Youth Theater Musical Rehearsal: What You Need to Know

The Youth Theater Musical Process: What You Need to Know The youth theater musical process: what you need to know is one of those subjects you figure anyone who has acted at least once will know. Not so. This is a two part post. Here is the first post. The Steps in a Play Rehearsal […]
Ten Steps in a Play Rehearsal in Youth Theater

Ten Steps in a Play Rehearsal in Youth Theater is one of those subjects you figure anyone who has acted at least once will know. Not so. This is a two part post. Next time, I’ll give you the rest of it, ok? Lately, I’ve read several posts from newbie teachers with no idea about […]
Seven Facts About Teachers’ Wishlists That’ll Keep You Up at Night

Seven Facts About Teachers’ Wishlists That’ll Keep You Up at Night I thought it was time to talk of the seven facts about teachers’ wishlists that’ll keep you up at night. Two weeks ago, I experienced something I wasn’t aware was a big problem, but it is my friend. As a former teacher myself, I […]
A Baker’s Dozen of Teaching Ideas for the Frazzled Drama Teacher

A Baker’s Dozen of Teaching Ideas for the Frazzled Drama Teacher Here are a baker’s dozen of teaching ideas for the frazzled drama teacher which I hope will help you. I know you. I’ve been there, too. There is nothing worse than feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with no brain space to plan or organize yet […]
Never Underestimate the Influence of Teaching with Videos

Never Underestimate the Influence of Teaching with Videos When I began teaching, we didn’t have videos to show students anything pertaining to theater. Friends, never underestimate the never underestimate the influence of teaching with videos! That was 1980 and the closest thing we had was an old projector which showed black and white films. Yuck. […]
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 […]