My Top 5 Stage Managers: In Celebration of International SM Day
Happy International Stage Manager Day! I have been reflecting lately on the wonderful Stage Managers that I have worked with
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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.
Beyond the Stage: Bringing Empathy to Life’s Unfolding Story
Shakespeare once mused, “All the world’s a stage,” and in the grand theater of life we all take center stage
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My First Broadway Show: Living the Dream
This April I opened my first Broadway show: The Outsiders. It was a whirlwind, an adventure, and it was incredible: working
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Inviting Feedback and Creating Space for Diversity
In this article, I’ll briefly touch on some concepts around giving and receiving feedback. Communication is such a large part
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A Beginners Guide to Wearing a Harness for Women
I always get a little kick when I see a lady rocking a technical harness. Not trying to be weird,
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Caribbean Theater Series- Part 1: Cultural Heritage and Storytelling Traditions
Caribbean theater is more than just a form of entertainment; it is a living repository of the region’s cultural heritage.
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Entertainment Industry: Taking the Pressure Off of Flow
There has been an entire industry developed around flow. The word that once described a quality of movement – has
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How Traffic Lights became Stages: The Rise Latin America’s Street Art Phenomenon
How Traffic Lights Became Stages – Original Version in Spanish below The Dark Side of the Heart (Eliseo Subiela) is
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Setting Effective Goals as a Stage Manager
As a stage manager in the fast-paced world of live entertainment, success depends on much more than just managing the
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The Art of Trying: Getting a Job in Entertainment
As of June 11th, I will have been officially in my “post-grad era” for ten months. Ten months consisting of
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The “Bad” of Becoming an Actor
A GREAT HIGH Here’s a strange phenomenon I’m sure you’ve experienced. You’re flying to see your family for the holidays
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Olympic Ceremonies Need Chairs And It’s Someone’s Job
If you are backstage in a theatre it’s probably been there since the theatre opened and most likely doesn’t match
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Creativity and Self Confidence: Rewriting the Script on Stage Management
I do wonder why the term ‘creatives’ excludes the creativity of stage management. Stage management requires flexibility, diplomacy, patience, courage
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Best Practices for Inclusive Casting
While working in the Diversity & Inclusion office at Actors’ Equity Association, I had the pleasure of hearing from various
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All The Roadies Are Gone.
The corporatization of the music industry killed off more roadies than illicit drugs ever could. The word roadie used to
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Exploring Circus in South America: Community and Art in it’s Purest Form
Original Version in Spanish below It’s been almost half a year since I last wrote for you. So much has
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Power vs Service: Leadership in Stage Management
Leadership, at least in the modern Western imagination, is often portrayed as forceful, even militant, stern, and decisive. The “leader
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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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Rewind Festival
At the Rewind Festival in Scotland, fans got to experience a fantastic weekend from 19-21 July. Though the skies darkened
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Intervista a Luca Bachetti / Interview with Luca Bachetti
ENGLISH VERSION BELOW Luca Bachetti lo è un DJ di fama internazionale, che ha suonato in più di 80 paesi
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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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