There’s a Place for Everyone in Theater
There’s a place for everyone in theater, I think. Here’s my defense of it if you need one. Take this time of year– Have you noticed the many commercials and television shows who use the sound of jingle bells in the background? That’s how you know the commercial has something to do with the holidays–pretty […]
Here’s a Lesson You’d Never Expect: Costume Design
Here’s a Lesson You’d Never Expect: Costume Design It’s one of my favorite subjects in theater. How can you beat it? It’s fun, creative, allows for your imagination to flow freely and just plain fun. Oh, did I say fun twice? You know who else loves costume design? Kids. Sometimes as drama teachers we think […]
The Best Way to Direct a Successful Class Play
Let’s talk about the best way to direct a successful class play. It’s the time in the school year when teachers are looking for a performance of some kind for the end of the semester. I know it is barely November, but if other teachers plan as I do, they are organizing their calendars from […]
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Your Drama Classroom Tomorrow
I heard we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Did you know that? Me neither. I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t know those of Hispanic descent were celebrated on a particular month. Well, they should be. We are a melting pot here in the United States and should be proud of it! I am. How to […]
Research Says Fun is Good for Everyone
Research Says Fun is Good for Everyone Fun is good for you, but I bet you all ready knew that. In third grade, I dressed as a pilgrim for Halloween. That was pretty unusual even in 1964. My grandparents were missionaries in Japan and my mother was born and raised there. Mom didn’t know much […]
My Number One Best Selling Product
Here it is! My number one best selling product is here– radio theater. Ta-da. This is my number one most popular product in my store, Dramamommaspeaks on Teacherspayteachers.com. Check it out here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/RADIO-THEATRE-UNIT-I-3319922 Why? Because everyone has heard of radio theatre, but few drama educators know much about teaching it! Until now. Enter me…. For […]