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Theatre Fundraising Tips: The Power of Storytelling

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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.
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.
From Studio to Stage: Dance Recital Planning Checklist

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From Studio to Stage: Dance Recital Planning Checklist

Feeling stuck planning your dance recital? On The Stage’s comprehensive checklist can help you get on track.
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 Warm Up Games and Exercises for Your Next Dance Rehearsal

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8 Warm Up Games and Exercises for Your Next Dance Rehearsal

To keep dance rehearsals engaging, you can add a few new elements to your routine. On The Stage offers some unique warm up activities.
Designing on a Budget: Stunning Sets and Costumes Without Breaking the Bank

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Designing on a Budget: Stunning Sets and Costumes Without Breaking the Bank

If you’re trying to stretch your budget but don’t want to sacrifice on quality of your sets and costumes, OTS offers some cost-saving ideas.
7 Tips for Running a Successful Dance Audition

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7 Tips for Running a Successful Dance Audition

If you aren’t quite sure where to start as you kick off dance audition planning, keep these 7 tips to keep in mind!
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.