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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.
New Takes on Classic Tales: Wild Waves Whist
Posted by Maria McConville on
The pandemic has made fall plans harder to chart than the choppy waters of Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Thankfully we have playwrights like Patty MacMullen and her Tempest adaptation WILD WAVES WHIST to keep us grounded!
Distance Learning: Creating a Scene From Literature
Posted by Maria McConville on
Using a play from our catalogue as a starting point and developing lessons around it can help keep the love of theater alive whether you're teaching online or in person with social distancing in place.
Use these new activities and Ian McWethy's play to inspire your students and engage with classic literature!
A Brand New Art Form: I Miss Theater, But...
Posted by Emily Hageman on
Theater teacher and playwright Emily Hageman shares her journey through these past months as she grappled with the loss of live theater, the challenges of Distance Learning, and ultimately found hope in a whole new art form.
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Distance Learning: Tips for Directing a Virtual Play
Posted by David Ruttura on
Master the art of directing a virtual production by learning how to think like a film director.
From framing to costumes to "live editing" your Zoom feeds, Director David Ruttura has everything you need to know to get started!
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