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How to Turn Orientation Season into Your Theatre’s Marketing Launchpad

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How to Turn Orientation Season into Your Theatre’s Marketing Launchpad

Make orientation season your theatre’s marketing launchpad with strategies to recruit, engage, and grow your program.
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.
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.
How Lily Gladstone Celebrates Native Heritage Through Her Work

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How Lily Gladstone Celebrates Native Heritage Through Her Work

Explore Lily Gladstone’s impact on Native American arts, as she revitalizes Indigenous storytelling through her roles in theater and film.
How to Master Your Theatre Rehearsal Schedule

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How to Master Your Theatre Rehearsal Schedule

A strong rehearsal schedule empowers you to tell the most creative story possible. Check out these tips to building it out.
8 Things to Keep in Mind While Building Your Rehearsal Schedule

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8 Things to Keep in Mind While Building Your Rehearsal Schedule

Now that you’ve completed your audition process, it’s time to build your rehearsal schedule! Check out these 8 tips.
Mastering Audition Planning: A Director’s Guide to Casting

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Mastering Audition Planning: A Director’s Guide to Casting

Explore the many ways you can master your audition and casting processes and focus on what matters: creating great art with great people.
10 Fun Activities for the First Rehearsal

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10 Fun Activities for the First Rehearsal

Rehearsals should be engaging, uplifting, and fun! On The Stage offers some ideas to create a positive atmosphere for your first rehearsal.
8 Casting Strategies Every Director Needs to Know

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8 Casting Strategies Every Director Needs to Know

On The Stage offers several casting strategies to ensure that everyone, from your ensemble to your leads, fit the best role for your show.