Improvisation in Theater: Myths vs. Reality
This is a great topic, don’t you think? Improvisation in Theater: Myths vs. Reality Let’s unpack this today. Improvisation. Fun stuff, huh? I was a child of the late 1960s and early 70s. I didn’t study theater until I attended high school and even then, I barely got started. My teacher never taught or used […]
A Common Mistake Teachers Make In Teaching Theater to Students
A Common Mistake Teachers Make In Teaching Theater to Students There is a common mistake teachers make in teaching theater to students. I made it too. I’ll explain. It’s the time of year, when I’m beginning to read posts of graduating students accepting their first teaching position. They are so excited and this brings […]
Learn How to Teach Creative Dramatics in Your Lunch Hour
Learn How to Teach Creative Dramatics in Your Lunch Hour! I’m worried about our teachers, and you should be too. In my blog post, “Learn How to Teach Creative Dramatics in Your Lunch Hour,” I talk about how small, manageable strategies can help educators bring creativity into their classrooms without adding to their already overwhelming […]
Why You Should Forget Retirement If You are a Woman Over Fifty-Five
Why You Should Forget Retirement If You are a Woman Over Fifty-Five We are new to our community. Consequently, when people are introduced to me they have questions of me. Many times they like to know what I do with my time now that I’m retired. My answer surprises them every time. “At the age […]
The Seven Reasons I Recommend Plays for New Audiences Scripts
The Seven Reasons I Recommend Plays for New Audiences Scripts Have you heard of Plays for New Audiences? No? They are terrific. Here are the seven reasons I recommend plays for new audiences scripts. Plays for New Audiences is a division of Children’s Theatre Company. (Pictured above) Minneapolis, Minnesota. PNA offers contemporary works that are topical, […]
The Real Skills You Should Look For In A Stage Director
The Real Skills You Should Look For in a Stage Director Have you wondered about the real skills you should look for in a director for the stage? When I was twenty-four years old, I fell into directing. At the time, I was part of a blossoming community theater who produced monster seasons each year. […]