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The Ovitz family, a group of seven dwarf performers from Transylvania, faced unimaginable challenges during the Holocaust, balancing their passion for performance with survival.
Kazutaro Nakamura, a seventeen-year-old actor, strives to preserve the centuries-old art of Kabuki as he makes his debut at Tokyo's Kabuki-Za Theatre.
Mark Rowswell, known as Dashan, is a Canadian comedian with a massive following in China, where his performances have attracted up to 600 million viewers.
Vipin, a 15-year-old student, aspires to perform Kutiyattam with renowned guru Rama Chakyar, preserving this ancient Indian theatrical tradition.
A judge has denied the Kennedy Center's request to delay a court order mandating the removal of Donald Trump's name from the venue.
Ella Havelka, an elite ballet dancer, shares her personal experiences and artistic journey through intimate interviews and captivating dance performances.
Young talent in the arts faces immense pressure and sacrifice as they strive for success, supported and challenged by their families along the way.
Samantha Martin, a self-taught animal trainer, pursues her dream of creating the world's first traveling cat circus while facing financial and emotional challenges.
Mike Garson, a renowned composer and improviser, shares his extensive knowledge and passion for music while collaborating with various musicians across genres.
The global art market was valued at $67.8 billion in 2022, yet women artists face an 18% gender pay gap in Germany and 30% in the performing arts.
Azeem Hamid founded the youngest performing arts organization in Pakistan while studying, aiming to integrate performing arts into the national education curriculum.
Amateur theatre groups receive practical guidance on casting, rehearsing, set design, and costumes to enhance their stage productions.
A theatre company in Italy attempts to stage an innovative opera performed entirely on water, showcasing the challenges and creativity involved in this unique production.
Fifteen-year-old Vipin prepares for his Kutiyattam debut, mastering over 400 gestures under the guidance of renowned guru Rama Chakyar in Kerala.
Noele Gordon reflects on her iconic role in Crossroads and her emotional exit in 1981, highlighted by a heartfelt performance and audience ovation.
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer prepares to perform as Cyrano de Bergerac in his dressing room, reflecting on his illustrious career in theater.
Fewer than 1,000 geisha remain in Japan, a significant decline from the 880,000 recorded in the past, as modern pressures threaten their existence.
Rehearsals for Georges Bizet's opera Carmen take place in November 2020 with a reduced orchestra and strict health measures due to the pandemic.
In Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, young artists use slam poetry to address the psychological impact of decades of conflict and war.
Ticket touts outside the Bolshoi Theatre sell ballet tickets for $250, significantly higher than the intended price of five dollars.
Over 400 gestures form the basis of Kutiyattam, the traditional Sanskrit theater taught at the Kalamandalam School in Kerala, India.
Asa, a six-year-old boy from Nebraska, performs drag as Lulu Lovely Twirls and has been doing so since he was four years old.
