Welcome to The Scene
I’m Zach Dulli, Editor-in-Chief of The Scene. If you’re a theatre educator, director, or just someone who believes in the power of the stage, I’d love to invite you to join The Scene community.
Every Saturday morning, The Scene newsletter lands in inboxes around the world—completely free. It’s the #1 newsletter for theatre educators worldwide, designed to help you stay informed, inspired, and connected. From Broadway and the West End to your own classroom, you’ll find ideas, news, and resources you can use right away.
Keep reading to discover what you’ll get when you subscribe for free!
What’s inside each issue:
The Broadway Beat - A concise, trustworthy scan of the week’s must-know stories, with links to sources like The New York Times, Playbill, and Broadway News.
Hot Topics - Big-picture items shaping theatre, theatre education, and the entertainment industry. Useful context, classroom-ready ideas, and resources to support your work.
West End Watch - Highlights from London’s vibrant scene and, at times, notable international news that informs what and how we teach.
Regional News - Noteworthy productions, opportunities, and stories from regional theatres that keep you connected to your local ecosystem.
The Big Idea Story - Original pieces written by me and guest contributors. Practical, teacher-centered articles designed to help you solve problems, build culture, and grow your program.
The Spotlight - Other stories and exclusives provided on occasion from friends and partners of The Scene!
Playscripts Free Reads - Complimentary perusals from the Playscripts catalog to help you discover new titles without spending a dime.
And don’t forget to check out The Scene Podcast!
The Scene Podcast - In each episode, host Justin Borak (playwright, TikTok favorite, and theatre superfan), along with producers KJ Lampar, Leah Barker, and I, bring you smart, spirited conversations for your commute or those rare quiet moments in your day. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Goodpods, or YouTube.
Connect with Us
Substack Chat - Please use the Substack Chat to discuss theatre and education-related topics with other subscribers to The Scene. Please note: Non-theatre-related comments or promotions of any type are not allowed and will be removed.
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Have a news tip, story idea, or question? - Email me directly at zach@thescenenews.com and/or zachary.dulli@gmail.com.
Interested in advertising to a global audience of theatre educators, directors, students, and professionals? - Email me at zach@thescenenews.com for rates and opportunities.
Press releases or event coverage requests - Email me directly at zach@thescenenews.com and/or zachary.dulli@gmail.com.
I believe deeply in theatre education and the importance of theatre teachers. You build communities, create spaces where students feel seen, and turn stages into classrooms for empathy and courage. My goal with The Scene is simple: help you feel supported, resourced, and ready for the week ahead.
Thank you for joining The Scene!
With gratitude,
Zach Dulli, Editor-in-Chief, The Scene
