A Continued Celebration!
We continue to celebrate The Scene's 100th edition with the second half of our list, the Top 10 Most Popular Articles from The Scene of all time!
A Continued Celebration!
This week, we’re featuring the second half of our Top 10 Most Popular articles from the first 100 editions of The Scene. Keep reading below to discover the Top 5! We hope these, and last week’s articles provide valuable insights and inspiration.
As a reminder, regular features, including our weekly round-up of theatre news and Playscripts free reads, will return next Saturday, August 17th.
Thank you for your unwavering support.
Top 10 Most Popular Articles from the First 100 Editions of The Scene! Part 2
In celebration of our first 100 editions, The Scene is proud to share our 10 most-read articles from our first 100 editions of The Scene. The following articles are ranked in reverse order, starting with number 10 and counting down to number 1. Last week, we highlighted articles 10 to 6, and this week we continue with articles 5 to 1.
5. How to Navigate Controversial Show Choices in School Theatre
The Scene | October 14, 2023
For theatre educators, choosing a production can feel like a serious predicament. On the one hand, you want to provide Thespians with an opportunity to challenge themselves and explore complex source material. On the other, there’s the very real risk that a controversial choice can put your role and program in jeopardy. Read…
4. Fostering Emotional Intelligence Through Theatre
by Zach Dulli, The Scene | January 20, 2024
In today's fast-paced world, emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in personal growth and success. It goes beyond book smarts or academic achievements; it encompasses understanding our own emotions as well as empathizing with others. And what better way to cultivate these essential skills than through the magic of theatre? Read…
3. The Transformative Power of Theater Education
by Zach Dulli, The Scene | August 5, 2023
As the horizon of yet another academic year emerges, theater educators will occasionally encounter a variation of the query, "Why should my child partake in the theater?" Not only is this inquiry a tad discourteous, but it implies an ignorance of the genuine value theater imparts upon a student's scholastic journey and prospective professional path. It also suggests that the inquirer remains largely unaware of the theatrical riches waiting to be unearthed. In light of this, the ensuing prose is designed to equip you with a rejoinder to such inquiries. Feel at liberty to excerpt or adopt a phrase or two. As a custodian of the theater arts, your vocation assumes paramount significance, and it's imperative that a greater multitude grasp the rationale behind this imperative. My aspiration is that the following not only assist you in addressing the aforementioned question but also serve as a testament to the essentiality of your role in shaping our shared destiny. Read…
2. The WHO Behind CLUE!
The Scene | August 3, 2022
The Scene recently caught up with writer and actor Sandy Rustin, whose adaptation of “Clue: On Stage” has now been the #1 produced play in US High Schools for the past two years. Read…
1. Censorship in Theatre Education: Navigating the Tightrope of Artistic Expression
by Zach Dulli, The Scene | January 13, 2024
In the vibrant world of theatre education, where creativity and expression should reign supreme, a shadow looms large: the challenge of censorship. It's a tightrope walk for educators, balancing the need for artistic freedom with the constraints imposed by various stakeholders. The question, "Who decides what teachers can teach?" opens a Pandora's box of debates, policies, and ethical considerations. Read…
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