Reviews (Books, Media and Tools)
VSM Offers Powerful, Simple Virtual Stage Management
A review of Virtual Stage Manager, which offers powerful and simple virtual stage Management via the World Wide Web.
A look at the book 'Cavalia: A Dream of Freedom,' which details the creation, design, and production of 'Cavalia.'
With its fascinating histories of all the great operas, musicals, revues, showcases, and more, as well as easy-reference listings of works by composer, pronunciation guide, and index, 'Blumenfeld's Dictionary of Musical Theatre' is a definite must for musical theatre professionals, aficionados, and those who love them.
Book Review: Little Musicals for Little Theatres - Producing Musicals - Theatre Reference
Web-based Stage Management with VirtualCallboard
VirtualCallboard is a useful online tool for stage and production managers, created especially for use by theatre groups.
A detailed review of several top music notation software titles and services for composers, from Sibelius and Finale, to Maestro and Noteflight -- and to fit any budget.
An overview of several terrific apps to assist, inspire and support designers in the performing arts.
Scene Partner Helps Performers Get Off Book
The Scene Partner app helps actors, writers and others to learn their lines more quickly and easily.
A comprehensive and helpful look at some timely apps for portable devices that will assist costume designers in their tasks no matter where they go!
A look at several different graphics tablets and their specific uses for performing arts designers.
Book Review: The Entertainment Sourcebook 2011-2012
A review of The Entertainment Sourcebook 2011-2012, an invaluable performing arts reference.
A review of 'Secret Composer,' a software designed to serve as creative music composition catalyst as well as comprehensive reference.
A look at several different graphics tablets and their specific uses for performing arts designers.
The free new enhanced eBook, 'Grimm: The Essential Guide,' is now available on Apple's iBookstore in iTunes for iPad, and the non-enhanced edition will soon be available on Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet.
The Top Apps for Stage Tech
A look at some helpful and even essential apps for use in theatre tech and performing arts production.
Stage Write Review: Making Life Easier for Stage Techs
One terrific new app that takes full advantage of the iPad platform for stage techs and creatives is Stage Write, which enables any stage manager, director or choreographer to use an iPad in order to block and choreograph onstage in real-time, and then document that process in one seamless app.
Top 10 Box Office Software Solutions
Whether your performances take place in a cozy 130-seat space or a venue of thousands, Box Office and ticketing software products can be a huge asset to performing arts organizations these days. The best can transform your business, increase ticket sales and help you to reach more audiences than ever. But how to choose? Here’s a quick look at...