Five Tips for Writing an Engaging Book Review

photo of hands holding a cell phone with 5 stars in front of that--concerning how to write a book review

How to Write an Engaging Book Review Sometimes I select topic for the blog which I know very little about in hope that I can learn something new and share it here with you.  However, I know a lot about this particular subject.  I’ve written two books,  one a fiction–“Bumbling Bea” and a non-fiction, “We’re […]

The Resonance of Stereophonic: A Tony Award Nominee

Blog post concerning Stereophonic, a new Broadway musical

The Resonance of Stereophonic: A Tony Award Nominee Humans like to reminisce. Currently, the 1970s are popular. Did you know the 1970s fashion is a throw back in 2024? Clothes such as bell bottoms, flowy dresses.  In fact, even the furniture and housewares remind me of the 1970s.  How fortuitous for a new musical, Stereophonic, […]

Timeless Triumphs: 8 Unforgettable High School Plays

A single actor on a stage in a spotlight

It’s May and theater teachers are chatting about high school plays they are thinking of directing in the next school.  Oh, gosh.  I remember those times.  Today let’s discuss timeless triumphs: 8 unforgettable high school plays. As much as you consider and make predictions concerning your student body (how many males, how many females) for […]

8 Middle School Plays That Work Every Time

8 Middle School plays that work every time

8 Middle School Plays That Work Every Time Teachers often ask me for  middle school play titles.  So, let’s talk about this today, 8 middle school plays that work every time.  I hope this list will help you as you consider what you’d like to direct in the next school year.  Having directed hundreds of […]

Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure

A group of students jumping with joy at a summer drama camp

Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure Today let’s talk about discovering creativity: a drama camp fairy tale adventure.  I heartily love summer for many reasons, do you?  Before I retired one of my favorite things to do in the summer, was to run a two week summer drama camp. Since I ran summer […]

The Art and Impact of Stage Readings

Two student actors receiving direction from their director

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 […]