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Skene: Global Theatre, Performance & Live Arts Platform

THE GLOBAL STAGE
June 1, 2026

THE GLOBAL STAGE
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!

Gretchen Ugalde: I Am Their American Dream.

Scenic designer and emerging artist whose work builds worlds rooted in personal...

Sofía Montaño: A Voice Shaped by Legacy.

Mexican singer and actress Sofía Montaño shares the artistry, discipline, and family...

Outside the MFA: Alternative Paths for Directors, Designers, and Performers.

Explore alternative theatre training paths beyond MFA programs, from conservatories and apprenticeships...

Tianyun Lan: A Conversation With the World.

Tianyun Lan is a costume designer and stylist whose work lives at...

Bella Rivera: Design Is Inheritance and Imagination.

Scenic designer Bella Rivera explores cultural roots, magical realism, and community-driven artistry...

How Theatre Artists Can Build Sustainable Careers Without Burnout.

Build a sustainable theatre career without burnout through boundaries, financial planning, rest,...

Gretchen Ugalde: I Am Their American Dream.

Scenic designer and emerging artist whose work builds worlds rooted in personal history, cultural identity, and a deep respect for...

Skene Staff
PROFILES

Sofía Montaño: A Voice Shaped by Legacy.

Mexican singer and actress Sofía Montaño shares the artistry, discipline, and family legacy that shaped her journey to Cirque du...

Skene Staff
PROFILES

Outside the MFA: Alternative Paths for Directors, Designers, and Performers.

Explore alternative theatre training paths beyond MFA programs, from conservatories and apprenticeships to workshops and self-directed study....

Skene Staff
GUIDES

Tianyun Lan: A Conversation With the World.

Tianyun Lan is a costume designer and stylist whose work lives at the intersection of fashion, performance, and the construction...

Skene Staff
PROFILES

Bella Rivera: Design Is Inheritance and Imagination.

Scenic designer Bella Rivera explores cultural roots, magical realism, and community-driven artistry in their immersive design practice....

Skene Staff
PROFILES, TOP 9

IN THE SPOTLIGHT »

OFFSTAGE Ep. 4
¿Cuánto Vale tu Trabajo?

Seth Howard: Storytelling Against the Grain.

Life After Graduation: Auditions, Jobs, and Building Sustainable Momentum.

Skene Staff
GUIDES, TOP 9

Alex Peña: Worlds of Paper and Light.

ON THE CALLBOARD »

Skene Media Fellowship: Digital Marketing & Strategy Track

Design & Technology
Online
3 months

Venturous Capital Grant – Venturous Playwright Fellowship (Nomination-Based)

Minneapolis, MN / National
Dramaturgy & New Work
Hybrid
2-year fellowship

Global Connections Grant 2026

National USA
International & Global Practice
Remote
Project-based

Executive Director

Ashland, OR
Administration & Producing
In Person
Full Time

Visitor Experience Associate

New York, NY
Administration & Producing
In Person
Part Time

Día Mundial del Teatro ENAT 2026: Clínica de Portafolios Escénicos.

February 22, 2026

Recibe retroalimentación personalizada para fortalecer tu portafolio y CV con criterios profesionales del campo escénico actual.

#skeneTEACH »

How Theatre Artists Can Build Sustainable Careers Without Burnout.

Skene Staff

Build a sustainable theatre career without burnout through boundaries, financial planning, rest, community, and creative renewal.

Essential Plays by Asian American Playwrights Every Theater Should Produce.

Skene Staff

Six essential plays by Asian American playwrights every theater company should know — from David Henry Hwang to Lauren Yee and beyond.

Motherhood on Stage: Plays That Explore the Complexity of Being a Mother.

Skene Staff

Explore six plays that capture motherhood’s complexity—from Medea to Water by the Spoonful. Essential theatre for producers and educators.

6 Plays by Black Playwrights to Produce in 2026

Skene Staff

Six impactful plays by Black playwrights to consider producing in 2026, spotlighting diverse, contemporary works for the season ahead.

FROM THE TOOLKIT »

Ten Years of Hamilton: How Lin-Manuel Miranda Changed Musicals Forever.

Voices of the Land: Five Indigenous and Native American Playwrights.

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Life After Graduation: Auditions, Jobs, and Building Sustainable Momentum.

Navigate life after theatre graduation with practical guidance on auditions, survival jobs, financial planning, and sustainable momentum.

Skene Staff
GUIDES, TOP 9

Theatre Seating Explained: Sightlines, Acoustics, and Audience Experience.

A clear guide to theatre seating. Learn how sightlines, acoustics, and seat location shape the audience experience.

Skene Staff
GUIDES, SKENEPICKS

How to Build a Home Dance Studio: Mirrors, Floors, and Barres That Fit Any Budget

Build a home dance studio with mirrors, floors, and barres that fit any budget. Safe, stylish, and easy to create.

Adrian Torres
GEAR, SKENEPICKS

Professor Duckworth’s Guide to the Perfect Props List.

Jay Duckworth shares his proven method for building the perfect theater props list, tested on shows like Hamilton and Fun

Jay Duckworth
GUIDES, tester, TOP 9

BEHIND THE SCENES »

PROFILES IN FOCUS »

Beatrice Ruobin Huang: Ancient Art for a Modern Audience.

Skene Staff

Opera director Beatrice Ruobin Huang reflects on loss, collaboration, and creating meaningful connections between music, story, and audience.

Tianyun Lan: A Conversation With the World.

Skene Staff

Tianyun Lan is a costume designer and stylist whose work lives at the intersection of fashion, performance, and the construction of identity.

Bella Rivera: Design Is Inheritance and Imagination.

Skene Staff

Scenic designer Bella Rivera explores cultural roots, magical realism, and community-driven artistry in their immersive design practice.

Naoko Skala: Kindness and Good Things.

Skene Staff

Naoko Skala is a Japanese scenic designer and educator whose work builds worlds rooted in empathy, warmth, and the power of human connection.

OFFSTAGE Ep. 5
Learning to See. ft. Dawn Chiang.

A Broadway lighting designer, USITT award recipient, and mentor on the craft of light, partnership, and learning to see the world differently.

OFFSTAGE & TALKS »

Skene Staff
OFFSTAGE

PQ Symposium Flash Talks: The Page as Stage.

Skene Staff

Josafath Reynoso PQ Symposium flash talk explores digital platforms as scenographic spaces, living archives, and sites of performance and collective memory.