Navigating Casting Drama: A Guide for Theatre Teachers

The world of theatre is a place of creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. However, casting decisions can sometimes lead to drama, upset students, and concerned parents. As a theatre teacher, navigating these situations is an essential skill that ensures a positive and enriching experience for everyone involved. To guarantee a smooth sailing audition process from start to finish, explore the …

TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What’s hot at Broadway Licensing Group? Check out the top trending titles of the week from Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, and Playscripts. A Sherlock Carol by Mark Shanahan THE STORY: Moriarty is dead, to begin with. And Sherlock Holmes is a haunted man. But, when a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Great Detective must …

New Titles of the Month: September Edition

Discover the latest theatrical gems at Broadway Licensing Group. This month, our new titles include Don Zolidis’ Long Live Love, Return of the Script, and Lord of the Choir, Lindsay Joelle’s The Garbologist and TRAYF, Kyle Nesbit’s The Gift List, and more! Scroll down to learn more. • New Titles from Playscripts Long Live Love by Don Zolidis The Story: …

TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

What’s hot at Broadway Licensing Group? Check out the top trending titles of the week from Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, and Playscripts. Brainstorm by Ned Glasier, Emily Lim, and Company Three THE STORY: Inside every adolescent brain, 86 billion neurons connect and collide to produce the most frustrating, chaotic, and exhilarating changes that happen to human bodies. BRAINSTORM is a theatrical investigation …

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Theatre Teacher’s Survival Guide: Navigating the Stage of Education with Confidence and Compassion

As a first-year drama teacher or someone seeking advice to enhance their teaching prowess, the world of theatre education can appear both thrilling and overwhelming. The spotlight is on you to inspire, educate, and guide young minds through the captivating world of theatre. If you are overwhelmed, fear not; we’ve compiled the Theatre Teacher’s Survival Guide to help you survive …

TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What’s hot at Broadway Licensing Group? Check out the top trending titles of the week from Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, and Playscripts. Wait Wait…I Can Explain by Christa Crewdson THE STORY: Madcap, chaotic hilarity ensues when Jason hires a troupe of local actors to play the part of a perfect family to impress Sheila, his new girlfriend. This elaborate ruse nearly goes …

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – A Magical Journey Continues

Since its debut in 2016, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been a sensational hit. The play, written by Jack Thorne and based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Thorne, takes place 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts. It follows the adventures of Harry Potter, now a Ministry of Magic employee, and his youngest …

Broadway Licensing Group Acquires Amateur Licensing Rights for school productions to Global Phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

(New York, NY – September 5, 2023) – Broadway Licensing Group, Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership to bring Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the award-winning record-breaking hit play, to high school and secondary school theatre programs worldwide starting in 2024. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said “We …

How To Build A Stellar Crew of Student Designers and Technicians

by Zach Dulli, Director of Education & Community Initiatives, Broadway Licensing Group As Director of Education and Community Initiatives here at Broadway Licensing, I’ve received numerous inquiries from theatre educators nationwide for ideas on how best to build a team of student designers and technicians for their theatre program. To help answer this question, I contacted woodworker and theatre educator …

TOP 10 TRENDING TITLES: WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2023

What’s hot at Broadway Licensing Group? Check out the top trending titles of the week from Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, and Playscripts Glitz!: The Little Miss Christmas Pageant Musical book and lyrics by Bert Bernardi, music by Justin Rugg In the true spirit of Christmas, get a behind-the-scenes look at the backstabbing mothers and fiercely competitive daughters in the ‘Little Miss Christmas …