10 Tips for a Successful First Month of Drama Class
Today I want to discuss 10 Tips for a Successful First Month of Drama Class. However, before I do so, I want to reflect a bit about my time teaching. It’s still hard for me to believe I taught theater classes for nearly forty years. In that time, I learned how to be a better […]
Backstage Laughs: Theater Jokes and True Stories
Backstage Laughs: Theater Jokes and True Stories Today I wanted to blog about Behind the Curtain: Theater Jokes and Stories You Can’t Make Up — the funny, unexpected, and sometimes unbelievable moments that happen when you spend your life in theater. Whether it’s an actor forgetting a line, a prop disappearing at exactly the […]
Who Is Springboard to Action and Why It Matters
Every so often, someone reaches out to me and asks if I can help spread the word about an organization that’s making a real difference in theater education. I’m always willing to consider it. That’s part of my mission statement. When I see a program that opens doors for students and inspires teachers, I’m always […]
How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom
How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom In this blog post, let’s discuss How to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month in the Drama Classroom. First, I want to share a little memory of mine…When I was in my teens, my father, mother and I traveled to Mexico driving from […]
Drama Games for the Introvertive Student
Drama Games for the Introvertive Student Is that possible? Drama students can be shy? I know it’s tough to believe, because we are a noisy bunch. So let’s talk about drama games for the introvertive student. For various reasons, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Recently, I read a post from a teacher lamenting about […]
Why is it Important to Create a Lesson Plan?
Why is it Important to Create a Lesson Plan? Today, let’s discuss why is it important to create a lesson plan. I studied education about a million years ago when I was in college. My teacher was terrific! I thought I was prepared. I could write a lesson plan. Consequently, her instruction provided invaluable. It’s not […]