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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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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.
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.
5 Thoughtful Appreciation Gifts for Your Cast and Crew

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5 Thoughtful Appreciation Gifts for Your Cast and Crew

Showing appreciation for your cast and crew is key to the success of any theatre. Here are 5 appreciation gifts to consider.
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.
Honoring Derek Walcott: A Caribbean Visionary's Lasting Impact on Arts and Literature

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Honoring Derek Walcott: A Caribbean Visionary's Lasting Impact on Arts and Literature

We’re celebrating Derek Walcott, world-renowned poet, playwright, and visionary, and his profound impact on Caribbean arts and literature.
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.
8 Tips for Managing Rehearsals Efficiently

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8 Tips for Managing Rehearsals Efficiently

On The Stage presents eight important ways performing artists can manage their rehearsals efficiently and produce their show successfully.
Hispanic Playwrights Who Influenced Modern Broadway

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Hispanic Playwrights Who Influenced Modern Broadway

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! To celebrate, On The Stage presents a few prolific Latinx playwrights to know, and organizations to support.
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.