Every theatre seems to have a ghost story—and even the ones that don't probably have a few superstitions.

With Halloween around the corner and a Friday the 13th waiting in the wings this November, we're embracing spooky season at Beyond Theatre Collective. This month, we're exploring the supernatural side of theatre: the history and folklore behind the ghost light, the superstitions theatre-makers still follow today, and ghost stories from stages across the country.

So grab your script, say "Macbeth" at your own risk, and whatever you do... don't turn off the ghost light 👻

From the Cue to Cue Blog

10 Theatre Ghost Stories Learn about ten different theatres in the US that have their own ghost stories to share. Read More

The Superstitions of Theatre

From the Scottish play to whistling backstage, learn about some common theatre superstitions.

​Read More →​

All About the Ghost Light

The ghost light is both a practical and supernatural theatre tradition. Discover its purpose and how the tradition came to be.

​Read More →​

On the Call Board

Upcoming Holiday Schedule

The Call Board is shifting its holiday call time! With Thanksgiving and Christmas both falling near our usual end-of-month send dates, the November and December editions will arrive a little earlier than usual.

Keep an eye on your inbox for your regular monthly editions, plus a few special holiday updates from Beyond Theatre Collective along the way.

November Call Board: November 18
​December Call Board: December 16

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Theatre Resources & Scene Shop

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From the Scene Shop

Ghost Light Coffee Mug You can't take a ghost light home with you, but you can enjoy the tradition with your morning cup of coffee. Shop Now

Stage Manager Definition Sticker October 10th was Stage Management Day, which honors all the work stage managers do behind the scenes. If you're a stage manager (like me) and need help explaining your job, this sticker perfectly summarizes most of our responsibilities. Shop Now

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Work With Me

Hi, I’m Jenn Byers (she/her) — the marketer and theatre-maker behind Beyond Theatre Collective.

Each month, I work with theatres on everything from marketing and audience engagement to playbills and production support.

Behind the Curtain

Coming Up:​
November is shaping up to be a little quieter for me on theatre projects. Here are all of my upcoming projects around Indianapolis:

• Social Media Management for Southbank Theatre Company's production of Describe the Night​

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