“Casting across gender has never been about making a political statement — it’s been about making the show happen. If these laws aren’t clarified, they could seriously limit the kinds of shows schools feel safe producing.”

“Let your kid be in the show. Let them shine. But don’t hand them the spotlight. Make them earn it like everyone else.”

“A Texas school board has implemented a policy that requires a superintendent-led review of every play and musical before it can be performed, even if it’s been previously approved by the school. The policy would also allow school officials to make changes to the scripts.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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. “

“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”

“Maybe we don’t all use Zip, Zap, Zop, but sometimes we can fall into a rut with games, using them over and over until they get quite tedious. So, here are some easy theatre games to add a little variety to your class.”

“A Catholic school can fire a gay drama teacher for marrying, court rules.”

“Even for those who don’t plan on going into the arts as a career, many young students could benefit from a requirement that they take at least one or two acting classes.”

“In the early months of 2024, controversy erupted over a theatre teacher’s pro-Palestine post on her Instagram page. The incident later resulted in the resignation of the school board president.”

“Holding space for this means the world to young theatremakers and can help make a sometimes difficult transition into one that sets them up to fly free with confidence, knowing how valuable they are and that they truly made their mark in a place that was special to them.”