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In Memoriam: Arturo Nava (1944-2023)

The life and legacy of maestro Arturo Nava—lighting designer, scenographer, and teacher who shaped Mexico’s stagecraft...

Khaotica: Becoming a Living Piece of Art.

Drag performer Khaotica transforms chaos into art, blending grief, beauty, and activism to create powerful performances that defy limits...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Turns 50: Theatre, Drag, and Audience Rituals.

Celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show—a campy cult film that shaped drag, theatre, and queer identity worldwide...

Max Flores: A Connection I Cannot Explain.

Actor Max Flores talks about life, craft, metaphysics, and the human spirit found in theatre, film, and TV...

Helen García-Alton: Once the Curtain Rose.

Helen Garcia-Alton lights up stage and studio, blending theatre magic with CNN broadcasts to craft unforgettable moments...

Frankenstein: From Mary Shelley to Del Toro’s Reimagined Monster.

Explore Frankenstein’s theatrical evolution—from Shelley’s 1818 novel to del Toro’s new film—tracing hubris, art, and timeless horror...

Pan-Pan Gou: The Heartbeat of the Story.

Pan-Pan Gou, Taiwanese sound designer and composer, creates immersive sonic worlds where music and sound drive the story...

Meme García: The Path to Creation Is Infinite.

Meme García transforms makeup into art—balancing craft, authenticity, and storytelling to create powerful stage visions...

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

Discover five Indigenous playwrights redefining theater in 2025 with published plays you can read, teach, and stage...

Stanlee Harris: The Score Is Only the Beginning.

Australian composer Stanlee Harris shares his journey from rock bands to ballet with AQUILA, blending passion and storytelling in music...

Sonia Flores: The Sacred Geometry of the Stage.

Scenographer Sonia Flores blends sacred geometry, research, and sincerity to craft immersive, emotionally resonant theatre spaces...

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...

Worst Actor Ever

Josafath shares his only attempt at acting—forgotten lines, botched sword fight, and proof he belongs backstage, not onstage!..

El Niño Quería Jugar

En el Teatro Hidalgo de Colima, un niño fantasma abrió una puerta clausurada y minutos después una actriz juró verlo jugar...

Cruzar el Escenario

Un estudiante de escenografía en la ENAT juró ver una sombra riendo en la oscuridad del Teatro Salvador Novo...

I Kept On Dancing

At 15, Natalia was told she’d only succeed if she lost 20 lbs. Today, she proves talent beats prejudice in the arts...

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