Bumbling Bea
Many thanks to Russ Brown for his expert illustration of the front cover. Beatrice thinks she has no acting talent but that doesn’t stop her from auditioning for the annual middle school play. She has two missions-winning the role of Pocahontas (which guarantees her popularity with the cool kids, at least in her mind) and […]
Tips and Tricks of a Drama Teacher|Drama Tools That Is
Tips and Tricks of a Drama Teacher– Drama Tools, That Is This is a continuation of my last blog about the tips and tricks of a drama teacher. Most of us have some form of a work nightmare. You know, you dream when you are at work and everything is crazy. Mine are different! […]
‘Tween Parenting 101
Beatrice is a ‘tween. Do you remember those years? Are you ‘tween parenting? In my book, Meanie Bea’ (there’s that title again), Beatrice’s parents are positive forces in her life. That was on purpose. In my thirty-five years of teaching, I can honestly say that most parents I have been acquainted with have tried to be […]
Shakespeare’s Language Bomb Diggity
Shakespeare and Bomb Diggity Here’s the story of Shakespeare and Bomb Diggity. Recently, one of my cast members in Lil Mermaid, which I was directing at the time exclaimed “Bomb diggity!” over something she thought was really neat. I asked her what “Bomb diggity” meant. She said, “Oh you know, it is way cool, Mrs. […]
Who is this Bumbling Bea’?
Who is this Bumbling Bea’? I’m not talking about bees which are mean. Duh. I mentioned that I would explain about Bumbling Bea’ who is the title character of my book Bumbling Bea‘ (I know that’s repetitive but I do want you to read my book someday). I have taught and directed students of every age, […]
Kabukiza Theater re-opens and Michiko attends!
Okay, that statement isn’t really true. The beloved Kabukiza Theater has re-opened after a huge renovation but Michiko didn’t really attend. She is a fictional character from my book, Bumbling Bea’. However, if she could, Michiko would be there along with the thousands of other lovers of Kabuki Theater. I bet she would be first in […]