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 Importance of Shakespeare in Theater Education
Occasionally, I receive emails from people wanting to post on my blog. Usually, the subjects do not jibe with theater education whatsoever (the last one was about gambling sites). Not this time, however! This is a guest blog post by Reed Jayla concerning The Importance of Shakespeare in Theater Education. Shakespeare in Theater Education […]
The Five Reasons Your Students Will Love Set Design
The Five Reasons Your Students Will Love Set Design One of the things I appreciate about the subject I teach is its varied subjects within it. However as we know, not all students think the same way as I. I thought you might appreciate the five reasons your students will love set design–or at least […]
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 […]
The Reasons Thematic Units in Teaching are Successful
The Reasons Thematic Units in Teaching Are Successful I love this time of year. Once we reach October, it is such fun for several months. Let’s talk about the reasons thematic units in teaching are successful, shall we? You know, I’m such a kid at heart. I still get all excited about the season! It’s […]