How to Attract Boys to Drama Programs
How to Attract Boys to Drama Programs I keep up with theater teachers through Facebook groups and very often a teacher is lamenting about their lack of boys for their play or musical. This is a very common problem. I’m lucky, I guess. Having never had this challenge myself, it’s tough for me to know […]
Epic Theater Evolution: A Journey Through Time
Let’s talk about epic theater evolution: a journey through time, shall we? I’ll admit it. I wasn’t much for history when I was a young student. However, as I’ve aged, I’ve become more interested in it. I guess that is what age does to you? Epic Theater Evolution: A Journey Through Time Theater has been […]
The Benefits of Music in Your Classroom: Boosting Learning
The Benefits of Music in Your Classroom: Boosting Learning My piano practicing partner. Today, I want to blog about boosting learning: the benefits of music in your classroom. When I was a child I had a beloved Beagle, Frisky John, who we discovered loved to sing while I practiced the piano. I don’t know if […]
How BookTix Turns Theatre Teachers into Confident Producers
Every so often, I’m fortunate in having a company contact me and ask if I would be willing to recommend them to you. Today, I’m excited to blog about how BookTix turns theatre teachers into confident producers. I’ve directed, taught and produced for over thirty-eight years. As you might expect, I have many memories of […]
Teaching Stage Legends: Burnett, Andrews, Jones, and Van Dyke
Today, I want to discuss several lessons which teachers may not have thought of, but students will enjoy–Teaching Stage Legends: Burnett, Andrews, Jones, and Van Dyke. In today’s world, people are living longer and healthier lives. Isn’t it amazing? Some of our greatest entertainers are continuing to inspire new generations well into their later years. […]
Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills
Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills Today, I want to blog about why theater education matters: developing key life skills. Recently, I read a Facebook post by a theater teacher who was frantic for help. She taught drama in middle school. Her sixth grade classes were a reasonable size, but that’s where the […]