The Majority of Drama Teachers do this and You Should Too!
Teaching has its up and downs, but one of the most rewarding experiences of teaching is seeing a student’s eyes light up once some learning connects with them. I like to teach “magically” if I can. I bet a lot of teachers do, too!
Like Halloween? Then You’ll Enjoy This Costume Sale
Like Halloween? Then You’ll Enjoy This Costume Sale Do you like Halloween like I do? Tomorrow, it’s almost October! Yippee! Have you found a theater’s costume sale you can peruse? October is one of my most favorite months–the leaves begin to change to scarlet and gold, pumpkins are everywhere. And probably one of most favorite […]
If You Teach Shakespeare You will Want to Check out this Book
As a drama teacher of over thirty-eight years, I continuously sought quality resources for my students. Each year, I perused publishers’ books for new approaches to classic plays. Playing with Plays has figured out what is needed for teachers like me– fresh approaches to teaching drama, etc.
Notable quote from Bumbling Bea
Popular kids have a special talent that nobody else noticed but me. They are fortune tellers. They can see the future for all of us. “So-and-So is on her way to Broadway!” and “Hollywood, here comes So-and-So!” the popular kids say after the school play is over. Sometimes at football or basketball games or maybe […]
Notable quote from Bumbling Bea
As I took Peter’s place on stage, there was another rustling and gasp from the cast and Ms. Phillips. Michiko had whisked off the scarf on her head and stood smiling happily. There on top of her usually pretty blue black hair was a thin plastic cap. I think it’s used by hairstylists to hi-light […]
Notable quote from Bumbling Bea
OH.MY.GOSH!
Peter drifted up on the stage near me, scratching his arm so hard welts appeared making faint pink stripes right down to his wrist.