The Scene
The #1 Theatre Newsletter on Substack! The Scene is your weekly roundup of the latest theatre news and the hottest topics in theatre and theatre education.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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Thank You, Theatre Teachers!
Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
In honor of World Teachers’ Day, which we celebrate on Monday, October 5, our Big Idea essay is a heartfelt Thank You, Theatre Teachers!
This week’s Show You...
Delegation: How to Keep Your Cool When Directing a Show
Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
In this week’s Big Idea, we offer practical advice for Delegation: How to Keep Your Cool When Directing a Show, a reminder to build and trust a strong team to...
Teaching Comedy to Young Actors
Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
In this week’s Big Idea, guest contributor Dylan Fugel offers practical advice for Teaching Comedy to Young Actors.
This week’s Show You Should Know is Ken...
Temperature Check: Assessing the Status of Your Production
Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
Directing a play or musical can be overwhelming. In this issue’s Big Idea, we provide guidance on taking a Temperature Check: Assessing the Status of Your Pro...
Fall 2026 Broadway (and Regional!) Preview
Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
As autumn approaches, new productions are scheduled to open everywhere. In this issue, we’re looking at the wonderful variety of upcoming shows in our 2026 Fa...
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