Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills
Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills Today, I want to blog about why theater education matters: developing key life skills. Recently, I read a Facebook post by a theater teacher who was frantic for help. She taught drama in middle school. Her sixth grade classes were a reasonable size, but that’s where the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom
“Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom” is not just a title, it’s an invitation to explore strategies that make teaching this timeless skill an enriching and transformative experience for both educators and students alike. Let’s dive into the art of storytelling and discover how it opens doors to boundless creativity within the classroom. Did […]
Showtime Chronicles: History of Musical Theater Unveiled
Today, I want to give you a brief history of showtime chronicles: history of musical theater unveiled. Musical theater is one of my favorite genres to teach to theater students. It’s fascinating! Honestly, I shouldn’t be surprised by my love of musical theater. It’s in the family genes. Permit me to explain. Musical Theater Talent […]
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 […]