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  • Iconic Stage Superstitions and Legends
    April 21, 2026

    A single misstep can send an actor falling through a trapdoor. A missed cue can halt an entire production. A faulty light could set a theater ablaze. Live theater has always carried risk, and unlike film, there is no second take. When something goes wrong onstage, it happens in real time, in front of a live audience.

  • Hybrid Theater Classrooms: Gear Checklist for 2026
    March 23, 2026

    Six years post-COVID, and in a rapidly evolving educational landscape, theater educators are no longer choosing between “live” or “virtual.”

  • Wenger Corporation at USITT: Opportunities for Theater Students and Educators
    March 13, 2026

    USITT 2026 is almost here, and Wenger Corporation is so excited to present and showcase new and innovative technologies and connect with theatre educators and students from across the country. The conference offers many opportunities for teachers and students to learn directly from industry professionals and explore the latest developments shaping live entertainment.

  • Wenger at USITT 2026
    March 9, 2026

    At Wenger Corporation, we believe the stage should be a space where every student belongs. That’s why our performance staging and riser solutions are designed to go beyond compliance, helping you create environments that are safe, adaptable, and truly inclusive.

  • FREE Musical Theatre Valentines 2026
    February 11, 2026

    Use these musical theatre themed Valentine cards for a fun and easy classroom decoration, or to print for your students or coworkers!

  • Get started with stage automation

    Introducing the New Creative Conners Flat-Rate Rental Program
    January 29, 2026

    Stage automation has a way of transforming a production. A turntable can shift scenes seamlessly. A lift can create a moment of surprise and spectacle. A precisely controlled reveal can elevate storytelling in ways that traditional stagecraft simply cannot. That is exactly why Creative Conners has reimagined its rental program.

  • Cable Management 101
    January 19, 2026

    In the theater world, few offenses are as unforgivable as coiling a cable the wrong way. An improperly wrapped cable twists its internal conductors, shortens its lifespan, and guarantees a mess of knots, kinks, and crackles the next time it’s pulled from the case.

  • Wenger Transcend Active Acoustic Technology

    Introducing Transcend™ Active Acoustics from Wenger
    January 2, 2026

    Backstage areas in theatres are notoriously chaotic spaces. The constant movement of costumes, props, and equipment makes organization essential but challenging. Fortunately, Wenger and GearBoss offer robust solutions to help theatres streamline storage, creating organized, efficient spaces that keep productions running smoothly.

  • Creative Conners Resources: Rental Program, Spikemark, and More!
    September 9, 2025

    The new school year has officially begun, and with it comes the exciting challenge of building the perfect production for your school. For any academic institution, the goal is to create a show where students are able to safely learn, grow, and create art. This can be both in the wings and on the stage. Planning for the fall and spring musicals has never been easier, especially now that Wenger has officially joined forces with Creative Conners.