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Countries that Banned Dance
Last month (August 22), we shared a Facebook post about countries that have banned ballet dancing (Germany, Sweden, Japan, Kuwait, Iran, Afghanistan). Well, we have decided to dig deeper...
Read MoreTheater Superstitions: Part Two
Because thespians tend to be very superstitious individuals, while doing research on this topic, we came across so many superstitions that we had to split the post into two...
Read MoreTheater Superstitions: Part One
If you have been following us on Facebook, you’re probably already aware of some of the many theater superstitions that exist. Today we will be going over all the...
Read More5 Movies Based on Shakespeare Plays
At times you may be watching a new movie and realize that it is very similar to another movie you may have seen before. That is probably because the...
Read MoreControversial High School Plays
For years there have been many high school productions portraying controversial topics for high school students. Let’s go over a few productions that may have caused some disputes with...
Read MorePolitical Parody (Why Do We Live This Crazy Life? Part 4)
Call Me Madam is based on the life of Washington DC hostess and Democratic fundraiser Perle Mesta, who was named Ambassador to Luxembourg in 1949. Once President Harry S....
Read MoreTypes of Backdrops
When searching for a backdrop for your production you may come across many different words like “Scrim” “Chameleon” or “Duck” and wonder what they even mean! Chances are these...
Read MoreWhy Arts & Theater Programs are Being Cut
Arts and Theater Programs have been getting cut out of schools for more than a decade, especially following the most recent recession. But why? And how does this...
Read MoreFighting Corruption (Why Do We Live This Crazy Life?—Part 3)
Fiorello LaGuardia. Mayor of New York City 1934-1945. Took on corruption at Tammany Hall. Had a Broadway musical made about his life. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning...
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