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秦梦圆 Mia Qin: Breathing with the Story.

Stage manager Mia Qin reflects on timing, trust, and the shared energy that connects audience, actors, and story in live performance...

Of being a “professional” artist.

What makes an artist “professional”? Natalia Martinez Sagan reflects on creativity, family legacy, and what it really means to create...

Camille Deering: Perseverance is the Only Choice.

Camille Deering blends emotion, research, and resilience to design costumes that tell deeper, more inclusive theatrical stories...

In Memoriam: Robert Wilson (1941–2025)

Remembering Robert Wilson, the groundbreaking theatre artist who reshaped time, light, and space on stages across the world...

Adriana Ruiz “Clarisse Monde”: Design for a Living Planet.

Scenic designer Clarisse Monde transforms discarded materials into striking visual worlds—shaped by identity, care, and sustainability...

5 Social Media Tips Every Performing Arts Group Should Know.

Boost your theatre’s reach with these 5 easy, low-cost social media strategies that build real audience engagement...

Claudio Lafarga: Acting Is a Multi-Level Game.

TV, film and theatre actor Claudio Lafarga opens up about bold roles, deep character work, and the power of storytelling to shift hearts and minds...

Camilla Tassi: On the Edge of Art and Code.

Projection designer Camilla Tassi fuses music, tech, and story to create immersive, collaborative performance design...

Inside #PUNK: Nora Chipaumire’s Radical Performance.

Explore Nora Chipaumire’s radical performance #PUNK—a visceral, political, and immersive journey of body, sound, and rebellion...

Hayley E. Wallenfeldt: A Mirror of Self and Space.

Scenic designer Hayley E. Wallenfeldt shares their creative journey, influences, and approach to storytelling in this NEW TALENTS feature...

Steamy Coffee Pants | OFFSTAGE Ep. 0.5 (BONUS)

In this bonus episode of Offstage, Maranda and Josafath share bloopers, behind-the-scenes moments, and the personal reasons behind starting the podcast. From dark days to..

Don’t Be an A**hole! | OFFSTAGE Ep. 0

Maranda DeBusk and Josafath Reynoso unpack what design school doesn’t teach—like soft skills, early-career pitfalls, and why kindness can be your best asset. From awkward..

Teresa Alvarado: A Vision Behind the Magic.

Teresa Alvarado blends theatre, tech, and emotion to design immersive worlds—from Disney Vault to haunted houses. Read her full story...

Félix Arroyo: The Presence of Memory.

Discover Félix Arroyo’s journey in scenic design, blending memory, imagination, and craftsmanship in Mexico’s vibrant theatre scene...

Heekyung Kim: Into the Spiral Path

Heekyung Kim brings projection design to life on Broadway, blending Korean culture, tech, and storytelling with emotional precision...

Sebastián Zavalza: Hidden in Plain Sight.

Scenic designer Sebastián Zavalza blends global experience and bold storytelling to craft spaces that entertain, educate, and inspire...

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