“News coming out of Texas today that a theatre teacher has been suspended following reports of a controversial assignment where a mass shooting would be staged using puppets.”
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“Team bonding efforts need to be authentic and genuine, which can be challenging to orchestrate, especially during limited valuable rehearsal time.”
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“So, sometimes, I cast all the children. I cast them all because it took guts to show up. It took guts to sing, dance, read, or act in front of their teenage peers. They auditioned to look for fun. They auditioned to look for a place to belong.”
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“Larger budgets for the arts can help students to learn valuable skills, express their stresses through words or painting sets, and spread the wonderful feeling of ‘home.’”
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“One challenge that persists in many schools is the underrepresentation of boys in theatre programs and productions. Here are some ideas and strategies for educators and directors to get more boys interested in school theatre.”
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“A teacher from a school in India, posted in a Facebook group that they were going to do Disney’s ‘Encanto’ for their school musical this year. He was very quickly reminded that the rights to the musical aren’t available and that he shouldn’t continue trying to perform the show.”
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“When attending drama classes, one of the main goals should be to achieve a strong connection in a dynamic group. One of the best ways to do this is by working with exercises that focus on awareness, eye contact, and attention”
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“While good old-fashioned word-of-mouth is a reliable way to get a steady stream of talent, there are some actions you can take–some without a lot of work–to make your program more attractive or more inviting to new talent. “
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“Puffs is a great selection for school and youth theater programs. It has a large and flexible cast size; there's plenty of room for creative technicals; it can be enjoyed by Potter fans and those unfamiliar with the series; it's fun to do, and it has a universal message for all.”
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Fullerton School District made news this week when the Superintendent of Schools announced that all Nazi imagery would be removed from their 6th Grade production of “The Sound of Music.”
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“Advocate for yourself. If something isn't working for you, speak up. Your average administrator doesn't know what you need unless you tell them.”
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“If a school wants its students to gain a greater understanding of other races and cultures, there is a myriad of ways to do that without embodying them on stage.”
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