The Meaning Behind “There Are No Small Acting Parts Only Small Actors”
I got to thinking about the performers who are playing smaller parts in the nominated productions. If you ever see them on television in a short quip on a syndicated news or talk show, you’ll observe those supporting characters and chorus members are just as invested in the production as the leading actors.
Beginning Acting–My Acting Debut in Third Grade
Let’s talk about beginning acting. (That’s me, with all the hair, holding on to the young Oliver Twist, circa 1986 I think. Yikes!) To this day, I have no idea how I got cast as Queen Isabella in third grade. I was a good reader and very expressive. I know we didn’t have auditions or at […]
Top Seven Reasons Drama Education is Important to Your Child’s Life
Today’s the day for bolstering creativity in your child!
In a typical school day I teach theatre classes to approximately 100 students, ages eight to eighteen. Whew!
If You Teach Shakespeare You will Want to Check out this Book
As a drama teacher of over thirty-eight years, I continuously sought quality resources for my students. Each year, I perused publishers’ books for new approaches to classic plays. Playing with Plays has figured out what is needed for teachers like me– fresh approaches to teaching drama, etc.
Notable quote from Bumbling Bea
Ms. Phillips sighed loudly and said, “Since this rehearsal is a bust, I think it would be best if we just played some drama games for the rest of the time. Michiko and Beatrice, I want you to go out in the hallway and practice Michiko’s part together.” Bumbling Bea appeared out of nowhere. […]
Notable quote from Bumbling Bea
As I took Peter’s place on stage, there was another rustling and gasp from the cast and Ms. Phillips. Michiko had whisked off the scarf on her head and stood smiling happily. There on top of her usually pretty blue black hair was a thin plastic cap. I think it’s used by hairstylists to hi-light […]