Middle School Drama Success: Choice Boards in Action

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Middle School Drama Success: Choice Boards in Action If you are like me, you like to make choices for yourself.  That’s one of the cool things about being an adult, don’t you think? We make a lot of choices for ourselves. However, our students don’t have the opportunity to make decisions for themselves very often.  […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Elementary Theater Class: A Comprehensive Guide

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Unlocking the Secrets of Elementary Theater Class: A Comprehensive Guide At this time of year, many newly employed teachers are perusing the internet for lessons for their classes.  Today I’m going to discuss unlocking the secrets of elementary theater class: a comprehensive guide. A little history about me–My first job was as an English teacher […]

5 Easy Drama Games for Emergency Sub Plans

If you are reading this blog post, you are probably a. collecting materials for the next school for your theater class or b. sick as a dog and you need help fast!  Either way, you have come to the right place. I only offer sound teaching lessons (some made with Google slides)  or advice to […]

EGOT Award Winners: A Closer Look at Their Most Iconic Roles and Performances

EGOT Award Winners: A Closer Look at Their Most Iconic Roles and Performances There is a prestigious honor for performing artists, the EGOT. Let’s discuss EGOT award Winners: A closer look at their most iconic roles and performances. I hope it answers some questions you may have about this tremendous award and give you more […]

An Amazing Play That Most Theater Teachers Never Produce

An Amazing Play That Most Theater Teachers Never Produce

An Amazing Play That Most Theater Teachers Never Produce There’s an amazing play written by Playwight Aurand Harris that most theater teachers never produce. It’s name?  Orphan Train. Busy theater teachers/directors have no time to consider plays other than those from their past successes. They simply don’t have the brain space left to do so. […]

9 Compelling Reasons Why You Need Lessons Using Super Heroes

9 Compelling Reasons Why You Need Lessons Using Super Heroes Have you ever experienced a “Eureka” moment while teaching?  You know those moments where everything just clicks and everyone is surprised, especially you? In this case it was super heroes. Let’s talk about 9 compelling reasons why you need lessons using super heroes. I’ve shared […]