Women Who Shaped Theater: Sarah Bernhardt to Audra McDonald

Pink roses in the background with photos of actresses Sarah Bernhardt and Audra McDonald

Women Who Shaped Theater: Sarah Bernhardt to Audra McDonald Theater has long been a space for storytelling, creativity, and performance. Yet, for much of history, women struggled to claim their rightful place on stage and behind the scenes. Despite these challenges, countless women have shaped the theatrical world, pushing boundaries and redefining the art form. […]

Exploring Modern Theaters: A Global Journey in Performance

photo from War Horse, the play

Exploring Modern Theaters: A Global Journey in Performance As you might expect, I’ve attended theater all around the world–from Marcel Marceau in 1961, Kabuki theater in 1973 to an Innuit play in 2001.  Additionally, I’m aware that most of our students are not as fortunate as I. However, I think there is one way we […]

The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students

The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students I worry about our students.  Specifically, as a drama teacher and working with all things theater, I’m concerned about our students’ creativity.  So let’s consider that today–the power of creativity: nurturing innovation in students. In a world increasingly shaped by rapid technological advancements and complex global challenges, […]

Exploring Social Issues Through Plays: A Guide for Middle School

Wooden game pieces of different colors facing each other as if in a war.

Exploring Social Issues Through Plays: A Guide for Middle School Today, I want to reflect on the my blog post title,  exploring social issues through plays: a guide for middle School. Theater is a powerful tool for middle school students to explore and discuss social issues. By stepping into the shoes of characters dealing with […]

The Benefits of Music in Your Classroom: Boosting Learning

A young boy listening to music and seeing the notes in front of him.

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 […]

Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now

Here’s a little story for you concerning this blog post, creating one of a kind plays: custom scripts available now. Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now       Recently, when I was reading Facebook groups posts, a teacher posted asking for a script for a Veterans Day program. Since I have previously experience creating […]