The Art and Impact of Stage Readings
Let’s consider the art and impact of stage readings. Last weekend, I had a very rare opportunity-performing! Not only did I act, but I was directed by a former student of mine, Melissa Trieweiller. Plus, I was the first person to play the role of Olga, an old nun held against her will in the […]
Discovering Melodrama: A Theatrical Adventure for Students
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 […]
An Amazing Play That Most Theater Teachers Never Produce
An Amazing Play That Most Theater Teachers Never Produce There’s an amazing play written by Playwight Aurand Harris that most theater teachers never produce. It’s name? Orphan Train. Busy theater teachers/directors have no time to consider plays other than those from their past successes. They simply don’t have the brain space left to do so. […]
The Importance of Shakespeare in Theater Education
Occasionally, I receive emails from people wanting to post on my blog. Usually, the subjects do not jibe with theater education whatsoever (the last one was about gambling sites). Not this time, however! This is a guest blog post by Reed Jayla concerning The Importance of Shakespeare in Theater Education. Shakespeare in Theater Education […]
Five Winter Themed Drama Lessons You Should Try
The topic of five winter themed drama lessons you should try sounded like something I should blog about today. By the next time I blog, it will be 2024! Wow, time has really flown this year. If you want something with a Christmas theme, check out: Drama Units Christmas Theme Bundle I’m not a big […]
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 […]