Music in Education study
According to a 2016 study, a child’s brain develops faster with exposure to music education.
Classical Monologues for Teens (part 1 of 3)
From the Stage Agent website – written by Alexandra Appleton Choosing a classical monologue can feel intimidating—old-fashioned language, historical settings, and complex emotions all rolled into one. But the right speech can unlock your creativity and show off your acting range. Here are 15 classical monologues for teens, blending Shakespeare’s timeless roles with other classical
Bringing Family into the Theatre
Grand Rapids Players’ production of “Fiddler on the Roof“. Editor’s note: This article is from the Grand Rapids Players’ newsletter and is reprinted here with permission. Grand Rapids players will be our hosts for MACT*Fest 2027 at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids in February of 2027. What an audience might not realize about the
Digital Scenery
Behind the Scenes by John Miller – March 2024 King Triton’s court, Ursula’s Lair, and a storm-tossed Galleon; are just a few of the many scenes set under and over the sea in the Reif Theater Arts production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. How do we go about designing these scenes without breaking our
March is Music in our Schools Month®
For more than 40 years, March has been officially designated for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®)
Keep Patrons Coming Back
Keep Patrons Coming Back: How to Craft a Consistent, Branded Experience By On The Stage Team A consistent brand does more than make your materials look good; it creates trust. It’s how your audience recognizes you, connects with you, and feels inspired to return season after season. When your brand aligns across your website, ticketing,
The Art of Resilience
Our friends at the Playwrights’ Center are hosting a special event that we thought you might be interested in. The information on the event is below. About the event Please come to Playwrights’ Center on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. and be a part of Artists in Conversation: The Art of Resilience. In the
Round, Round, Get Around …
This festival will be the first time we’ve done a festival “in the round”, i.e. on an arena stage, where the audience can completely surround the actors.
I Hate Sound!
Behind the Scenes by John Miller – February 2025 It’s been said that “Everyone knows how to do two jobs, their own and sound.” OK, it was me, I said that! But it’s true! I’ve never had anyone come back to me at the light board and complain that they can’t see the actors, but
