Tools for the Stage: Digital Technology in Theatres Engages Audiences in New Ways

Several prominent UK-based theaters are innovating in the theatre space using web technology to reach new audiences far and wide. The Menier Chocolate Factory, the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company are webcasting their productions to audiences in the United States, stretching the "live" experience into new dimensions. These innovations are evident both on-stage and backstage. Theatre education departments are also experimenting with new approaches as the cost of technology dimin...