Teacher Burned Out: How to Fix and Avoid An Expert Guide

Teacher Burned Out: How to Fix and Avoid An Expert Guide They say you should write about what you know. Hmmmm. What do I know? I know this subject well–Teacher Burned Out: How to Fix and Avoid I bet you do, too. Here’s a quote that sums it up perfectly, “Burnout is nature’s way of […]
So You Are Directing a Musical…Now What?

So You Are Directing a Musical…Now What? Recently, I was interviewed by Jessica Peresta of the Elementry Musician podcast. Primarily, we spoke about drama integration. However we did speak about the process of directing a play or musical. Today, I’m going to discuss So You Are Directing a Musical…Now What? Again, I forget not everyone knows […]
Turn Your Theater Department Fundraising Into A High Performing Machine

Turn Your Theater Department Fundraising Into A High Performing Machine Let’s talk a moment about how to turn your theater department fundraising into a high performing machine. Money is always a challenge for the theater department! Never the less, the second semester is right around the corner for most U.S. schools. Second semester means many […]
How Boom Cards Can Make Learning Fun in Music Class

How Boom Cards can Make Learning Fun in Music Class This blost post is by my husband, Tim. Tim is a retired an award-winning instrumental music teacher having taught for forty years in all grade levels. I asked him if he’d like to discuss this cool learning tool he is creating and he said, “sure!” […]
Ten Facts About Radio Theater That Will Blow Your Mind

Ten Facts About Radio Theater That Will Blow Your Mind Radio Theater is near and dear to my heart. Having been involved in it for most of my life, I understand it well. I’ve performed in radio theater, directed many productions and even adapted and written several of my own. I have ten facts about […]
Doing Broadway Musicals the Right Way

Doing Musicals the Right Way Let’s talk about doing musicals the right way. I watched the Tony awards last night. Although it was shortened version on CBS, it was a lovely tribute to Broadway and theater. So exciting to know Broadway is back in business again. But I have to say…as always they did musicals […]