Timeless Triumphs: 8 Unforgettable High School Plays
It’s May and theater teachers are chatting about high school plays they are thinking of directing in the next school. Oh, gosh. I remember those times. Today let’s discuss timeless triumphs: 8 unforgettable high school plays. As much as you consider and make predictions concerning your student body (how many males, how many females) for […]
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. […]
The Diary of Anne Frank: The Most Important Play I’ve Directed
Twenty-nine years ago, I received the rare privilege to perform Mrs. Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank. I will never forget the experience. This is one of those shows that seldom comes along but when it does, people flock to participate in it.
Luckily, I had the opportunity to serve as director to the production twenty-two years later.
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 […]