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What Happens at a Juggling Convention?
If you have ever considered attending a Juggling Convention, but have no idea what to expect, I hope that this article can get you excited enough to book a ticket and enjoy this new experience! Basically, a Juggling Convention is somewhere that a load of jugglers and prop manipulators (devilstick, d
Duo Pieces and Where to Find Them
Easy they say. Go find a Duo piece. Oh, and have it found (and cut) within the week. They never mention loving the piece, or finding work with merit, but it's implied.
The Beginners Guide To Pole Dancing - What It Is And How It Helps Your Fitness
When most people look at pole dancing they are thinking about stripping. This is normal as pole dancing appeared and was made famous by routines that involved taking clothes off in an attempt to sexually arouse the men that were watching. The problem is that pole dancing is much more than that. We a
Watch Shows On Broadway
There are a number of Broadway plays and shows that people love to watch over and over again. But not all shows last forever on Broadway because the theaters need to make way for new shows and give others the opportunity to show their plays on Broadway.
Types of Drumsticks
There are several types of drum sticks.tahitian drums image by Xavier MARCHANT from Fotolia.comDrum sticks, or tools to play the drums, have become highly specialized and varied over the course of time, depending on the application and drum type. In fact, there are several different...
TV Academy Announces Posthumous Award for Industry Legend
The Television Academy has announced that iconic casting director Marion Dougherty will be posthumously awarded the 2014 Governors Award for her legendary contributions to casting for television.
Apple Vs. PC Ads
The Apple vs. PC ad campaign is a very successful marketing approach of Apple Computer. The goal of the ads is to point out the difference between the user-friendliness of Apple computers and the reputation of Microsoft-based PCs for crashing, being subject to viruses and generally being more diffic
The Crone's House
A gallery of concept art and sketches by movie production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas, from such films as 'The Brothers Grimm,' 'Superman Returns,' 'X2: X-Men United,' and 'Inception.'
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving in New York City means, in addition to family gatherings and turkey with all the trimmings, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It all began on Thanksgiving Day, 1924 when Macy's employees marched from 145th Street in Harlem to the 34th Street flagship Macy's store. Then
Duo Blocking (Duet Acting Edition)
In Duo there are two styles of blocking. There is the predominate version where contact (both physical and visual) are illegal, and then there is the world of Duet Acting which is in essence a theatrical duet...in a classroom, without props, costume, or set.
The Guide to the Top Ten Musicals Of All Time
A performance of Shakespeare's "The Beggar's Opera" was among the earliest performances on what would become Broadway in New York City in 1752, by comparison West End theatre in London's famous theatre district has a history dating back nearly 200 years prior. Like the precu
Have you seen a ghost? These 5 talk show hosts have
Have you ever seen a ghost? These 5 talk show hosts have. From Joan Rivers to Regis Philbin, hosts share their spooky encounters with spirits and spectres.
Grants for Musicians to Play for School Children
As schools nationwide are forced to cut costs, programs outside of the core curriculum are the first to go. The result is often to deprive children of opportunities to experience culture and the arts. But in the minds of most educators, exposure to music remains a critical component of a...
Marketing Tips For Actors - What to Put on Your Demo Reel - Do's and Don'ts
The biggest mistake of beginners who want something "juicy" and "serious" to show they can act. Wrong. Good acting is subtle. Did you ever notice that most student films include a lot of screaming, heavy drama, crying, yelling obscenities and firing of guns? They think it's
Prose Reading - Not DI With a Book
Many consider Prose an acting event, yet elements that define the event restrain it from ever becoming like Dramatic Interpretation. Prose is almost a half-way point between Interpretation events and Speaking ones as there is "more" consideration to presentation than in something like HI (
How to Hire Corporate Entertainment
For many people, hiring entertainment for a corporate event can be an overwhelming task. The entertainment you select has to be professional and suited for all audiences. On the other hand, it is easy to get stuck in the corporate rut of doing "the same old thing" year after year.
The Magician's Assistant
Their job is to distract the audience and to help the magician keep the show and performance moving along. They usually wear very bright outfits and also perform small distractions, for example, using exaggerated arm movements or move in front of certain pieces on the stage so the audience's at