In this podcast we talk about how to use audio drama for project-based learning, as a play review activity, an interesting exercise for directors, and more!

Set Designer Sean Martin talks about how high schools can put on a big musical without breaking the bank with set design.

Teacher Christine Thornton works in a tiny rural school but that doesn’t stop her from having big ideas for her shows. How does she work with students to visualize a production?

Playwright and educator Corey-Jan Albert talks about working with student playwrights and how to get students from idea to finished product in 25 hours, including a staged reading!

Playwright Steven Stack is a long time director. He shares his tips and tricks for directing youth. Bonus! Steven also shares some writing tips when you can’t wait for inspiration.

Lindsay talks with two sets of students who prepared the same characters, in the same show, but in two different productions.

Two directors talk about directing the same show and seeing students come up with completely different character interpretations.

What is it like to teach Middle School drama? Alana Gushuliak-Soldan became a middle school drama teacher because that was the job available. But now five years later she’s still at it and love it. She’s come along way in those five years, listen to her story.

Matt Webster talks about what it’s like to teach drama teachers, the biggest mistake he sees new drama teacher make, classroom management and his play The Myths At the Edge of the World.

Owensboro, KY is a mecca for drama teacher Carolyn Greer. The arts are not only supported in her school, but by her school board, and her community. How is this possible? Can you do this same in your community?