Critical Steps in Producing a Play or Musical: Set Design
Critical Steps in Producing a Play or Musical: Set Design Let’s talk about critical steps in producing a play or musical, shall we? I think a powerful, creative, unique set design is vital to a production. Depending upon the production budget (there’s that word again-it’s going to come up […]
Critical Steps in Selecting a Play or Musical: Casting
Into the Woods Performing Arts in Children’s Education July 2004 Critical Steps in Selecting a Play or Musical: Casting Today, I want to discuss the critical steps in selecting a play or musical: Casting. Have you ever seen someone do something that you know is very difficult to do? Have you thought that they make […]
Readers’ Favorite Book Review of Bumbling Bea
This is huge, folks! I am very flattered. Reader’s Favorite Review Reviewed by Sarah Stuart for Readers’ Favorite “Bumbling Bea is a story that will echo the experiences of many youngsters. Beatrice regrets that her parents live apart and she often blames her father. However, Beatrice attributes disasters, resulting mostly from activities aimed at being […]
Teacher Testimonial on My Book Talk–Terrific!
“My middle school Novel Writing Workshop enjoyed a presentation by Deborah Baldwin, author of Bumbling Bea. The students had read the book and had many questions for the author. One boy asked, “How did you know how to write such ‘with it’ dialogue?” Baldwin’s answer delighted the […]
An Indie Publisher/Fantasy Writing 32.0
One of the wonderful aspects of writing a book as an indie publisher is what you experience afterward. Indie publishing is not without its share of challenges (reviews, especially), but who would have thought this would happen thirty two years ago, when Bumbling Bea’s plot came […]
A Magical Way to Teach Drama Classes
Last weekend, our youngest daughter was married to the man of her dreams. Honestly, I think it was one of the most authentic, sweet and happy weddings I have ever witnessed. These two are perfect for each other. However, it was 103 degrees! (and the reception was outside….) When our daughter informed us that she […]