Working In The Theatre

Welcome to the world of Odd Jobs, where any career is possible. Working in the Theatre sometimes means choosing a discipline that you never expected to choose. For Bessie Nelson (Beader), Tom ...

Beader Bessie Nelson discusses her early passion for beading to her renowned career in the theater industry, collaborating with top designers. Explore her commitment to precision and enduring ...

In this extended interview, feather maker Jon Coles shares his intriguing journey into the world of feathers, including his work in theatre, favorite productions like "Hairspray" and "Wicked," ...

Adapting work to the stage can be a thrilling experience.  As Dave Malloy, creator of the Great Comet of 1812 says, "The most interesting thing about reading old texts, you know texts that were ...

Robert Schenkkan’s Building the Wall delves into the world of what could be, delivering a powerful warning and putting a human face on the inhuman. Part of the National New Play Network’s Rolling ...

All set design is about creating a world, and at Serenbe Playhouse, it’s about creating a living world inside another living world, which is nature. In this premiere episode of Working in the ...

Theatres like TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, Arkansas are leading the way in creating space for creatives to explore storytelling in the south. Through residency programs, exploration of new ...

Exploring and performing emerging musicals is crucial to the process of creating new work.  Such is the case with the students, alumni, and participants of The Polyphone Festival at the ...

"Solo Performance is nothing new. This has been happening since the dawn of man, and it will continue to happen..." – Nilaja Sun

The world of a solo performance can often be challenging and ...

In this never before seen full interview, playwright, David Henry Hwang shares his journey to writing plays and offers the best advice on working on creating characters and new work. Watch the ...