Play Production for Newbie Theater Teachers: Expectations Versus Reality
Play Production for Newbie Theater Teachers: Expectations Versus Reality Congratulations! You’ve been hired to teach theater and direct several productions a year. You probably have the class curriculum nailed down or you are in the midst of it. However, you realize that although you have some experience on stage as a performer, you may need […]
The Real Skills You Should Look For In A Stage Director
The Real Skills You Should Look For in a Stage Director Have you wondered about the real skills you should look for in a director for the stage? When I was twenty-four years old, I fell into directing. At the time, I was part of a blossoming community theater who produced monster seasons each year. […]
Ten Important Elements to Consider When Directing a Youth Theater Production
Ten Important Elements to Consider When Directing a Youth Theater Production When becoming a drama teacher, I had high hopes of ending up in a large high school. But life didn’t work that way.Instead, I developed and administrated several youth theater companies for community theaters. Once our daughters were in elementary school and I no […]
Critical Steps in Producing a Play or Musical: Stage Makeup
When I was in seventh grade, I wanted to wear makeup. Of course, that was about 100 years ago, so let’s keep it in perspective….. My mother wasn’t ready for that step in my life quite yet, but I was.
Happy April Fool’s Day–Theatre Jokes to Make You Laugh
Happy April Fools Day!
First, these jokes are not mine. Credit goes to Whatsonstage.com, Goldenbeardrama.com.
I only compiled them from several sources, but for those in theatre…well, we get them. Enjoy!
The Diary of Anne Frank: The Most Important Play I’ve Directed
Twenty-nine years ago, I received the rare privilege to perform Mrs. Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank. I will never forget the experience. This is one of those shows that seldom comes along but when it does, people flock to participate in it.
Luckily, I had the opportunity to serve as director to the production twenty-two years later.