Tomorrow’s Tamoras and Titanias: How to Heal the High School Space
High school theatre programs have often been sites of harm, particularly for femme and non-binary kids of color, but some are paving a better path forward.
Category Archives: Best Practices
Taking a page from our Strategies column, we’ve tackled several common theatrical challenges and gathered some of the field’s smartest approaches to addressing them. While all the stories below relate to the theme, our 14-part “best practices” series is aggregated and explained in the story “Tools of the Trade,” and begins below that with the piece titled “Find the Right Leader.”
Offscript Live at the Signature: Best Practices for Diversity
In the inaugural joint event between American Theatre and Signature Theatre Company, a discussion with Bill Rauch, Ralph Peña, Erica Jensen, and Jacob Padrón on successful strategies for making more equitable theatre.
Thank You for Sharing
Peer-to-peer learning has always been at the foundation of our field, and is one of the key ways TCG fulfills its mission and purpose.
Tools of the Trade
The key word here isn’t ‘best’ but ‘practices,’ emphasis on the plural.
Pack and Play: Theatre Parents Find Strength in Numbers
Theatre artists with kids may struggle to find a livable balance, but increasingly they’re not struggling alone.
Intimate Exchanges
Sex scenes require as much careful choreography as fights or dances, especially in the #MeToo era. Is your rehearsal room ready to go there?
Find the Right Leader
7 tips for selecting the best artistic director for your theatre.
Build and Maintain the Board
Recruiting and retaining people who will support your mission, but not take over your theatre, is key.
Read Plays Right
To get the most out of a staged reading, communicate early and often so that everyone is on the same page.
Cast With Diverse Approaches
How to make sure your shows are truly inclusive.
