Beyond Acting: The Value of Other Art Forms in Theater Class
Beyond Acting: The Value of Other Art Forms in Theater Class When I was a young girl, I studied piano and played it for ten years (you’d never know it to hear me now, however). I wanted to perform in theater, but it was discouraged by my parents until they realized I was serious about […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploring Modern Theaters: A Global Journey in Performance
Exploring Modern Theaters: A Global Journey in Performance As you might expect, I’ve attended theater all around the world–from Marcel Marceau in 1961, Kabuki theater in 1973 to an Innuit play in 2001. Additionally, I’m aware that most of our students are not as fortunate as I. However, I think there is one way we […]