TOOLKITS gather guides, recommendations, and tools for artists, audiences, and institutions working across theatre and live performance. TOOLKITS are organized around practical needs, from attending performances and building work on a budget to training, tools, and programming decisions. Looking for a specific TOOLKIT? View the full archive.
This TOOLKIT focuses on how audiences engage with performance, from choosing seats and tickets to understanding theatre etiquette and navigating different cultural contexts. These guides support more confident, informed, and enjoyable experiences of live performance.
Orchestra vs mezzanine vs balcony explained. Learn how theatre seating affects view sound and comfort to find the best view and comfort.
Discover where theatre pros love to sit for best sound, view & experience! Directors, critics, and designers share their secrets.
Theatre etiquette explained. Learn when to arrive phone rules intermission expectations and dress code tips before attending a live performance.
This TOOLKIT brings together resources for artists and companies working with limited means. These guides address practical approaches to design, production, tools, and technical workflows, emphasizing clarity, resourcefulness, and sustainable making practices.
Lighting on a budget? Discover the best affordable LED fixtures, controllers, and starter kits for small theatres and black box spaces.
A practical guide to affordable microphones, PA systems, and audio gear for small venues, cafés, classrooms, and live
Discover the best 3D printers and materials for scenic designers. From entry-level to pro models, explore tools that
Build a home dance studio with mirrors, floors, and barres that fit any budget. Safe, stylish, and easy to
Build your own stop-motion animation studio at home with just a few tools, a camera, and creative
Equip your community theatre shop with the best power tools—drills, saws, sanders—for safe, efficient, and creative set
This TOOLKIT gathers recommendations for plays, books, and programming choices. These guides highlight contemporary writing, underrepresented voices, and works shaping current performance conversations.
Discover five Indigenous playwrights redefining theater in 2025 with published plays you can read, teach, and stage.
Six impactful plays by Black playwrights to consider producing in 2026, spotlighting diverse, contemporary works for the season ahead.
Explore five must-know Latinx plays that blend myth, identity, and resistance in today’s American theatre.
I remember the first time I stepped onto the stage-quickening heartbeats, perspiration in the palms, and feeling
This TOOLKIT supports artists navigating auditions, education, and professional development. These guides address preparation, training pathways, financial literacy, and career decision making across different stages of practice.
Explore the top graduate theatre programs in the U.S. for 2026, with rigorous training, distinguished faculty, and professional pathways for artists.
Struggling to find the perfect audition monologue? Learn how to choose a monologue for an actor audition that
Let me tell you something I wish someone had told me years ago: auditions don’t have to be terrifying!
Discover the best countries to study theatre abroad in 2026, from world-class training programs to rich cultural
This TOOLKIT focuses on tools and strategies for sharing work and building audiences. These guides address promotion, visibility, and communication practices relevant to artists and organizations working in live performance.
Practical financial strategies for freelance artists: budgeting, saving, debt management, and income tips to thrive creatively and financially.
Explore the best screenwriting software of 2026, from industry standards to budget-friendly tools that help you write, format, and collaborate on scripts.
Boost your theatre’s reach with these 5 easy, low-cost social media strategies that build real audience engagement.
This TOOLKIT explores theatre scenes and independent stages across different cities and cultural contexts. These guides highlight local performance ecosystems and alternative spaces beyond major commercial centers.
Discover top hacks for scoring affordable Broadway tickets, including digital lotteries, rush tickets, discount apps like TodayTix, and insider tricks.
Explore Buenos Aires’ independent theatre gems like Teatro Timbre 4, Teatro del Pueblo, and El Extranjero for unforgettable cultural experiences.
While tourists queue for musicals along Gran Vía, Madrid’s true theatrical heart beats in its network of
TOOLKITS gather practical guides and recommendations that may rotate over time as resources are updated. Some TOOLKITS may include curated recommendations or affiliate links.
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