Five Tips for Writing an Engaging Book Review
How to Write an Engaging Book Review Sometimes I select topic for the blog which I know very little about in hope that I can learn something new and share it here with you. However, I know a lot about this particular subject. I’ve written two books, one a fiction–“Bumbling Bea” and a non-fiction, “We’re […]
Jimmy Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theatre Talent
Jimmy Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theatre Talent When I was a high school student I discovered my love for musical theater. Several years later and a whole lot of training, I gained the confidence to audition for the musicals. While in college, I worked my way to portraying lead roles in college. However, there […]
Superhero Drama: Captivating Classroom Techniques
Superhero Drama: Captivating Classroom Techniques If you are a new drama teacher for middle school, you may find that although the students are excited they have no idea what to expect. Additionally, they may be reluctant to participate or even disinterested (how could anyone be disinterested in theater?) because your class could be a pre-elective […]
The Resonance of Stereophonic: A Tony Award Nominee
The Resonance of Stereophonic: A Tony Award Nominee Humans like to reminisce. Currently, the 1970s are popular. Did you know the 1970s fashion is a throw back in 2024? Clothes such as bell bottoms, flowy dresses. In fact, even the furniture and housewares remind me of the 1970s. How fortuitous for a new musical, Stereophonic, […]
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 […]
8 Middle School Plays That Work Every Time
8 Middle School Plays That Work Every Time Teachers often ask me for middle school play titles. So, let’s talk about this today, 8 middle school plays that work every time. I hope this list will help you as you consider what you’d like to direct in the next school year. Having directed hundreds of […]