Look, I get it. You're running a theatre program with the passion of Shakespeare and the budget of a community garage sale. Every season feels like a high-wire act where one funding cut could bring down the curtain permanently. But here's what I've learned after years in this business: the most successful theatre programs aren't just great at putting on shows: they're masters at telling their story to the people who matter most. The good news? Theatre programs across the coun

Look, I get it. You're running a theatre program with the passion of Shakespeare and the budget of a community garage sale. Every season feels like a high-wire act where one funding cut could bring down the curtain permanently. But here's what I've learned after years in this business: the most successful theatre programs aren't just great at putting on shows: they're masters at telling their story to the people who matter most. The good news? Theatre programs across the coun

Creating truly inclusive theatre programs isn't about implementing surface-level changes: it's about fundamentally transforming how we approach leadership in artistic spaces. Through years of working with theatre educators, directors, and arts administrators, I've witnessed firsthand how the right leadership framework can revolutionize entire programs in remarkably short timeframes. Here are the voices of those who've experienced this transformation. The Power of Immediate C

Let's talk about the juicy side of theatre: the drama that happens when the curtain's up, but it's not coming from the script. Recently, Manchester's theatre scene became the backdrop for a showdown that had nothing to do with choreography and everything to do with character. A Dolly Parton-themed musical hit a wall harder than a diva missing her high note, and the culprit? An audience member who apparently missed the memo that Dolly's been serving rainbow realness since befo