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Student Blog: Acting Technique

When I started going to school and developing my craft, I ended up dropping most of the ideas that these acting technique books taught me, but I found myself seeking out something else entirely. A big aspect of the acting technique that I studied in school dealt with breathing and mindset. Because of this, I sought out books that helped the mindset of a storyteller.

Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE

Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford. 

Cast Set For Steve Coogan-Led DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End

As rehearsals began this  week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong, the full cast has been announced. 

Opera Philadelphia Will Offer $11 Tickets as Part of 'Pick Your Price' Initiative

All tickets for every performance of Opera Philadelphia's 2024-2025 Season will be available for $11, or a higher price of your choosing, as part of a new initiative called Pick Your Price.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: COLIN HOULT: COLIN, The Pleasance Courtyard

Hoult is a superb character comedian, well known for ‘star of stage and screen’ Anna Mann. He is an accomplished comedy script writer, former winner of the Writers' Guild Award for Comedy and is known for his excellent acting TV work on well-regarded shows.

London Youth Theatre Launches New Fundraising Appeal

London Youth Theatre (LYT) is a youth theatre charity aimed at making the performing arts more accessible to young people across the capital. Their mission is to stage high quality productions that transform the confidence and skills of young people, regardless of the financial and other barriers they might face.

Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which begins its major UK and Ireland tour on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre. 

Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Summer Stock Austin

It’s Summer! It’s HOT! It’s that usual time of the year when, in other parts of the country, people are enjoying walks on the beach or picnicking. Here in Texas, it’s too hot even for that, so do what any sane person would do and go see a play in a freezing cold theatre! Impact Arts has just the cure for your need to cool off AND have fun.

Road Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD By Marlow Wyatt

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, have announced the first show of its 2024-2025 season, the world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD, written by Marlow Wyatt and directed by Chuma Gault. 

Actors' Equity Association Applauds Senate Reintroduction Of The Bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act

Actors' Equity Association supports the Senate's reintroduction of the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act, which would enable artists to deduct their business expenses appropriately.

Kids Go Free At THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

A new Kids Go Free promotion has been launched for The Wizard of Oz this summer. The beloved musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum begins a strictly limited four-week summer season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Thursday 15 August following a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.

GREASE Comes to Theatre Memphis Next Month

Grease, the stage musical that harkens back to the 1950’s, will open the 2024-25 season at Theatre Memphis and takes the fast track to the Lohrey Theatre stage, August 16 – September 8, 2024.

New Cast Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE in London; Plus Booking Extends

An all new cast is joining BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical. The musical will also extend through to Sunday 27 July 2025 at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. Tickets are on sale now.

Ashfield Awarded £1 Million For Three-Year Cultural Transformation

Ashfield District Council and the Ashfield Arts Partnership have launched Ashfield Creates, a three-year transformational programme to inspire and sustain the cultural and creative fabric of Ashfield.

WAR HORSE is Coming to The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2025

WAR HORSE will run at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in Spring 2025. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.

National Theatre's Touring Production of WAR HORSE to be Presented at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Nonprofit Pandion Music Foundation Announces July Calendar Of Free Music Industry Programs

Pandion Music Foundation offers free music industry programs in July, providing valuable tools and resources for music creators. Replays are available for registered participants.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG's Final Week Was Highest Grossing Week Ever For A Sondheim Musical

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG sets a new record as the highest-grossing Sondheim musical in a single week, breaking the box office record for the 10th and final time.

GREASE to be Presented at Milton Keynes Theatre in August

The iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster & choreographed by Arlene Phillips, comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Releases New Block of Tickets Through April 27, 2025

Great Scott! A new block of tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical on Broadway has just been released for sale through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets here!