Directing Youth Theater: 10 Dos and Don’ts
Directing Youth Theater: 10 Dos and Don’ts Directing youth theater is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as an educator or theater arts person. It is also one of the most challenging. Over the years, I directed hundreds of productions and worked with students of all ages, personalities, and ability levels. Along […]
Creative Dramatics for Tweens: Build Confidence First
Creative Dramatics for Tweens: Build Confidence First I’ve wanted to blog on this subject for a long time–Creative Dramatics for Tweens: Build Confidence First. It’s easy to assume that the best way to begin a drama class is with scripts in hand or with a monologue or duet scene. After all, that’s what theater is […]
Easy-to-Use Middle School Drama Lessons: Volume 1
Easy-to-Use Middle School Drama Lessons: Volume 1 Today, let’s talk about easy-to-use middle school drama lessons, volume 1, shall we? I bet you’d agree with me–teachers are conscientious people. We are like a dog with a bone–we just don’t give up. When I began teaching, my first three years of teaching (English) were exhausting and […]
Unmasking Drama: Engaging Small Classes
Unmasking Drama: Engaging Small Classes Today, let’s discuss Unmasking Drama: Engaging Small Classes. Picture this: You are ready to teach on your very first day of classes. Excited, you double-check the student roster. Hmmm. At last check, there weren’t too many students signed up for your class. However, you knew that in the last days of […]
Indie Publishing: Red Flags & My Story
Not all indie publishing companies operate with integrity, and as an aspiring author, it’s essential to be aware of the red flags that may indicate potential risks or challenges in your publishing journey. In this blog post, I will explore the warning signs in detail to empower you to make informed decisions when selecting an […]
How to Teach Play Production to Your Students
How to Teach Play Production to Your Students Let’s consider how to teach play production to your students today. As I’ve mentioned previously, I was thrown into directing my first production when I was quite young–twenty three years old to be exact. This is how to teach play production to your students. Ten years and […]