'Tis the season for giving, and StageBuddy is compiling gift ideas that will take away the anxiety that comes with deciding what to purchase for the holidays.  Here's our theater edition:

1. Theatre Communications Group Individual Membership

Get your theater lover a yearlong subscription to Theatre Communications Group.  You can't beat ten free issues of AMERICAN THEATRE magazine with the insider's view of what's happening in the US and around the world; with your subscription, you also get five complete play scripts.  Your theater lover can also take advantage of their members-only discounts and benefits all for the price of only $35.00.

 2. Be a Broadway Star Board Game

Ask your friends if they have what it takes to be a Broadway Star.  This fun board game starts off in drama school and you work your way to the top.  The "make or break" cards give you lots of opportunities to show off your theater skills and knowledge; naturally, the player with the most fans at the end wins.

3. Actors Access/ShowFax Membership

A huge part of acting is auditioning, and even when actors have those special agents and managers on their teams, they still have to go to bat for themselves and self-submit on projects.  Actors Access is a great resource for auditions. A one-year subscription to ShowFax will allow unlimited direct electronic submissions to casting notices, saving you lots of money in the long haul.  You also get 'round the clock access to sides and ShowFax Actors Seminars 101.

4. The Actor's Green Screen

It seems there is always another way to get screened by the industry, and the folks over at the Actor's Green Room are gearing up to help actors put their best foot forward with this year's Pilot Season.  For less than $9 a month, you'll be giving your friend an opportunity to be screened by some of the hottest casting directors in the industry.  You can also take a green screen prep session from one of AGR's Senior Staff Member.  Read more about it here.

5. Broadway Up Close Walking Tour

Go behind the scenes as professional actors and licensed tour guides give you an insider look from current and past shows on Broadway. Their credentials include a Certificate of Excellence for 2013 and the #2 ranking from 457 activities to do in New York City.

6. Cafe Press Merchandise 

Check out this website for amazing theater gifts, from t-shirts, to mugs, to hats, to tote bags with the classic line "I can't, I have rehearsal."  Your theater lover will enjoy these trinkets -- and, they won't break the bank.  Click here for a direct link.

7. Friday Spa

Treat your theater goer to some deep relaxation and a great massage in the Theater District.  Friday Spa is reasonably priced and the service is fantastic.  Your theater lover will leave feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the hustle and bustle of the industry that's rather cut throat.  For only $50 dollars you'll get an hour long massage.