Public Domain Plays for High School Performances
Public domain plays provide a valuable resource for high school theatre programs and drama classes looking to put on quality performances without the …
Author: Trent Sellars
Trent Sellars is a designer, educator and theatrist based in regional Queensland and freelancing as The Digital Caretaker. Trent is a co-founder of Theatre Haus and Salad Bowl Collective; occasionally reviewing, performing, or producing cultural events.
How did South Australia become a theatre hotspot?
South Australia's vibrant cultural and theatre scene is the result of a combination of historical, institutional, and creative factors, which have com…
Musical theatre has the ability to touch our heart…
Musical theatre has the ability to touch our hearts and emotions like no other art form. From the soaring ballads to the poignant character moments, m…
Dramatic Conventions: The Power of Multiple Roles
Imagine watching a play where, as the story unfolds, you realize that the villain, the comic sidekick, and the mysterious stranger are all portrayed b…
Five Notable Musicals and Plays Becoming Public Domain in 2023
Today's World Copyright Day! Did you know that as of January 2023, some well-known musicals and plays stumbled into the public domain, including Show …
The Future of Theatre Awards
The future of theatre awards in Southeast Queensland and beyond will likely see a greater emphasis on acknowledging bias and subjectivity, promoting d…
Lorinda May Merrypor to lead ‘&Juliet’ for Australia
It’s one of the biggest roles in musical theatre and the search is finally over...we have found our Australian Juliet! Lorinda May Merrypor will tak…
12 Christmas Scripts to Read
Is there anything more wonderful than catching up on some reading over the festive season? Sure, you could bury yourself in the latest King novel, but…
10 Familiar Shows to Licence for $100
Licencing a play or musical is one of the first steps in producing - and yikes can it get costly! For big-name Broadway musicals, the kitty will need …
Sejean-Allen, Shakespeare and The Merry Wives
A picturesque garden, outdoor theatre, and belly full of laughs are all set to form part of Melbourne Shakespeare Company's upcoming production of 'Th…