Twelve Important Questions to Ask About Your City’s Community Theatre

I have been involved in theatre for nearly forty years. I have twelve important questions to ask about your city’s community theatre. Forty years—wow, that’s a long time. I’ve seen fabulous theatre and some really stinky stuff, too.  Even on Broadway! I’ve melted enduring out door theatre in the dead of summer until intermission when […]

Give Me Sixty Minutes and I’ll Give You a Guaranteed Successful Play

Yes, give me sixty minutes (for five days) and I’ll give you a guaranteed successful play. Are you looking for  something multiculturalt?  A short, one act play with room for a large cast?  Or a cast as small as ten?

The Impact of Youth Theatre on the World

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You know I am all about this. Youth theatre has saved many a child, including me. I have never known it not to impact someone’s life. I am hoping this post will be helpful to parents. Read this post if you’d like to know about my journey. https://dramamommaspeaks.com/2017/01/17/how-theatre-saved-m%EF%BB%BFy-life/ Those of us who work in youth […]

Sure Fire Formula that Works with Classroom Assignments

If you are like me, sometimes you need a little help but don’t know
where to find it. I’m just like anyone else–occasionally, I need a sure
fire formula, a fast, time tested answer to my teaching needs.

The A-List Way to Becoming a Fabulous Teacher

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New teachers wonder what are the secrets to becoming an A-List teacher. 

The Drama Exercise to Jazz Up Your Class and Impress Your Parents

Here is a Drama Exercise to Jazz Up Your Class and Impress Your Parents Do you need an exercise for your students and parents to participate together? Something which isn’t threatening for any other the parties involved? How about tableau in a unique way? Your dramamomma has you covered!  Here’s a new lesson plan for […]