Frequently Asked Questions the DramaMommaSpeaks List
Frequently Asked Questions the DramaMommaspeaks List Recently, I had a wonderful opportunity to chat with a first year teacher as he planned the rest of his school year. He began the year with the students all learning from home, then his school went to hybrid (which means half were at home and half were in […]
Drama Games for the Introvertive Student
Drama Games for the Introvertive Student Is that possible? Drama students can be shy? I know it’s tough to believe, because we are a noisy bunch. So let’s talk about drama games for the introvertive student. For various reasons, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Recently, I read a post from a teacher lamenting about […]
Has Covid Ended the Broadway Theater?
Has Covid Ended the Broadway Theater? Recently, my husband and I caught a wonderful performance on BroadwayHD of “Slava’s Snow Show.” It is quinessential circus theater and we nearly wept with joy while watching it.. Even though it was a filmed performance, it was the closest thing we’d gotten to live theater in nearly a […]
Six Great Lessons Students Can Learn from Ground Breaking Musicals
Six Great Lessons Students Can Learn from Ground Breaking Musicals Lin-Manuel Miranda is quoted as saying, “The musicals that leave us kind of staggering on our feet are the ones that really reach for a lot.” I agree with him. Recently, I happened upon a YouTube video of performers in a Smash Mob from Les […]
Nine Drama Lessons for Black History Month Which Increase Student Engagement
Nine Drama Lessons for Black History Month Which Increase Student Engagement Most of us are aware that February is Black History Month. I’m so glad we give people of color a spotlight. They certainly deserve it. Today I’m going to discuss Nine Drama Lessons for Black History Month Which Increase Student Engagement. What is Black […]
Five Reasons You Shouldn’t See The Prom Musical on Your Own
Five Reasons You Shouldn’t See The Prom Musical on Your Own I know this blog title sounds like I’m going to talk about something scary in The Prom–it’s quite the opposite! It’s wonderful. Did you know Netflix is streaming The Prom musical? It’s available to stream beginning December 11. I’m looking forward to seeing it. […]