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Notes from the box office, the rehearsal room and the front of house - written for the people who put on the show.

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Female Leaders in the Performing Arts

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Female Leaders in the Performing Arts

Celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring female leaders in the performing arts and their lasting impact on theatre, dance, and music.

How to Balance Rehearsals, Academics, and Student Well-Being During Show Season

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How to Balance Rehearsals, Academics, and Student Well-Being During Show Season

OTS offers a few tips to help you guide your students in their balance of rehearsals, academics, and well-being during a busy show season.

8 Ways to Find New Audiences to Target

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8 Ways to Find New Audiences to Target

Marketing efforts to reach new audiences can be complex – explore easy-to-enact ways to find new theatre audiences.

Inclusive Casting Practices: Expanding Diversity on Your Stage

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Inclusive Casting Practices: Expanding Diversity on Your Stage

Expanding diversity and incoroporating inclusive casting on your stage matters, and On The Stage dives into how to get started.

Reward Loyal Patrons and Generate New Revenue with Memberships

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Reward Loyal Patrons and Generate New Revenue with Memberships

Boost loyalty with memberships! Learn how you can create exclusive perks, increase engagement, and generate recurring income.

Creative Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Theatre

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Creative Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Theatre

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to produce more diverse works, Black History Month is the perfect time to get started.

Better Understand Patrons and Registrants with Checkout Questions

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Better Understand Patrons and Registrants with Checkout Questions

Gather key patron insights at checkout with OTS custom questions—streamline operations, enhance engagement, and eliminate follow-ups.

Theatre Industry Trends We'll be Watching in 2025

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Theatre Industry Trends We'll be Watching in 2025

If you’re looking to think outside the box in 2025, we offer a few theatre industry trends to watch and stay on top of.

Rent, Resilience, and Revolution: Honoring the Life of Jonathan Larson

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Rent, Resilience, and Revolution: Honoring the Life of Jonathan Larson

Explore Jonathan Larson's legacy, from his work on Rent to the lasting impact on theater and social causes like Broadway Cares.