The Power of Play: Teaching Children Through Creative Dramatics
The Power of Play: Teaching Children Through Creative Dramatics When I was a young child, I spent many an hour playing in the forsythia bush on the side of our home. To me, it was the perfect place to hide away–just close enough so my mother could see me from the kitchen window and […]
Theater Books Every Drama Teacher Should Own
Theater Books Every Drama Teacher Should Know From time to time, I read of teachers having funds left nearing the end of the year. They are frantically trying to spend any left over funds in their budget. If you aren’t familiar with this kind of fervor. Please know this–many times if a teacher does not […]
Teach Through the Arts for Healthier Students
Teach Through the Arts for Healthier Students If you’re a teacher, you already know how students light up when they’re given the chance to create. I was one of those students. Whether it’s acting out a scene, drawing a character sketch, or composing a soundscape, the arts tap into something deeply human. But beyond building […]
Women Who Shaped Theater: Sarah Bernhardt to Audra McDonald
Women Who Shaped Theater: Sarah Bernhardt to Audra McDonald Theater has long been a space for storytelling, creativity, and performance. Yet, for much of history, women struggled to claim their rightful place on stage and behind the scenes. Despite these challenges, countless women have shaped the theatrical world, pushing boundaries and redefining the art form. […]
Unmasking Drama: Engaging Small Classes
Unmasking Drama: Engaging Small Classes Today, let’s discuss Unmasking Drama: Engaging Small Classes. Picture this: You are ready to teach on your very first day of classes. Excited, you double-check the student roster. Hmmm. At last check, there weren’t too many students signed up for your class. However, you knew that in the last days of […]
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 […]