Experiences and Anecdotes

Best Theater Blogs of 2011 - An assortment of the finest theatre blogs.

Describe you favorite moments backstage during a play or musical.

What is your favorite twist on a Shakespeare play?

How do you get a job as a voice over artist? Guide to voice acting. A successful career in voice work. From demo tapes to ADR recordings.

Are You an "Elphaba" or a "Glinda"? - Which musical character fits your personality? Share your favorite musical characters.

Stage Hand Appreciation - Honor your stage crew - hug a techie! Share stories about your hard working stage crew. See submissions

Is Your Theater Haunted? Share your stories of ghosts, phantoms, and things that go bump in the playhouse.

Theater Practical Jokes - The Pocket Watch Story: An anecdote about a mild-mannered director finally gets the attention of his unruly cast.

Do you know of a terrific way to raise money for your local community or regional theater? If you have a knack for creatively connecting with the public and gaining economic support for non-profit theater groups, share your ideas for fund-raising events.

Share your stories and photos about the rehearsal process.

The Drama Teacher of the Month is a way of honoring the dedication and creative spirit of drama teachers from different schools, grades, and cultures.

Since comedy is so subjective, I thought I would create a User Answer page that would allow readers to share their opinions. What is the funniest play that you have ever seen or read? Tell us all about it!

The Drama Teacher of the Month is a way of honoring the dedication and creative spirit of drama teachers from different schools, grades, and cultures.

How does one become a professional stage makeup artist? This revealing interview with Makeup designer Judi Lewin provides advice and insight into a tough but creatively fulfilling career.

Improve your grades by using drama and theater skills. An amusing look at the benefits of acting lessons. 5 Ways Drama Class Can Improve Your Grades.

Why do so many actors insist on saying, "Break a leg" instead of the commonly used phrase, "Good luck"?

How do actors go from the stage to the screen? Many stage actors dream of transitioning to film and television. This interview with the movie producers of "never Say Macbeth" offers advice to stage actors who want to broaden their career.

Renaissance Faires are a fasinating form of entertainment and interaction. It's a combination of history, drama, and even a bit of drunken merriment. Learn how to make the most out of your visit to a Renaissance Faire.

How did Molière die? Was is it unlucky to wear green costumes on stage? Find out the answers to both of these questions with the origin of this fascinating theater superstition.

This amusing anecdote reveals George Bernard Shaw's cruel wit during a dinner party.

What happens when Arthur Miller encouters an old high school buddy in a seedy little bar.

Perhaps not all anecdotes are 100% true. However, I hope this one is honest. It is a perfectly Ibsen-like way to depart from the world.

In the late 1980s, Kenneth Branagh re-invigorated the world's love for William Shakespeare. Find out how this talented "upstart" launched his theatrical career.

In this amusing anecdote, Lillian Hellman's lesbian-themed "The Children's Hour," captures the interest of movie-mogul Samuel Goldwyn.

What do you and your cast members do on opening night?

Have you ever forgotten a line in the middle of a performance? Did something go terribly wrong on stage? Was it humiliating? Hilarious? Both? Or, have you ever been in the audience when something goes wrong on stage? What happened and what did the cast do? Share your Embarrassing Moments on Stage - Theater Mishaps, Goofs, and Blunders. See submissions