Seven Facts About Teachers’ Wishlists That’ll Keep You Up at Night
Seven Facts About Teachers’ Wishlists That’ll Keep You Up at Night I thought it was time to talk of the seven facts about teachers’ wishlists that’ll keep you up at night. Two weeks ago, I experienced something I wasn’t aware was a big problem, but it is my friend. As a former teacher myself, I […]
The Easiest Way to Boost Student Engagement
Let’s talk about the easiest way to boost student engagement. When I was a little girl, I spent a lot of time playing outside under a forsythia bushes. Usually, I pretended I was an orphan. (I have no idea why.) I’d scrape a place in the dirt for my “kitchen” and another place for my […]
Drama Class Exercises for the First Two Weeks of School
Drama Exercises for the First Two Weeks of School I receive quite a few emails asking, “I have a question about drama exercises for the first two weeks of school. What would you suggest?” That’s a really important question. After thirty-eight years of teaching various theater classes, I have a pretty good handle on what […]
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 […]
Improvisation in Theater: Myths vs. Reality
This is a great topic, don’t you think? Improvisation in Theater: Myths vs. Reality Let’s unpack this today. Improvisation. Fun stuff, huh? I was a child of the late 1960s and early 70s. I didn’t study theater until I attended high school and even then, I barely got started. My teacher never taught or used […]
The Seven Reasons I Recommend Plays for New Audiences Scripts
The Seven Reasons I Recommend Plays for New Audiences Scripts Have you heard of Plays for New Audiences? No? They are terrific. Here are the seven reasons I recommend plays for new audiences scripts. Plays for New Audiences is a division of Children’s Theatre Company. (Pictured above) Minneapolis, Minnesota. PNA offers contemporary works that are topical, […]