How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom

How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom In this blog post, let’s discuss How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom. First, I want to share a little memory of mine…When I was in my teens, my father, mother and I traveled to Mexico driving from […]
October’s Curtain Call: Remarkable Moments in Theater History

When I began this blog in 2014, my hope was that I could be of assistance to theater teachers around the world. Thousands of people read my blog every year and for that I am honored. Today I want to discuss lesson plan ideas which take very little time and effort which are prompted by […]
Eight Benefits for Students When Reading Plays

Eight Benefits for Students When Reading Plays As a child, I loved to read. However, I had one bad habit– reading the end of the book far before I’d read the rest of the book. My mother called it shameful at the time. I admit, I still imbibe in this activity from time to time. […]
Stage Makeup and Its Transformative Power for Students

I’m mentioned this in the past, but thought I’d reiterate it if you’ve not heard it. Let’s talk about Stage Makeup and Its Transformative Power for Students. Stage Makeup and Its Transformative Power for Students This is a true story. When I was in seventh grade, I wanted to wear makeup. Of course, that was […]
9 Compelling Reasons Why You Need Lessons Using Super Heroes

9 Compelling Reasons Why You Need Lessons Using Super Heroes Have you ever experienced a “Eureka” moment while teaching? You know those moments where everything just clicks and everyone is surprised, especially you? In this case it was super heroes. Let’s talk about 9 compelling reasons why you need lessons using super heroes. I’ve shared […]
How to Excite Students With Drama Integration

Today, I want to blog about “How to Excite Students With Drama Integration”–one of my favorite subjects! I have an Instagram Profile which I maintain regularly. My followers are comprised of teachers who see the importance of drama but are unconfident using it. They are looking for a teaching method concerning how to excite students […]