Timeless Triumphs: 8 Unforgettable High School Plays
It’s May and theater teachers are chatting about high school plays they are thinking of directing in the next school. Oh, gosh. I remember those times. Today let’s discuss timeless triumphs: 8 unforgettable high school plays. As much as you consider and make predictions concerning your student body (how many males, how many females) for […]
The Art and Impact of Stage Readings
Let’s consider the art and impact of stage readings. Last weekend, I had a very rare opportunity-performing! Not only did I act, but I was directed by a former student of mine, Melissa Trieweiller. Plus, I was the first person to play the role of Olga, an old nun held against her will in the […]
What Everyone Should Know About Selecting a Musical For Their School
Today, I want to talk to you about what everyone should know about selecting a musical for their school. As much as it is exciting to think about what production would serve your students the best, it’s also a huge challenge to do so. Before you, the director, do anything you of course must read […]
An Amazing Play That Most Theater Teachers Never Produce
An Amazing Play That Most Theater Teachers Never Produce There’s an amazing play written by Playwight Aurand Harris that most theater teachers never produce. It’s name? Orphan Train. Busy theater teachers/directors have no time to consider plays other than those from their past successes. They simply don’t have the brain space left to do so. […]
Youth Theater Musical Rehearsal: What You Need to Know
The Youth Theater Musical Process: What You Need to Know The youth theater musical process: what you need to know is one of those subjects you figure anyone who has acted at least once will know. Not so. This is a two part post. Here is the first post. The Steps in a Play Rehearsal […]
Ten Steps in a Play Rehearsal in Youth Theater
Ten Steps in a Play Rehearsal in Youth Theater is one of those subjects you figure anyone who has acted at least once will know. Not so. This is a two part post. Next time, I’ll give you the rest of it, ok? Lately, I’ve read several posts from newbie teachers with no idea about […]