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Theatre Fundraising Tips: The Power of Storytelling

Storytelling is an integral component to cinching fundraising dollars. On The Stage offers a few tips to ace the pitch!

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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.
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.
Ross Rocks Chicago! Angelica Ross’ Journey to Broadway and Beyond

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Ross Rocks Chicago! Angelica Ross’ Journey to Broadway and Beyond

From humble beginnings to Broadway, Angelica Ross embodies resilience, talent, and inclusivity. Explore her groundbreaking roles and advocacy.
Celebrating Diversity: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Plays and Musicals That Made History

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Celebrating Diversity: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Plays and Musicals That Made History

Just in time for Pride Month, we're taking a look at LGBTQIA+ performances that bring stories to the stage, in history and in modern culture.
Spotlight on Women Directors Shaping the Global Theatre Scene

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Spotlight on Women Directors Shaping the Global Theatre Scene

On The Stage on just a few of the hundreds of thousands of women directors who are currently shaking up the global theatre scene.
Top 8 Reasons Why Theatre Education Matters in Schools

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Top 8 Reasons Why Theatre Education Matters in Schools

As we enter Theatre in Our Schools month, On The Stage honors the influence of theatre education on students' success.
Drama in Education: The Impact of Theatre on Student Success

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Drama in Education: The Impact of Theatre on Student Success

Ensuring schools have theatre education is paramount to student success! On The Stage celebrates Theatre in Our Schools month.
Last Minute Gift Guide for Theatre Lovers

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Last Minute Gift Guide for Theatre Lovers

On the hunt for last-minute holiday gifts? On The Stage offers you a few ideas for the theatre-lovers in your life.
Lena Horne: A Timeless Legacy from Stage to Screen

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Lena Horne: A Timeless Legacy from Stage to Screen

On The Stage explores the life and legacy of theatre titan Lena Horne, as well as a few Black-led organizations to support.