Stage Makeup and Its Transformative Power for Students

Theater student in stage makeup

I’m mentioned this in the past, but thought I’d reiterate it if you’ve not heard it. Let’s talk about Stage Makeup and Its Transformative Power for Students. Stage Makeup and Its Transformative Power for Students This is a true story. When I was in seventh grade, I wanted to wear makeup. Of course, that was […]

Drama Lessons for High School from an Award Winning Drama Teacher

Drama Lessons for High School from an Award Winning Drama Teacher Hello! I wanted to introduce you to drama lessons for high school from an award-winning drama teacher. You may not know me or be familiar with my work.  I’m Deborah Baldwin (but my friends call me Deb.) I am a recently retired award winning […]

What is Talk like a Pirate Day?

Today, I’d like to share about the question, What is Talk Like a Pirate day?” Simply put, it’s a non-official day where people talk like pirates.  It’s just fun! Here is the origin: Talk Like a Pirate Day is the brainchild (if that’s the right word) of two friends, John Baur and Mark Summers, who […]

Circus Themed Lesson Plans–a New Twist for Drama Classes

Circus Themed Lessons–a New Twist for Drama Classes Let’s talk about circus themed lesson–a new twist for drama class, shall we? “Welcome to the circus!”–You know, I don’t think I’ve heard a circus master of ceremonies actually say this, have you? It must be from the movie, Dumbo which was one of my favorites when […]

Critical Steps in Producing a Play or Musical: Stage Makeup

PHOTO OF KABUKI ACTOR

When I was in seventh grade, I wanted to wear makeup. Of course, that was about 100 years ago, so let’s keep it in perspective….. My mother wasn’t ready for that step in my life quite yet, but I was.