Scribble Ink Creative Challenge #08
From Stage to Screen to Stream: Theatre in the Digital Age
The way we experience theatre is evolving! A few decades ago, booking a ticket meant calling a box office or lining up at a booth. Theatre nights involved dressing up, pre-show drinks at a swanky bar, squeezing past seated audience members with a very apologetic bum-in-face shimmy, and immersing ourselves in the magic of live performance. The experience was tactile, intimate, and often expensive.
However, the landscape has shifted. With technological advancements and the impact of COVID-19, theatre has found new ways to remain relevant. Discussions about cultural accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and audience engagement are reshaping how we experience theatre. A prime example of this transformation is the Broadway musical Hamilton. When Hamilton debuted on Disney+ in July 2020, it attracted over 22 million viewers in its first month. The production proved that streaming theatre doesn’t diminish its power—it extends its reach.
This creative challenge explores the intersection of theatre and digital media, asking: How can theatre thrive in the digital age while retaining its artistic integrity?
By the End of This Challenge, You Will Have:
Developed a compelling vision for an online theatre platform that balances artistic integrity with digital accessibility.
Explored how digital theatre can complement traditional stage productions and expand audience reach.
Evaluated different business models and funding strategies to sustain digital theatre projects.
Considered the technical and creative adaptations required to transition theatre from stage to screen.
Assessed the role of storytelling, branding, and interactive features in creating an engaging digital theatre experience.
Learned from real-world examples such as Hamilton’s transition to streaming to understand the impact of digital theatre.
Compiled a structured, research-backed project pitch that could be used in a professional setting.
How This Works
Open the Creative Challenge
When you’re ready, click the ‘Take the Creative Challenge’ button below to watch the video and access the interactive form.Complete the Activities
Work through the thoughtfully designed questions and prompts. Take your time, and feel free to refer back to key moments in the video for inspiration.Submit Your Responses
Once you’re happy with your answers, hit Submit. A copy of your responses will be emailed to you—perfect for saving in your preferred workspace or revisiting later.Save your answers for future use
After submission, check the box to receive a copy of your responses via email.
Use your answers as a personal reference or to build out other projects, like your business plan, creative portfolio, or journaling practice.
Want to refine your answers? Bookmark this page and revisit the form whenever you need a reset or creative boost.
The material you develop through this challenge can serve as a launchpad for an opinion piece, your own Substack publication, an essay you’re working on, or even help flesh out an entrepreneurial masterpiece that will inform your legacy library. Let’s create project frameworks that inspire, empower, and leave a lasting impact.
What Happens Next?
Once you’ve completed the Creative Challenge, here’s what’s next:
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