Castle Productions
Bloomington, IL:
Castle Theatre buys Peoria venue
BLOOMINGTON — The Castle Theatre's main competition in the Peoria market is about to become a full-fledged member of the Castle family.
Why Are There So Few Women Leading Theatres and What Can Be Done About It?
Researchers Sumru Erkut and Ineke Ceder discuss their study and offer suggestions for including more women and people of color in leadership positions in US regional theatres.
Say Amazon actually buys AMC Theatres. What would that be like?
A deal is merely speculation at this point. But it's not hard to imagine a Whole Foods-style makeover at the world's largest movie theater chain.
10 Things All Theatre Directors Know To Be True
When we say, “okay, let’s run that scene one more time”, we really mean “let’s maybe run this one more time, probably more like two or three”.
6 Tips for Taking Children to the Theatre
In a time where toddlers are confusing hard copy magazines for non-responsive iPads, and where our five year olds can navigate a cell phone like any other adult, it’s probably fair to say that live…
Theatre Is Good at World-Building, How About World-Saving?
Working for a more sustainable, integral life onstage and off may be its own reward.
Behind the Scenes, Theatre Students Learn the Ropes
Theatre arts students gain valuable experience behind the scenes through paid internships on faculty-supervised productions. That can lead to professional internships – and then jobs.
18 Funny Theater Major Tweets For People Who Know It Should Be Spelled "Theatre"
It's OK, I can make fun of them because I was one.
How to Make Your Theatre Budget Work for You
Ah, money. It’s the last thing we want to think about in terms of our programs, but it is a necessary consideration. Whether you are fully funded by your district or on your own, running a program requires careful thought and management to be successful.
13 Things All Theatre Kids Can Relate To
From tech crew to leads, from directors to choreographers, if you’re involved in theatre you will immediately know what I’m talking about. We’ve been teased for our “over-dramatic ways” and our “cult-like behavior” and all the other nonsense non-thespians make up about us, we all know they’re just j
Theatre or Theater? In stage circles, that’s a fighting word
How companies spell that one volatile word says much about their histories and theatrical sensibilities
How Well Do You Know Offstage Theatre Jobs?
Do you know who calls a show's lighting cues, or who makes sure the choreography is performed correctly? Take our quiz to find out!
Meetings at the Movies: Why You Should Host an Event at the Theatre
In the ever-changing landscape of technology, content and media, businesses need a compelling place to break through the clutter of traditional meetings and ...
How ‘Slave Play’ Got 800 Black People to the Theatre
It’s not just about filling seats but about increasing access and generating an authentic conversation.
This Is What We Do Now
Theatre is the practice of putting dreams into action, so why don’t we use this time to dream, not about some uncertain future, but about what we can start doing now?
If a Theatre Company Does It, Is It Theatre?
Beyond Zoom readings, companies are finding new forms and collaborators, and reaching audiences far beyond any they could serve in person.
Bring more entertainment to your backyard by building an outdoor movie theater!
If you haven't got a home theatre system, you've certainly seen or read about them. They are a great way to share family time, but there's an even better alternative... If you’ve got a cozy outdoor living space that you love spending some time in, why not complete the luxury by adding a DIY outdoor movie theater? It's simple, it's easy, but most of all it's a truly rewarding DIY project! :) Worried about outdoor conditions and maintenance? This beautiful movie theater was…
Kill that fall musical audition with these key tips
There’s no doubt that participating in theatre is super fun. You can make friends, develop a new talent and be a part of something truly special. One thing that’s not so fun about theatre? Auditions.<br>Auditions can be super nerve-wracking...
How to be a guerrilla theatre activist
“Guerrilla theatre is a form of intervention where acts of spontaneous, surprise performance in unlikely public spaces rupture the boring-as-shit, day-to-day reality for an unsuspecting audie…
Green Theatre: A Reference Guide
Want to adopt more environmentally friendly theatre practices? There’s a lot of work to do, but luckily there are plenty of resources to help.
5 Tips for Your Next Musical Theatre Audition
Before you can shine on the stage, you have to land the role. These tips can help you nail your next musical theatre audition.
