Showtime Chronicles: History of Musical Theater Unveiled

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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 […]

Discovering Melodrama: A Theatrical Adventure for Students

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Discovering Melodrama: A Theatrical Adventure for Students Today, I want to chat with you about discovering melodrama: a theatrical adventure for students.  I know from my own experience it is so much fun.  There used to be a melodrama in Cripple Creek, CO and Dodge City, KS which my parents and I attended.  As I […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Elementary Theater Class: A Comprehensive Guide

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Unlocking the Secrets of Elementary Theater Class: A Comprehensive Guide At this time of year, many newly employed teachers are perusing the internet for lessons for their classes.  Today I’m going to discuss unlocking the secrets of elementary theater class: a comprehensive guide. A little history about me–My first job was as an English teacher […]

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

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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 […]

The Best Advice You Could Ever Get About Selecting Plays For Youth Theater

The Best Advice You Could Ever Get About Selecting Plays For Youth Theater

The Best Advice You Could Ever Get About Selecting Plays For Youth Theater I’m a member of several Facebook groups for theater teachers.  Other than enjoying reading their posts (which are hysterical sometimes), I am touched by their many questions and how they help each other. During this time of year teachers are looking for […]