What is Shakespeare in the Park and Why Should I Like It?
“What is Shakespeare in the Park and why should you like it?” students ask me. I dodge the question, because…. I have never seen a Shakespeare in the Park production. (Ok, don’t judge me.) Have you? I bet it is super cool, though. I’ve heard the Shakespeare in the Park Buffalo is awesome! Okay, let’s […]
Stage Properties are a Lesson in Wondrous Creativity
Stage Properties are a Lesson in Wondrous Creativity ] Today, I’m going to talk about Stage Properties are a Lesson in Wondrous Creativity–one of my favorite subjects! When I was studying theatre in college, the first back stage crew I signed up for was stage properties. Boy, I had a lot of learning to do! […]
What’s on TV Tonight? Live Musicals on Television
What’s on TV Tonight? Live Musicals on Television There has been a renewed interest in televised Broadway musicals. Let’s talk about that–What’s on TV Tonight? Live Musicals! Broadway hits like Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Rent bring theater to all! It is my opinion Jesus Christ Superstar is […]
The Reasons These Shows are My Favorite Broadway Musicals
I adore Broadway musicals. I admit it happily and freely. I have seen many musicals while in NYC.
The Unofficial Fortune Teller’s Guide to Becoming a Fantastic Teacher in 12 Steps
People don’t ask me that. They never directly ask me. They ask around the questions. I think they are afraid of what I might say. Teehee….I’m known for being honest. So they say, “I was thinking I would like to do something in life that uses my love for theatre.” Or “I don’t think I would make it on Broadway, but I’d still like to be involved in theatre and make a living from it.”
Start a Playwriting Contest Using 20 Questions
Here are some questions to contemplate when creating your own playwriting contest:
1) What is the mission of our contest? What is our end result? Are we looking for something particular subject to be explored? Reach a particular audience? Attract an underserved demographic