Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure
Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure Today let’s talk about discovering creativity: a drama camp fairy tale adventure. I heartily love summer for many reasons, do you? Before I retired one of my favorite things to do in the summer, was to run a two week summer drama camp. Since I ran summer […]
Scary Radio Plays for High School Students to Perform
Adapting spooky radio plays for high school students to perform is a skill in which I excel. I’ve adapted short stories, folk tales and even original works for over thirty-eight years. In that time, I found that high school love to scare themselves and others. However, before we do so, let’s talk about royalties. There […]
Showtime Chronicles: History of Musical Theater Unveiled
Today, I want to give you a brief history of showtime chronicles: history of musical theater unveiled. Musical theater is one of my favorite genres to teach to theater students. It’s fascinating! Honestly, I shouldn’t be surprised by my love of musical theater. It’s in the family genes. Permit me to explain. Musical Theater Talent […]
Discovering Melodrama: A Theatrical Adventure for Students
Discovering Melodrama: A Theatrical Adventure for Students Today, I want to chat with you about discovering melodrama: a theatrical adventure for students. I know from my own experience it is so much fun. There used to be a melodrama in Cripple Creek, CO and Dodge City, KS which my parents and I attended. As I […]
October’s Curtain Call: Remarkable Moments in Theater History
When I began this blog in 2014, my hope was that I could be of assistance to theater teachers around the world. Thousands of people read my blog every year and for that I am honored. Today I want to discuss lesson plan ideas which take very little time and effort which are prompted by […]
Exploring the Magic of Jukebox Musicals: When Hits Shape the Stage
Exploring the Magic of Jukebox Musicals: When Hits Shape the Stage In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of jukebox musicals, understanding what they are, their history, and their enduring charm and go exploring the magic of juke box musicals: when hits shape the stage. When I was nine years old, my parents […]