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 […]

Unveiling Reader’s Theater: What You Never Knew

A multicultural group of students facing the camera

Even though I lacked familiarity with Reader’s Theater as a student, once I was a teacher its advantages surpassed any apprehensions I harbored. Let’s talk–unveiling Reader’s Theater: what you never knew. In today’s dynamic educational landscape, teachers are continually exploring innovative methods to engage students and foster deeper understanding. Unveiling Reader’s Theater: What You Never […]

Scary Radio Plays for High School Students to Perform

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Adapting spooky radio plays for high school students to perform is a skill in which I excel. I’ve adapted short stories, folk tales and even original works for over thirty-eight years. In that time, I found that high school love to scare themselves and others.  However, before we do so, let’s talk about royalties.  There […]

Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom

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“Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom” is not just a title, it’s an invitation to explore strategies that make teaching this timeless skill an enriching and transformative experience for both educators and students alike. Let’s dive into the art of storytelling and discover how it opens doors to boundless creativity within the classroom. Did […]

Showtime Chronicles: History of Musical Theater Unveiled

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Today, I want to give you a brief history of showtime chronicles: history of musical theater unveiled. Musical theater is one of my favorite genres to teach to theater students.  It’s fascinating! Honestly, I  shouldn’t be surprised by my love of musical theater.  It’s in the family genes. Permit me to explain. Musical Theater Talent […]

Discovering Melodrama: A Theatrical Adventure for Students

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Discovering Melodrama: A Theatrical Adventure for Students Today, I want to chat with you about discovering melodrama: a theatrical adventure for students.  I know from my own experience it is so much fun.  There used to be a melodrama in Cripple Creek, CO and Dodge City, KS which my parents and I attended.  As I […]