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Bright Star Theatre

America’s Most Affordable Professional Touring Theatre Company

Welcome to Bright Star Touring Theatre. We specialize in literary, curriculum and character-education based performances that are at home in any space!

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Our affordable rates include in-person professional productions, post-show Q & A sessions, and comprehensive study guides.

Every year we have over 4,000 performances in 35+ states and across the world, in a host of venues, from schools and libraries to museums and community events.

We’ve earned a national reputation for high quality performances that play to a young audience’s intelligence and meet National Standards of learning. Our programs are as educational as they are entertaining!

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• Bright Star Theatre’s New Production-Based Camps At Bright Star Theatre, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of performers, storytellers, and creative minds. This summer, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new production-based theatre camps, offering young aspiring actors an immersive and transformative theatrical experience. Our camps are structured into four unique programs, each designed to provide a comprehensive …
• International Tours are BACK! Bright Star Touring Theatre Enchants Turks and Caicos In the idyllic islands of Turks and Caicos, where pristine beaches meet azure waters, a different kind of magic has been unfolding. This time, it’s not the breathtaking sunsets or the swaying palm trees but the captivating performances of Bright Star Touring Theatre that have been capturing hearts and sparking imaginations. A Theatrical Voyage Bright …
• A Message From Our Founder As Bright Star prepares to enter its 21st school year, we wanted to share a message from our company founder, David Ostergaard, about the big “Why” of our Bully Prevention programming. I thought the message was important to share early in the school year, and I think you will agree. – Josh Batenhorst, CEO Dear …

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BRINGING THE MAGIC OF THEATRE TO YOU

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M&M Theatrical Productions are the UK’s largest and most respected provider of theatre-in-education, specialising in Classic Literature Adaptations, Cinematic Theatre in Education and Pantomime Productions for Primary and SEN Schools and family audiences.

“M&M Theatrical Productions are an incomparable experience for our children – the value they bring is immeasurable”.

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“It was fantastic! Both the children and staff were fully engrossed: laughing, clapping, booing, cheering and singing along.”

Laura Mullen, Phase leader Victoria Park Primary School, Bristol

CLASSIC LITERATURE ADAPTATIONS

Our Classic Literature Adaptations are aimed at encouraging children to read for enjoyment, by bringing books to life, in particular classic fiction by long established children’s authors.

“The children were fully immersed in the engaging re-telling of this classic tale.”

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Bursting with energy, magic and fun, our Pantomime Productions provide a colourful, musical and dynamic theatrical experience for the whole school; children & teachers alike.

“The panto in school this morning was amazing! Watching the children it is clear that we are building life long memories. Sheer joy and excitement on every face including Y6 who are not too cool for panto time!”

“Brilliant, fabulous, excellent, super-duper, genius, beautiful and extraordinary.”

WATCH US IN ACTION

Watch and hear for yourself the reaction of children and teachers as we bring the Magic of Theatre to their school.

“I have been in education for over 20 years and this is the best on-site performance that I have seen! The cast were friendly, engaging, enthusiastic, well-rehearsed and talented”

Andrew Green Head Teacher, Leonard Stanley C of E Primary School, Gloucester

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Educational travelling theatre company. Live musical shows at schools and theatres. Educational audiovisual productions . Drama Teacher training program.

Our History

On the Road Theatre Company was created in 2001 with the aim of taking educational shows over to schools to provide both students and teachers with a powerful tool for language acquisition in the comfort of their premises. Since then, thousands of students have watched and enjoyed our shows which serve as triggers to work on the activity packs we provide.

Twenty years later, On the Road developed audiovisual productions of  some of their shows which stand as an excellent educational tool to work on the topics each title deals with. They can be watched on any device and the activity packs have been crafted to use PBL (Project Based Learning). 

Since 2019 teachers from all over the world have been taking professional training regarding theatre, applied drama and script writing and how to apply it to their schools’ activities at our Drama Teacher Training School. Seminars, workshops and professional coaching is offered worldwide online.  

Our In House option allows your staff to be trained by our professionals in the flesh and help you out with your School Concert, Open classes, Book Fair presentations and any live event at school.

Ximena Faralla

• Founder and Director
• Playright and Executive producer
• Teacher trainer

Juan Barrera Hernández

• Director in "Amelia's Magic Box" and "In Fair Verona"
• Live Performance Coordinator

Matías Asenjo

• Director in "Be the Change" and "The Multiverse Maze"

Marcelo Andino

• Composer in “Amelia’s Magic Box”, "Be The Change" and “In Fair Verona”

Juan Pablo Schapira

• Composer in “The Multiverse Maze”

Cecilia Estevez

• Choreographer

Florencia Róvere

• Vocal Coach

Carmen Masllorens

• Graphic Designs
• Teacher Trainer

Valeria Brudny

• Scenery Design

Lucía Marmorek

• Costumes Design

Matías Villanueva

• Production Assistant
• Stage Manager

María Arratibel

Lucía Colombo

Jerónimo Dodds

Amilcar Ferraro

Martina Amendola

Hernán Jofre

• Sound Operator

Sebastian Dip

Young Shakespeare Company

Touring inspirational educational theatre since 1988.

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Our team of professional actors and storytellers bring Shakespeare’s plays to life for young people in schools and theatres across the country. Every year we work with 60,000 children in over 500 schools. Our projects have been cited by the Arts Council as an example of excellence in arts education practice.  

  “Another brilliant success. It is a privilege to have access to the fantastically enjoyable and educational experience that the Young Shakespeare Company provide for us!”          Highdown School, Reading

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10 of the best: Theatre productions for schools in 2020

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We’ve picked 10 theatre shows for pupils to see this year, each offering an exciting trip opportunity and an educational programme.

The Lion King won the Best Theatre Production for Schools Award at the 2019/20 School Travel Awards.

From the topics of world faiths and anti-bullying to writing and performance, plenty of key skills can be developed through theatre shows in the West End and beyond. Here are our 10 of the best for 2020: 

1. The Lion King

Winning the 2019/20  School Travel Award for Best Theatre Production for Schools, The Lion King has already seen over a million pupils getting much out of the critically acclaimed show’s education programme. The well-known story following Simba, the prince cub of the savannah, can tie into studies of animal characteristics and cycles, friendship and arts and crafts.

The stage adaptation of the Disney animation is currently taking bookings until 5th July, at the Lyceum Theatre in London. Its curriculum-linked resources have been developed by teachers, supporting Key Stage 2 to 4 learning, and are available on The Lion King’s online hub .

2. Witness for the Prosecution

School groups can step into a unique theatre setting at the London County Hall to see Witness for the Prosecution , a classic Agatha Christie play about a man, Leonard Vole, who is on trial for murder.

Educational groups of eight to 50 students can take a trip to the venue, where they can learn about its history as local government headquarters before seeing the show as though seated in the jury, right in the heart of the courtroom drama. Tickets are on sale until 13th September with special rates for schools on Tuesdays to Fridays. Find the seating options and more information at www.witnesscountyhall.com/tickets .

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The Wicked musical tells the ‘untold story’ of the witches of Oz, Glinda and Elphaba.

Schools can also enjoy reduced rates for Wicked , the ninth longest-running West End musical. Its education programme also provides lesson plans for Key Stage 2 to 5, supporting Drama, English, Art & Design and PSHE subjects.

Plus, the team has developed an anti-bullying lesson, linking to the musical’s story about two witches in training: the popular Glinda and the misunderstood Elphaba. There’s a choice of five different workshops - each for 15+ students and available to book alongside the show, which is running at the Apollo Victoria Theatre until 28th November. See the activities on offer at  www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/london/education/workshops .

4. The Woman in Black

Susan Hill’s ghost story is a chilling experience on stage, entering its 30th year in the West End. School groups of 10 or more are eligible for reduced tickets for certain performances, and official workshops can be arranged to enhance learning - particularly useful if studying the book as a set text.

The play’s latest workshops are aimed at GCSE and A-Level students and led by theatre professionals. Pupils can explore the set and examine the practical aspects of the play, as well as learn how the cast interact with the script. Following the performance, school groups can take part in a Q&A session to gain a deeper understanding of how The Woman in Black  brought to stage. Find out more at www.thewomaninblack.com/education . 

Performances are currently running until 26th September, at London’s Fortune Theatre.

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The Prince of Egypt is making its stage debut this year at the Dominion Theatre in London. This is an artist’s impression of the stage design.

5. The Prince of Egypt

Here’s one that’s entirely new to the stage - the anticipated adaptation of the 1998 DreamWorks animation, The Prince of Egypt . Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind the original film’s soundtrack, the show arrives at London’s Dominion Theatre on 5th February for an initial run until 12th September.

The musical is said to be relevant for PSHE studies and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, hoping to encourage discussion about social issues, religious practise and world faiths. Its education team also suggests pairing the theatre experience with a visit to the nearby British Museum, where students can learn more about Ancient Egyptian culture.

Schools are eligible for reduced tickets for selected showings on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays – find out more at www.theprinceofegyptmusical.com/groups . 

6. Matilda the Musical

Inspired by Road Dahl’s classic story about young genius Matilda Wormwood, the musical is produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and first appeared in the West End in 2011. It’s gone on to win numerous awards since then, and continues to offer rates for school groups on Tuesday to Thursday performances in its current run until December.

Teachers and students can find a new online resource looking at how Matilda the Musical is staged, as well as a programme of resources intended to help young people develop their writing skills. Plus, you can find interviews with Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin, the musical’s creators, and teacher notes to use when discussing the show back in the classroom.

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Liam Brennan plays Inspector Goole, who is determined to find out what happened to the deceased Eva Smith.

7. An Inspector Calls

Schools around the UK and Ireland can see the classic J B Priestley thriller on stage during its 2020 tour this year. An Inspector Calls has already played to more than four million people over its time in the theatre and continues to be a natural trip choice for classes studying the text as part of the GCSE English curriculum.

Generous discounts are available at each theatre, as is a downloadable teachers pack intended to expand on the experience. The show has already visited Milton Keynes and Bradford, and will continue performances until 23rd May; find the full listings at www.aninspectorcalls.com/tour-dates . 

8. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Lucky attendees at the School Travel Awards 2019/20 ceremony were treated to a live performance by the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie , which tells the true story of Jamie Campbell, a 16-year-old boy with a big secret.

The themes of identity, relationships and resilience have been highlighted in the show, linking to areas of PSHE study. Designed with these topics in mind, there are resource packs on the website for Year 9 classes and upwards. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is also an official partner of The Diana Award’s Antibullying Programme, raising money to support young people.

There are resources to utilise in other lessons too – for example, post-show discussion activities, and interviews about directing and design have been created for Drama and Musical Theatre classes. 

Education rates apply to performances on Monday to Wednesday, with the show accepting bookings at London’s Apollo Theatre until 29th August.

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During the 100-minute Come From Away  musical, a cast of 12 play a total of 84 characters.

9. Come From Away

Based on the true story of passenger flights that were grounded in Canada soon after 9/11, the musical is entering its second year on the West End thanks to a successful run.  Come From Away describes itself as ‘greatly relevant’ to PSHE, English, Drama and History subjects. The story focuses on residents of a small town called Gander in Newfoundland, who welcome around 7,000 stranded people into their community in the wake of an unexpected event.

For pre- and post-show learning, teachers can find downloadable packs explaining the show’s background – including the timeline of events that led to the 9/11 attack, and information about Newfoundland’s way of life.

The West End production is recommended for Key Stage 2 upwards, and provides a free teacher ticket for every 10 student tickets booked. School groups can see it at the Phoenix Theatre until May.

10. Mary Poppins

Here’s another Disney story that’s made the list, based on the classic fantasy film from 1964. After an international tour, the show has made its home at London’s Prince Edward Theatre where it will stay until 26th July. Recommended for ages seven and upwards, Mary Poppins retells the tale of a remarkable nanny who begins a job with a London family and improves their whole dynamic.

There’ll be discounts for education bookings on Wednesday and Thursday performances, and themed workshops too. The first is ‘Movement and music’, a Musical Theatre session; and the second is ‘Spotlight on Acting’, where students can study a section of the script, focusing on characterisation, voice and physicality. Both options take place at a rehearsal venue near the theatre, for groups of 20 or more students. You can find out more about at  disney.co.uk/shows/mary-poppins-musical-tickets .

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Our latest Christmas collaboration with Bristol Old Vic, based on the classic children's story by Cécile Aubry about a six-year-old boy and his dog Belle, a Pyrenean Mountain Dog.

Vixen (2021, 2022)

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We're off for an evening at the theatre. Ah... how sophisticated and fun that sounds. Do you feel like giving your friends and family the same chance to enjoy a night at the theatre without breaking the bank? By hiring one of these traveling theatre groups, you can easily and affordably bring the excitement of the theatre to your very own home or venue. Whether you’re a fan of dramatic shows or if you want to share some comedic laughs, these traveling theatre performers know just how to entertain any age at any type of event.

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For schools assemblies, public performances, hospitals, daycare centers and a variety of other venues and events, a traveling theatre troupe can be the perfect choice. For adults and children alike, a traveling theatre group can be excellent entertainment. Many groups perform plays, skits, and sketches to keep the audiences of all ages entertained for hours! Whether you want a well known production or an original, these traveling theatre troupes will be the perfect ticket for your event. Here's some easy tips for you to follow while hiring a traveling theatre for your upcoming event. First, find a traveling theatre that specializes in the type of show you want for your event. For example, is there a certain show you want to see? Or do you want a family friendly performance? Next, you should ask to view video of their past performances and ask for references you can contact. This will help you make sure you're booking the best. Lastly, you should inquire about specifics. Like will the traveling theatre entertainment need a special type of floor or stage? Will you have to provide any props, make-up, etc. for the performers? Follow these tips, and you'll be ready to host a show-stopping event!

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Welcome to The Travelling Stage, your Canadian destination for Arts Education. With a legacy spanning over two decades, we stand tall as a leading organization, igniting creativity and nurturing a deep passion for Elementary and Secondary Arts programs.

Our Mission: To enrich school curriculum and increase self-confidence through arts education.

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We have worked in partnership with Guides of Canada, YMCA Canada, Boys and Girls Club of Canada, Jays Care Foundation, Mirvish Productions and many other organizations to enrich the curriculum and boost self-confidence through dance, drama and music education. We believe that arts education isn’t just about training young people to be professional actors, musicians, dancers or visual artists. It’s about inspiring young people to be expressive, flexible and curious; to see solutions instead of obstacles and to strengthen the ability to adapt and flow with life as it unfolds around us. All of our workshop programs enrich and support the school curriculum. This past year alone, we worked with over 5 million students across Canada.

Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver curriculum-based dance, drama, mindfulness, and music workshops, enriching the lives of students across Canada. Join us on this artistic journey as we continue to inspire, empower, and transform young minds through the magic of Arts Education.

Arts education, our curriculum based workshops are led by established dance and drama educators.

Our workshops, offered in both French and English, were created to enrich school curriculum, to inspire students to strive for excellence, to increase self-esteem, and to cultivate an appreciation for performing arts education. We can facilitate one-time workshops and full programs for Grades K–12 in classrooms, gyms, libraries, or any other available space at your school either in person or virtually.

Our teaching artists are some of Canada’s top-performing artists and have worked on stages across North America as dancers, singers, actors, directors, choreographers, and producers. All of our teaching artists have a current Vulnerable Sector Screening.

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Everyone deserves the chance to learn with dance, drama and music arts education.

Every Travelling Stage program includes in person or virtual instruction along with a collection of pre-program, post-program and extension activities. For eligible schools in need, The Travelling Stage offers access to funding through our partnership with Daytrippers Children’s Charity.

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Citi – centre international pour les théâtres itinérants, the citi/incett is a nongovernemental organisation for travelling theatres all over the world and an advocacy for these structures..

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We are working on the recognition of travelling theatres as Immaterial UNESCO World Heritage. We create lines between the travelling theatres in common actions.

• Bring together and represent  a network of companies and individuals linked to the world of the travelling theatre.
• Organise and facilitate  exchanges and a mutual sharing of competences and knowledge.
• Transmit  experiences and ideas relating to travelling theatre companies.
• Support and promote  towards audiences, local communities and institutional partners the travelling theatre in all its forms.
• CITI   bring together participants, partners and hosts involved in the travelling theatre world :  information centre, professional meetings’ organisation .
• CITI  represents the travelling theatre profession and acts towards  a better understanding of its needs and specificities
• CITI  make people aware of the aims and specificities involved in the travelling theatre world by regularly organising  seminars, training and conferences
• CITI  contribute  to structure the professional sector , especially through an active investment in the UFISC ( Cultural Structures’ Federal Union of Intervention )
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Staff, former students chime in on 'heartbreaking' University Players closure

The university of windsor announced tuesday the theatre company of the drama school will close.

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The closure of the University Players, the theatre company arm of the University of Windsor's School for Dramatic Art, isn't a blow just for students — it'll hit the community hard, former students say after the university announced its closure this week. 

"I would liken it to the OHL to the NHL, it's like your feeder, your way of getting known, getting out there, working with directors," said Sean Sennett, a 2019 graduate of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program and now professional actor. 

"This is a fundamental part of the program that unfortunately the University of Windsor has blindly and quickly gotten rid of. The university is going to get overlooked more and more now for the arts."

Sennett says the University Players was integral in his development as an actor. And without the company, he doesn't know what the landscape is for current and future students as they study at the school. 

"The University Players is really an integral part of the School of Dramatic Art because ... it's where you can experiment, put theory to the test, apply it in front of an audience and in front of paying patrons who are excited to go see quality theatre in the community." 

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On Tuesday, the University of Windsor announced the closure of the University Players and layoff of 10 staff. The union representing some of the staff, CUPE Local 1393, says six of the affected staff work for the University Players. 

The university cited budget considerations, including "fluctuating" enrolment, a domestic tuition freeze provincial policy as reasons for the move, as it looks to slash a $5.6 million shortfall.

The university will also close the Entrepreneurship, Practice, and Innovation Centre (EPI Centre) in its current form, though it will be "reimagined," the university said. CUPE Local 1393 said its two members at the EPI Centre are not being laid off but will see changes to the reporting structure of their job.

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"Every aspect of all of the different types of drama programs … without the actual theatre production, it's like you're taking out the heart of this community," said Alexandra Filiplic, who graduated in 2016. 

She took the Drama in Education and Community program. As part of that program, she took a class that had students work in theatre labs and dramatic criticism. All of that, she says, was done through the University Players. 

University says academic programming is priority

In a statement to CBC News, the university said the University Players is a unit that complements academic programs, while the university's priority is academic programming, which is still going ahead through the School of Dramatic Art.

Salaries and costs for the University Players are outpacing revenue by more than $1 million per year, according to the university.

"It is simply not financially viable," a spokesperson said.

"These necessary realignments allow the university to address financial challenges so that we can prioritize spending on our academic programs such as those delivered by faculty members in the School of Dramatic Art. Faculty in the School will continue to pursue vibrant and robust programming that prioritizes experiential learning for current and future students."

Kristen Siapas is one of the staff losing her job in the closure of the University Players and is the president of the Windsor-Essex Theatre Alliance. She says she saw the struggles of the theatre company during the pandemic. 

Closure impacts Windsor-Essex theatre community

"It's been tough, but we made it through … and we thought that we had made it through the worst of it. But with the budget cuts coming to the university, obviously, you know, we became an easy target," Siapas said. 

"This decision is heartbreaking, not just for us, for the staff, for our students, for their experience, but for the impact to the theatre community as a whole. … It also raises some questions about what this means for the future."

The University Players was set to enter this 66th season in October with a production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . They finished what they now know is the players' last production, Little Women , in March. 

"We will still be graduating these students, but they won't have that practical knowledge," Siapas said. 

Sennett says he's urging the university to reconsider its decision and even explore possible donors or public-private partnerships, alongside other current and former students who have penned statements. 

"We're at a point in society where we're so close to forgetting what human beings need and how humanity operates that we are just concerned about money or power ... rather than who the people are that we are affecting," he said.

"In the acting program, in the University Players, you're able to learn humanity and all of the arts is about that, and it's important."

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The 25 best drama schools in the world.

With multiple schools going tuition free, there’s never been a better time to pursue a degree in the performing arts. Here are the top programs recommended by industry insiders and educators.

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“Tuition-free” is becoming the new buzzword, as several of the world’s top drama schools plan to adopt that policy starting this fall, including the graduate programs at Juilliard and USC.

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In addition to broadening access to more diverse candidates and wanting to stay competitive with recruitment, the push to go tuition-free at USC was spurred on by the writers and actors strikes. “Just knowing how volatile the industry is for these creatives, it’s extremely important that they not be saddled with tens of thousands of dollars of debt,” says Emily Roxworthy, dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

THR consulted with members of the industry and educators to determine its ranking of the best schools for an acting degree, with factors including overall training, cost, alumni success and more. Tuition, when applicable, is listed on an annualized basis and does not include housing and other fees, unless otherwise indicated.

1. The Juilliard School

New York City

2. Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

The David Geffen School of Drama, a top grad program, remains extremely popular among students since it went tuition-free in 2021, with many also receiving need-based living stipends of up to $20,000. With the increased influx of applications, and just 16 students accepted per year for the three-year program, the school became even more selective, says dean James Bundy. “There’s terrific talent coming into the pool,” he says. Ninety-three percent of students who are accepted enroll at the school, pointing to its demand, according to Bundy. Faculty include Ron Van Lieu — who got a shout-out from former student Da’Vine Joy Randolph when she accepted her Academy Award in March — and Christopher Bayes, a leader in clown work and commedia. In addition to training Meryl Streep, Angela Bassett, Brian Tyree Henry and more, the program was also home to Randolph’s Holdovers co-star Paul Giamatti, as well as Juliana Canfield and Tom Pecinka, both lauded this year for their roles in Stereophonic .

3. University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

4. Carnegie Mellon

In the school’s strong undergraduate program, both acting and music theater students take the same core curriculum before moving into more specialized training, including classes on the business side of the profession, with the goal of preparing students for work in film, television, theater and more. Its illustrious alumni include Judith Light, Zachary Quinto and Matt Bomer, and several who have seen success on Broadway in the past year, with acting Tony recognition for Leslie Odom Jr. ( Purlie Victorious ) and Sarah Pidgeon and Will Brill (both in Stereophonic ). Tuition for the undergraduate program is just under $65,000.

5. Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

6. london academy of music and dramatic art.

While it’s the oldest drama school in the British Isles, founded in 1861, LAMDA has continued innovating. It hired Philippa Strandberg-Long, a leading teacher of the Meisner Technique, as its director of actor training and drama school, and is offering virtual production technology acting and technical training to students in new, fully equipped studios. On the school’s long list of storied alumni are Brian Cox, David Oyelowo and Benedict Cumberbatch, who leads the school’s board of trustees, with recent alum Amber Grappy, who graduated in 2022, appearing on the Netflix series One Day . Tuition for international students in the three-year undergraduate acting program is just under $30,000, with the cost of the two-year grad acting program close to $31,000.

7. New York University

8. guildhall.

Guildhall has educated actors including Daniel Craig, Ewan McGregor, Michaela Coel and Lily James in its three-year undergraduate conservatory acting program, which accepts 28 students a year. The school places an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration with students in the music and production arts programs, with support to create their own performance projects, and will introduce a B.A. degree in performance design starting in September 2025. The school recently saw the departure of Patsy Rodenburg, a longtime faculty member specializing in text, poetry and voice, and its new hires include noted opera singer Sarah Tynan as head of vocal arts. Tuition for international students is about $31,000.

9. UC San Diego

10. the old globe and usd.

Led by actor, director and choreographer Jesse Perez, the two-year MFA program has a focus on Shakespeare and a partnership with the professional Old Globe Theatre. Seven students a year are accepted to the program, which is tuition-free and includes a monthly stipend. Perez continues to work to broaden the school’s traditional classical training with a focus on diversity and courses on Suzuki training, clowning, physical comedy and more. “It’s my sixth year as the director of the program, and I’m finally starting to see the changes stick,” Perez says. Nathan Crocker, who previously worked at Rutgers University and NYU, was recently hired as the new head of voice and speech and will start in fall 2024.

Los Angeles

New hires within UCLA’s Department of Theater include Michelle Liu Carriger as theater chair and Judith Moreland ( Bosch ) as head of acting. The school’s graduate acting program was on pause last year and will be paused for the upcoming academic year (though graduate directing, playwriting and design programs are ongoing), as faculty continues to review and update the curriculum. The BFA program remains in operation, with recent alumni including Fernando Carsa ( Acapulco ) and Ava Lalezarzadeh ( Before ). In-state costs, which include housing and food, are $42,127 for undergrads living on campus and a bit more than $76,000 for out-of-state residents.

12. University of Southern California

USC’s School of Dramatic Arts has a new home base, with the recently opened Dramatic Arts Building, and big news: Its MFA program will be tuition-free starting in the fall. The school, which also offers a BFA program, benefits from both proximity and a connection to Hollywood, with the majority of faculty continuing to work in the industry, including Alexandra Billings ( Transparent ), Bayo Akinfemi ( Bob Hearts Abishola ) and Finola Hughes ( Blossom ), and many celebrity guest speakers, with Broadway actor MaryAnn Hu newly hired as director of the school’s musical theater program. Tuition for the undergraduate program is $69,904.

13. National Institute of Dramatic Art

Kensington, Australia

The drama conservatory has produced such stellar alumni as Cate Blanchett, Baz Luhrmann and Sarah Snook. The three-year undergraduate drama conservatory has been led by John Bashford, former associate principal at LAMDA, since 2016. The school recently hired alum Travis Cardona as head of First Nations (referring to Indigenous Australians), and has worked with him to implement First Nations story­telling and practices within the curriculum. The annual tuition for the BFA is about $23,000 for international students.

14. University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan

15. Brown/Trinity Rep

Providence, Rhode Island

Long seen by the industry as one of the premier drama schools, the Ivy League program typically accepts 12 students a year into its tuition-free drama grad program, which is affiliated with the professional Trinity Repertory Company theater. The program is now on pause, with neither the MFA acting nor the directing program accepting a 2024-25 class. (The program currently has second- and third-year classes.) Faculty are considering possibilities for the future, as well as pathways for revising the programs in “bold ways” that speak to the changing theater landscape and the arts infrastructure at Brown. “At this point, we are continuing to explore the possibilities for the future of the programs, and any decisions will come as the result of this robust, ongoing process,” says Curt Columbus, Brown/ Trinity Rep’s artistic director.

16. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

17. Columbia University

The school’s MFA acting degree is led by casting director James Calleri and actor Peter Jay Fernandez ( The Irishman ), and has the benefit of being located in New York, giving students proximity to the industry, while working entertainment players serve as adjunct faculty and guest lecturers. In the past year, Scott Whitehurst, formerly co-head of acting at The New School, joined Columbia as a full-time faculty member. Tuition is about $71,000 for the first two years, with most students receiving large scholarships to defray costs, and close to $6,000 for the third.

18. Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, Georgia

SCAD has an on-site casting office, under the guidance of Mikie Heilbrun, formerly a head of casting for The CW/UPN, and a second, recently opened office in Atlanta, overseen by Alpha Tyler, former head of casting for Tyler Perry Studios. The offices connect students to film and television projects across the country including May December , Origin , The Color Purple and Fear the Walking Dead . The school, which also features an 11-acre backlot in Savannah, now offers a BFA degree in Atlanta, under the guidance of film and television veteran Craig Anton. Tuition for the upcoming academic year is $41,130.

19. Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Play House

20. baldwin wallace university.

Berea, Ohio

The conservatory musical theater program, led by Victoria Bussert, has seen most of its graduating seniors across the past 10 years sign with top representation after participating in the school’s New York showcase. Alumni include Colton Ryan, who received a Tony nomination for leading New York, New York on Broadway last year, in addition to many others who are now on Broadway or on tour. Tuition is around $40,000.

21. Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

With alumni including Kathryn Hahn, Greta Lee, Stephen Colbert, Broadway actor Brian d’Arcy James and director Michael Greif, the school offers a music theater certificate program, helmed by Broadway star KO, as well as a theater major. The two-year MFA program is housed mainly in a new theater space in nearby Chicago, which also welcomes visiting artists. Tuition for the upcoming academic year is $64,887.

22. Penn State University

State College, Pennsylvania

23. Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

The school counts Aaron Sorkin and Vanessa Williams among the alumni of its program, which offers conservatory-style training within a major university and a partnership with the regional theater Syracuse Stage. The program also offers further connections with the possibility of an immersive semester in New York City, and has been expanding its offerings in acting for the camera and new media. Tuition for the upcoming year is just over $61,000.

24. Purchase College, SUNY

Purchase, New York

Stanley Tucci and Edie Falco graduated from this New York state school’s strong BFA program, which continues to train a number of successful graduates, including Abbott Elementary ‘s Chris Perfetti, The Summer I Turned Pretty ‘s Sean Kaufman and Succession ‘s Zoë Winters. Susan Shopmaker, a lecturer in acting and BAFTA award winner for casting The Holdovers , is one of the newer hires at the school, which offers conservatory-style training in close proximity to New York City. Tuition for out-of-state students last year was about $17,000, while in-state residents paid just above $7,000. (Those with family income under $125,000 can qualify for free tuition.)

25. Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

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Wildfires force New Mexico village of Ruidoso to evacuate homes: See map

The village of ruidoso ordered all of its residents to evacuate: 'please do not try to gather belongings or protect your home - go now'..

Two wildfires burned through thousands of acres in New Mexico and residents were ordered to evacuate as the fires developed rapidly. Videos show smoke from the fire billowing into the sky, looking like orange clouds, as people watch nearby.

"I strongly urge residents of Ruidoso and the surrounding areas to remain calm and heed official instructions to help minimize risk," said New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in a statement on Tuesday.

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire were discovered on Monday. The fires, which are burning on tribal land, prompted mandatory evacuations for the entire Village of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs, a two-hour drive southeast of Albuquerque.

The cost of the damage done by the fires is unknown, according to USA TODAY's data .

By early Monday evening, the flames damaged multiple structures, states  the New Mexico Forestry Division , but how many remains unknown.

"My administration is in close contact with state, tribal and federal officials about the status of these fast-moving fires, and we are quickly deploying as many resources as possible to protect people and property," said Grisham.

Map of New Mexico wildfires

Which communities are being evacuated.

The following areas are under mandatory evacuation orders, states the Village of Ruidoso's website:

• All of Ruidoso Downs
• All of the Village of Ruidoso
• All the areas "west of Highway 48"
• All of Alto "up to the Outlaw Golf Course"
• All of Gavilan Canyon Road from Highway 48 "to McDonald's."
• Alpine Village
• Brady Canyon
• Cedar Creek
• Lower Eagle Creek
• Ponderosa Heights
• Sierra Vista
• Ski Run Road
• Sonterra 1, 2, and 3
• Upper Canyon
• Villa Madonna
• West Gavilan

The Village of Ruidoso is demanding people leave immediately.

"Please do not try to gather belongings or protect your home - GO NOW," the Village of Ruidoso said in a post on X .

What streets in Ruidoso are closed?

The following roads and highways are closed to traffic, said the village in another tweet :

• Highway 70 closed from Highway 244 to the east Reservation line.
• Highway 48 is closed from Alpine Village to State Highway 220.
• State police closed Carrizo Canyon Road to all traffic.

Evacuation routes:

"The evacuation route is via Highway 70 and out towards Roswell," states the city's website.

Where can people in Ruidoso evacuate to?

The following locations are open to people evacuating, according to multiple tweets from the village:

• ENMU-Roswell gym : The Red Cross set up an emergency shelter for evacuees. If it's full, Godfrey Athletic Center is a secondary option.
• Lea County Fairgrounds : The location has Stables and RV hookups, but the village asks that people contact Fairgrounds Director Wyatt Duncan at 575-333-0252.

Other places evacuees can go to according to the village's website:

• Capitan High School - Capitan, New Mexico, 88316
• Carrizozo High School - 800 D Ave., Carrizozo, New Mexico, 88301
• Christ Community Church - 2960 N. Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310
• Church on the Move - 901 W. Brasher Road, Roswell, New Mexico, 88203
• Church on the Move Dream Center - 2700 W. 2nd St, Roswell, New Mexico, 88201
• Eastern New Mexico University - 52 University Blvd., Roswell, New Mexico, 88203
• Godfrey Athletic Center - 101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, New Mexico, 88201
• Inn of the Mountain Gods - 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, New Mexico, 88340

Shelters for the animals of evacuees:

THe following locations provide shelters to animals, according to the village:

• Mescalero Rodeo Grounds, for livestock - Rodeo Grounds Road, Mescalero, New Mexico, 88340
• Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds - 2500 S.E. Main St., Roswell, New Mexico 88203
• Lea County Fairgrounds - 101 S. Commercial St., Lovington, New Mexico 88260

Emergency operations relocated

"The Emergency Operations Center for the Ruidoso Fire Department has been relocated to the County Courthouse in Carrizozo," said the Village of Ruidoso.

They can be reached at the following lines for information:

• 575-937-7785
• 575-973-5604
• 575-973-8977

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Perm Krai Capital of Culture

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• Historical heritage
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“ Cultural Planning will help to ensure the Perm region will remain distinctive and unique” , Mr. Protasevich said. “It will mean planning ways to support and preserve our heritage, developing appealing opportunities for artists and musicians regardless of age, and generating education and employment. It will mean building a creative community with a buzz.”

“Some of the identified objectives of “Perm krai international:young journalists@school” project include facilitating greater communication and cooperation among young community and official organizations in Perm krai”, said the Vice-Minister of Perm krai.

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The international children festival of theatre arts “Long Break”

What is the international child festival of theatre arts “Long Break”? It is a real holiday for young spectators and their parents. The international child festival of theatre arts “Long Break” will be hold from the 30th of April to the 5th of May. It will be in Perm and Lysva. It will be hold under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture, Youth Politics and Mass Communications of Perm Krai. The program of the festival is prepared by Russian and foreign experts of child theatre. There are the most interesting for children events of the world arts. The “Long Break” familiarizes children with actual artists. It is the platform where people communicate with people using the language of modern arts which is understandable for a new generation.

The festival “The White Nights in Perm”

• The participants of the festival of land art “Ural Myths” will create art objects using natural materials. The objects will have the same mythological idea.
• During the festival of bears “MedveDay” the masters Teddy-makers will tell gripping stories about a symbol of the city. They will organize some exhibitions of teddy bears and they will give master classes.

• The exhibition “Mammoth’s track” will gather mammoths from different corners of Russia on Perm’s territory. There will be even a famous mammoth Dima.
• And at last the international festival of street arts «Open sky» will represent the various program: carnival processions, a 5-day master class «Mask Art», street shows and performances, performances of Russian and foreign street theatres.

The IX International festival “Heavenly Fair of Ural”

From the 26th to the 3rd of July the IX International festival “Heavenly Fair of Ural” takes place in Kungur. There will be a fight for the I Privolzhski Federal Disctrict Cup for aerostatics and the VII Perm Krai Open Cup for aerostatics.This year Kungur won’t hold rating competitions which results are taking into general account of the pilots. They counted on creating entertainment activities “Air battles over Kungur”. There will be the representatives of sub-units of ultralight aviation, detachment of parachute troops and water means. All the battles will take place straight over the city. And natives will take part in the festival too.According to initial data 15 aeronauts and about 50 ultralight aviation pilots expressed willingness to take part at the festival. And a dirigible pilot confirmed his participation.Ultralight aviation pilots will take part in the “Air games” within the festival. As last year a campsite of ultralight aviation will base in an area near a village Milniki.

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7 Must-See Attractions in Perm

When you hear “Perm”, you probably think of an embarrassing hairstyle from the 80s. It might come as a surprise then that Perm is also the last city on the European side of the Ural mountains, and a place very much worth visiting. When you find yourself there, here are the attractions you absolutely cannot miss.

1. permyak salty ears.

This is the main symbolic landmark of the city. It is a sculpture consisting of an oval frame with big ears and a figure of a photographer taking a picture of it. The region is rich in minerals and in the past it was a very important salt mining location. The workers of salt mines would carry big bags full of salt on their backs. The salt would spill on their ears, making them big and red. Salt mining became so interwoven with the identity of the region that all of its inhabitants started being called Permyak’s Salty Ears. Now everyone can become one in one of the central squares of the city.

Permyak Salty Ears, Komsomolsky Prospekt 27, Perm, Permsky Krai, Russia

Salty Ears | © Shutterstock / Shevchenko Andrey

Art Gallery, Museum

One of the culture ministers of Permsky Krai once called it a cultural capital of the universe. While it might be a little bit too exaggerated of a statement, Perm is indeed a place of unexpected cultural gems. PERMM Museum of Contemporary art is one of them. It holds temporary exhibitions and also hosts festivals, lectures, workshops and performances. It is the only contemporary art gallery of this kind outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

PERMM Museum of Contemporary Art, Bulvar Gagarina 24, Perm, Permsky Krai, Russia, +7 342 254 35 73

A sculpture in front of the PERMM museum, reading “Glory to the effort” in Russian | © Evgeny Nikiforow / WikiCommons

3. Museum of Permian Antiquities

Memorial, Museum

Perm-36 was one of the better-known forced labour camps in Russia. Political prisoners were kept here until the 1980s. It is also the only GULAG in Russia that was turned into a museum. The museum was founded by Memorial, an NGO devoted to helping the victims of Soviet political repressions. Since its establishment, the museum has constantly been at odds with the local authorities, who are perpetuating the pro-government version of history. The museum was closed in 2015 but has reopened now, with a slightly more apologetic administration in place. It is still a place very much worth visiting, another must-see to put on your list.

Memorial Complex of Political Repressions, Kuchino, Permsky Krai, Russia, +7 342 212 61 29

A special regime cell for political prisoners in Perm-36 | © Wulfstan / WikiCommons

5. Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre

Opera House, Theatre

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6. Gorky Park

7. Perm State Art Gallery

Perm State Art Gallery is the most important art gallery in the region. The exposition includes very rare wooden sculptures of Orthodox saints, religious art of the region, and works of the Russian masters of the 19th-century. The museum also displays the folk art of the indigenous peoples of Permsky Krai.

Perm State Art Gallery, Komsomolsky Prospekt 4, Perm, Permsky Krai, Russia, +7 342 212 95 24

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Theater | playhouse square time-traveling with ‘back to the future: the musical’, assistant company manager, whose story goes from russia to cleveland, talks stage adaptation of beloved 1985 movie.

No, to enjoy the 1.21 gigawatts of entertainment that is “Back to the Future: The Musical” — based, of course, on the beloved 1985 movie starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd — we’ll need the larger, grander KeyBank State Theater at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, where the show is about to launch a nearly monthlong run consisting of 32 performances .

The stint also will serve as the tour’s official launch — following initial rehearsals in New York City and subsequent tech rehearsals and previews in Schenectady, New York — as well as a homecoming for its assistant company manager, Alena Efremova.

“I’m originally from Russia,” says Efremova, still in a rehearsal space looking over 42nd Street in the Big Apple at the time of this phone interview. “I grew up in Russia, (went to) high school and everything in Russia. But I visited the United States when I was, like, 11/12/13 and fell in love with the country.”

When she was still in high school, she says, she would make summertime visits to Cleveland, where her sister lived, having a great time taking part in summer camps and the like. So when she had the chance to move here after graduation, she took it and attended Cleveland State University.

Along the way to that point, a Broadway performance of “Aida” had blown her mind, and she believes she remembers taking in a theater piece at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights.

Perhaps more important, though, was a backstage tour at Playhouse Square, which opened her eyes to the fact the theater workforce was more than actors and directors.

“It was at one of those tours that I found out that the theater had, like, stage managers, lighting designers, sound designers, company managers, and that’s when I started (thinking) ‘OK, that’s maybe something I can do,’” she says. “And that’s how I ended up at Cleveland State and their theater program.”

Her parents and sister still live in Northeast Ohio, as does Efremova — who resides in Lyndhurst when she’s not off with a show.

Her credits include work with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Des Moines Metro Opera and Theatre Aspen, and she served in a similar role to the one she has with “Back to the Future” with the national tour of the Aaron Sorkin-adapted revival of “To Kill a Mockingbird” after starting as the production’s COVID-19 safety manager. The latter had a stint at Playhouse Square in 2022.

“It was so surreal being back home and … seeing the stage from different points of view,” she says. “You don’t realize how small the stage at the (Connor Palace) is, and backstage (it takes) really cool choreography to figure out, “Where are we gonna put props? ‘Where are we gonna put the wig table?’ — everything like that.”

She got the “Back to the Future” gig, she says, because she’d previously worked with the company manager, Jack Stevens — who, she says, like at least one member of the company, is from Northeast Ohio.

“I was like, ‘Is (having a Cleveland-area connection) one of the prerequisites for the job?’” she jokes.

Her responsibilities run the gamut from travel-related arrangements to planning an opening-night party and selecting the opening-night gift the company receives — in other words, she says, things “they don’t have to worry about once they’re on stage. They have to worry about what’s happening ON stage.”

Talk to other folks who’ve had her job and you hear they’re the folks who others vent to and with whom they share secrets. You might say that person is the production’s amateur psychologist.

“I feel like I’m becoming one,” Efremova says. “Definitely, it is one of the jobs. It’s not in your job description, but it kind of ends up one of your jobs.”

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With this Cleveland stint, she’ll also be a person others come to for dining and entertainment recommendations to help fill up what free time company members have. She mentions the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and maybe a visit to Cedar Point in Sandusky on an off day.

“(When) people ask what to do in Cleveland, (I say), ‘Well, if you want to save money go to the (Cleveland Museum of Art), because it’s the greatest museum and it’s free,’” she says.

As for the show itself, “Back to the Future: The Musical” is lead-produced by Colin Ingram, with the movie’s creators, writer-director Robert Zemeckis and co-writer Bob Gale, also serving as producers, according to a news release from Playhouse Square. Both wrote the book for the show, which features songs from the movie — “The Power of Love” and “Johnny B. Goode” among them — and additional pieces by Grammy Award winners Alan Silvestri, who scored the movie, and Glen Ballard.

It is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando (“Urinetown: The Musical”).

“Back to the Future: The Musical” officially opened in London’s West End in September 2021, according to a Playhouse Square news release, and won the Best New Musical Olivier Award, with a Broadway production following about 10 months ago.

The Cleveland run is part of the 2023-24 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square .

Based on the review snippets the news release includes, Cleveland audiences are in for a crowd-pleasing spectacle as the story of Marty McFly, Emmett “Doc” Brown and their time-traveling DeLorean is translated for another medium.

“I can say that everything that you love about the movie is going to be on stage,” Efremova says. “It’s such a cool adaptation.

“And I have no idea how half of the things are happening on stage, but they look so cool. And I’m just so excited for my friends to see it. Audiences all over the country are going to be blown away.”

‘Back to the Future: The Musical’

Where: Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.

When: June 11 through July 7.

Tickets: $39 to $129.

Info: PlayhouseSquare.org or 216-241-6000.

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