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 […]
The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students
The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students I worry about our students. Specifically, as a drama teacher and working with all things theater, I’m concerned about our students’ creativity. So let’s consider that today–the power of creativity: nurturing innovation in students. In a world increasingly shaped by rapid technological advancements and complex global challenges, […]
Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom
“Unlocking Creativity: Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom” is not just a title, it’s an invitation to explore strategies that make teaching this timeless skill an enriching and transformative experience for both educators and students alike. Let’s dive into the art of storytelling and discover how it opens doors to boundless creativity within the classroom. Did […]
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 […]
Eight Benefits for Students When Reading Plays
Eight Benefits for Students When Reading Plays As a child, I loved to read. However, I had one bad habit– reading the end of the book far before I’d read the rest of the book. My mother called it shameful at the time. I admit, I still imbibe in this activity from time to time. […]
Ten Ways to Teach Reluctant Students in Your Theater Class
At least once a week, I read of a teacher asking help with, “My beginning theater class is open to all students in the school. However, it has become a dumping ground with students completely disinterested in theater and the study of it. At the same time, I have students who are sincerely interested in […]