How to Teach Research in Drama Class the Easy Way

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I’ve taught drama long enough to see the pattern—students come alive during movement, voice, and collaboration, but hesitate when it’s time to open a book or dig into background research. How to Teach Research in Drama Class the Easy Way  grew out of that exact challenge, offering ways to turn research into a creative tool […]

Doing Broadway Musicals the Right Way

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Doing Musicals the Right Way Let’s talk about doing musicals the right way. I watched the Tony awards last night.  Although it was shortened version on CBS, it was a lovely tribute to Broadway and theater. So exciting to know Broadway is back in business again. But I have to say…as always they did musicals […]

Six Great Lessons Students Can Learn from Ground Breaking Musicals

Ground Breaking Musicals

Six Great Lessons Students Can Learn from Ground Breaking Musicals Lin-Manuel Miranda is quoted as saying, “The musicals that leave us kind of staggering on our feet are the ones that really reach for a lot.” I agree with him.  Recently, I happened upon a YouTube video of performers in a Smash Mob from Les […]