The Scene
The Scene, The Scene EditorThe #1 Theatre Newsletter on Substack! The Scene is your bi-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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2026 Tony Award Nominations Roundup
Welcome to a special edition of The Scene dedicated to Broadway’s biggest event… the Tony Awards!
This year’s Tony Award nominations were announced on Tuesday, May 5, and we’re excited to see what this year’s ceremony has in store! In thi...
Community Spirit: Getting the Entire School Involved in Your Show
Welcome to The Scene, your bi-weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
In this issue’s Big Idea, we celebrate school involvement, exploring ways to get other school departments, faculty and students involved in your production...
How to Teach Stage Presence
Welcome to The Scene, your bi-weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
In this edition, we talk about stage presence, that elusive quality that many theatre folks think can never be taught. Think again, theatre makers, because...
The Production Contract That Actually Works
Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
In this edition, we offer theatre educators a simple, practical tool to establish and clarify expectations for your rehearsal room and stage: a one-page produ...
The Post-Show Blues
Welcome to The Scene, your weekly round-up of theatre news you may have missed.
In this edition, we explore the very real and very human ache that follows closing night. In “The Post-Show Blues,” we look at why the end of a production can...
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The Scene is a free weekly newsletter published every Saturday morning, ensuring that theatre teachers can start their weekend with a comprehensive update on the latest happenings in the theatre industry.
The Scene is a bi-weekly email newsletter and website that provides the latest news and information on the theatre world for theatre educators.
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