Promoting a community theatre show on social media is no longer optional. For most audiences, Instagram, Facebook, and email are now the primary ways they discover live events. The challenge is not just posting—it’s posting with intention, consistency, and clarity, while still honoring the artistic spirit of theatre.

One of the most important—and most delicate—skills a director can develop is the ability to give effective acting notes. Great direction is not about controlling performances or imposing ideas. It is about guiding actors toward clarity, truth, and consistency while protecting their confidence and creative instincts.

In theatre, the audience begins interpreting a character long before the first line is spoken. A single movement, a shift in posture, or the way an actor occupies space can immediately communicate confidence, fear, authority, or vulnerability. This is why body language in acting is one of the most essential tools an actor can develop. Movement is not an addition to storytelling—it is storytelling.

Before you perform a single line, before you move, before you act — your slate is already doing the work. Casting directors often decide how they feel about you in the first few seconds, and that decision starts with how you slate.

Not all theatre is the same. Two shows can both be called “plays” and yet feel completely different—one subtle and intimate, the other bold and theatrical; one rooted in realism, another bursting with music, movement, or symbolism. Understanding theatre styles and genres helps audiences watch more deeply, actors perform more truthfully, and communities appreciate just how rich live theatre can be.

Live theatre has its own language. You’ll hear words like blocking, cue-to-cue, spike marks, understudy, tech week, callboard, and cold read—and if you’re new, it can feel like everyone got a secret glossary but you. This guide breaks down the most important theatre terms—clearly, accurately, and with real-world context—so audiences, volunteers, parents, and new performers can feel confident stepping into the theatre world.

In the world of acting, different methods offer unique approaches to character development, emotional truth, and performance authenticity. T

Running a community theater takes passion, dedication, and—let’s be honest—funding.

Acting is all about expressing emotions in a way that feels real and engaging. But for kids, learning how to show emotions naturally—without

Attending live theatre is an exciting and immersive experience, but good audience etiquette is essential to ensuring that everyone—including