How BookTix Turns Theatre Teachers into Confident Producers
Every so often, I’m fortunate in having a company contact me and ask if I would be willing to recommend them to you. Today, I’m excited to blog about how BookTix turns theatre teachers into confident producers. I’ve directed, taught and produced for over thirty-eight years. As you might expect, I have many memories of […]
Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills
Why Theater Education Matters: Developing Key Life Skills Today, I want to blog about why theater education matters: developing key life skills. Recently, I read a Facebook post by a theater teacher who was frantic for help. She taught drama in middle school. Her sixth grade classes were a reasonable size, but that’s where the […]
Jimmy Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theatre Talent
Jimmy Awards: Honoring High School Musical Theatre Talent When I was a high school student I discovered my love for musical theater. Several years later and a whole lot of training, I gained the confidence to audition for the musicals. While in college, I worked my way to portraying lead roles in college. However, there […]
Superhero Drama: Captivating Classroom Techniques
Superhero Drama: Captivating Classroom Techniques If you are a new drama teacher for middle school, you may find that although the students are excited they have no idea what to expect. Additionally, they may be reluctant to participate or even disinterested (how could anyone be disinterested in theater?) because your class could be a pre-elective […]
Timeless Triumphs: 8 Unforgettable High School Plays
It’s May and theater teachers are chatting about high school plays they are thinking of directing in the next school. Oh, gosh. I remember those times. Today let’s discuss timeless triumphs: 8 unforgettable high school plays. As much as you consider and make predictions concerning your student body (how many males, how many females) for […]
8 Middle School Plays That Work Every Time
8 Middle School Plays That Work Every Time Teachers often ask me for middle school play titles. So, let’s talk about this today, 8 middle school plays that work every time. I hope this list will help you as you consider what you’d like to direct in the next school year. Having directed hundreds of […]