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What should I do to prepare for a monologue performance?
Monologues are the purest form of storytelling for an actor. So how do you prepare for them?
Vale Leon Paroissien: the first director of the Museum of Contemporary Art who shaped how Australians experience art
Farewell to the visual arts leader who planted 'seeds from which towering trees have grown'.
Sydney’s beloved Footbridge Theatre is making a grand return
The theatre launched some of our biggest stars and is reopening after nearly 20 years, writes Laura Ginters.
What’s the point of drama class? Ask employers...
For a start, drama classes teach the workplace skills employers want.
Married to the job? How having a self-employed partner might be hurting your happiness
The pressures of self-employment can have a significant impact on one's partner, writes Hassan Kalantari Daronkola.
Best Australian books of the 21st century: as chosen by 50Â experts
The Books & Ideas team at 'The Conversation' and their literary friends, list their favourite Australian books of this century.
Sports policy focuses on the grassroots: is this missing from arts policies?
Should Australian arts policy focus more on participation instead of audiences, asks Margaret Seares.
Vale Ray Lawler: the playwright who changed the sound of Australian theatre
Julian Meyrick reflects on the death of playwright Ray Lawler and his landmark play, 'Summer of the Seventeenth Doll'.
How to succeed when negotiating a new salary or a pay rise
When negotiating for a pay rise, always take the time to consider the other party's situation and capabilities.
Australian musicians in dire straits yet Triple J won’t shift its commercial focus
Why does the taxpayer-funded Triple J consistently play commercially oriented pop at drive time instead of Australian indie?