News — Plays
Playwright Q&A with Will Quam, Author of Reunion (After the End of the World)
Posted by Maria McConville on
Playwright and Teaching Artist, Will Quam, talks about his new play Reunion (After the End of the World) with Education Director, Maria McConville. Find out Quam’s inspiration for this beautiful full-length drama that explores the resilience of children in the face of the unimaginable.
- Tags: Arts Education, Interview, Plays, Playwriting
Playwright's Guest Blog: Creating Plays For Large Casts
Posted by Alan Haehnel on
We asked playwright and Drama teacher, Alan Haehnel, what he looks for in a production of one of his scripts. His new play MARGARET CRADEMEIR’S CATALOGUE OF MINOR YET HELPFUL UNCANNY ABILITIES is a female driven, large cast play that will be an exciting ride for an ensemble of adventurous young thespians. Find inspiration from the playwright himself as you dive in to this one-act comedy.
- Tags: Arts Education, Distance Learning, Plays, Playwriting
Distance Learning: Using Plays In the Virtual Classroom
Posted by Rene BeVier Dill on
Middle school theater teacher and working mom Rene BeVier Dill shares her tips for using plays in the virtual classroom in this interview with Stage Partners Education Director Maria McConville.
- Tags: Arts Education, Distance Learning, Plays
Bringing History to Life: Every U.S. Election Ever!
Posted by Ian McWethy on
It's election season once again, so we thought we would catch up with playwright Ian McWethy and talk to him about his hilarious play EVERY U.S. ELECTION EVER!
- Tags: Arts Education, Plays, Playwriting
New Takes on Classic Tales: Shakespeare, Clearly
Posted by Maria McConville on
Distance Learning gives theater teachers the opportunity to dive into theater history, Shakespeare, and more!
Expert director Jon Jory's "plainspoken" adaptations of the Bard's classics maintains the theatricality while making Shakespeare accessible to young actors and audiences.
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