teams
The Silent Killer of Technical Teams: Micromanagement in Live Entertainment The biggest behavioural mistake leaders make in our industry is
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How the Performing Arts Sector Evolved in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the performing arts sector stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Financial pressure, changing
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Elisabeth & Scotty Lund: Art Through the Fire
In this Circuspreneur Podcast episode, host Shenea Stiletto sits down with Scotty & Elisabeth Lund — a powerhouse creative duo
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Michael Maag on Disability, Access, and the Future of Theatre
(Cover Photo, Michael Maag with fellow artists, Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson) On December 3, the International Day of Persons
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Ghost Light Paradox: The Hidden Grief of Life on the Road
Life on the road is a masterclass in instability. It’s a cycle of building something, losing it, and starting over.
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Recording Podcasts: Tips for Recording Remotely
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many people taking up podcasting for the first time while existing podcasters found themselves having
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The Art of Collaboration: Rethinking How Directors and Stage Managers Work Together
Some partnerships shape entire productions—but few are as vital, or as misunderstood, as the one between the director and the
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The Shape of Trust
Trust doesn’t start with grand speeches or leadership retreats. It starts with a nod across the table, the quiet shorthand
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Conflict Architecture for Creative Work
Designing the right fight isn’t about picking battles just to stir the pot. It’s about recognizing those moments when tension
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Performers & Artists: Getting A Visa to Work in the USA
Robert Baird from BAM! Baird Artists Management Consulting shares with StageLync, how artists can get a visa to perform in
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Generation Change – A Conversation with Vivian Paul
Three years ago, I had the honor of moderating a panel discussion with the “strong women of the German circus.”
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Richard Winkler: Focusing Lights on Broadway Producing
Broadway producer (and former lighting designer) Richard Winkler shares how he pivoted from a 35-year design career into producing, raised
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Finding a New Passion
Good Day, Old Friend, There comes a point—often sooner than we expect—when we realize we can’t do what we
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The Cost of Clarity in Leadership Communication
I was halfway through cueing a scene change when I realized I had been speaking for nearly three minutes straight.
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Career Transitions: Changing Jobs In Entertainment
Good Day, Young Traveler, Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment—a magical land where your coffee is cold, your deadlines
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Beyond the Backbend: Joint Hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Safe Training in Circus
In circus, flexibility is a valuable asset—both artistically and physically. Extreme range of motion is often praised, but not all
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Arts Career Changes: Learning to Pivot at the Gate
Welcome, Young Traveler. At this very moment—regardless of whether you’re just starting out or thinking about taking that leap from
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We Need To Talk About Tech
Let’s talk about one of the most important weeks in a theatre worker’s schedule: Tech Week This period of time
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