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Creative Ways Community Theatres Can Partner with Schools

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Creative Ways Community Theatres Can Partner with Schools

On The Stage explores a few ways community theatres can partner with schools and their drama programs in your community.

14 Improv Games to Break the Ice with Your Cast

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14 Improv Games to Break the Ice with Your Cast

On The Stage offers a few dynamic and entertaining improv games to boost chemistry and get your next season started off right.

8 Things Every New Theatre Director Must Know

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8 Things Every New Theatre Director Must Know

If you’re new to the world of directing, On The Stage can help. We offer a few things every new theatre director should know.

Shark Week: How to Make an Underwater Set Design

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Shark Week: How to Make an Underwater Set Design

Creating an underwater set may seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Here are tips to create a high-quality underwater set design.

The Rise of Immersive Theatre

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The Rise of Immersive Theatre

On The Stage explores what, exactly, immersive theatre is, and how you can utilize it in your future programming.

Exploring the Positive Effects of Theatre on Mental Health 

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Exploring the Positive Effects of Theatre on Mental Health 

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, On The Stage shares a few ways that theatre can positively affect a person’s mental wellbeing.

The Final Touches: 5 Key Elements to Elevate Your Show to Perfection

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The Final Touches: 5 Key Elements to Elevate Your Show to Perfection

Tech week can be hectic, but there's also amazing opportunities for improvement. On The Stage has a few ways to add some last minute magic.

Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies for Small Theatres

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Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies for Small Theatres

On The Stage offers a few ways for small theatres to enact cost-effective marketing strategies that will lead to greater profit.

Expert Tips for Musical Directors

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Expert Tips for Musical Directors

Directing a musical is different than a play – and On The Stage offers some words of wisdom from the experts on directing musical theatre.