Should Middle School Directors Cast Every Student?
Should Middle School Directors Cast Every Student? Part of my weekly activities is reading various Facebook drama teachers group posts. One subject is mentioned at least once a month. So let’s discuss Should Middle School Directors Cast Every Student? No matter the grade level, whenever you direct (and produce) a youth theater play, one of […]
5 Affordable Set Pieces for Theater Departments
5 Affordable Set Pieces for Theater Departments Welcome! If you’ve arrived at my blog because you are building a theater program in your school, I’m glad you did so. Today, let’s talk about 5 affordable set pieces for theater departments. Oh, gosh, I’ve been there. Infact, I’ve created several programs for schools and community theaters […]
Support Theater Teachers with Amazon Wishlists
Support Theater Teachers with Amazon Wishlists Every year, dedicated theater teachers pour their own time and energy into their classrooms and production. The truth is, many of these teachers use their own money to build creative, engaging programs for their students. From props and costumes to lighting gels and scripts, the needs of a drama […]
Why Every High School Theater Needs a Rehearsal Contract
Why Every High School Theater Needs a Rehearsal Contract Let’s talk about why every high school theater (and even middle school) needs a rehearsal contract. When I first began directing youth theater plays, I ran everything like a professional theater company. That’s all I knew. Don’t be like me. It’s a wonder any students […]
Exploring Social Issues Through Plays: A Guide for Middle School
Exploring Social Issues Through Plays: A Guide for Middle School Today, I want to reflect on the my blog post title, exploring social issues through plays: a guide for middle School. Theater is a powerful tool for middle school students to explore and discuss social issues. By stepping into the shoes of characters dealing with […]
How BookTix Turns Theatre Teachers into Confident Producers
Every so often, I’m fortunate in having a company contact me and ask if I would be willing to recommend them to you. Today, I’m excited to blog about how BookTix turns theatre teachers into confident producers. I’ve directed, taught and produced for over thirty-eight years. As you might expect, I have many memories of […]