Tennessee Williams’ Young LifeNew February 2023! Students will learn about Tennessee Williams, one of America’s preeminent playwrights.
When Tennessee was Tom: Tennessee Williams’ Youth in St. Louis and Its Effect on His WritingNew February 2023! This is an interesting look into Tennessee Williams’ life and how he used his life in his writing.
Telling Stories: Queen Nur and Dwight JamesNew October 2022! Queen Nur and Dwight James use stories and music to share stories from the African oral tradition. Learn why they incorporate music and story together to create a powerful experien...
Telling Stories: Motoko DworkinNew October 2022! Motoko Dworkin is a professional storyteller sharing Asian folk tales and personal stories. Hear why she loves the ancient art and what she believes we learn through stories.
Telling Stories: Bobby NorfolkNew October 2022! Meet internationally renowned storyteller Bobby Norfolk as he describes his process for telling stories across multiple genres and why he thinks storytelling is an artform for audie...
Being a Storyteller: Nestor GomezNestor Gomez is a professional storyteller focused on the stories of immigrants, refugees, and their descendants.
Creating an Opera About Harvey MilkThe opera "Harvey Milk" uses beautiful, gripping music to tell the life and death story of the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.
Theatre in the American FrontierNew October 2022! Learn of the efforts of one actor, Noah Miller Ludlow, to bring theatre West of the Mississippi River in the mid-1800s.
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Being an Actor: Bradley James TejedaBradley James Tejeda is passionate about his art and works hard to achieve it. His love of words comes out as he talks about the writings of Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams.
My Work as an Actor: Bradley James TejedaBradley James Tejeda is passionate about his art and works hard to achieve it. His love of words comes out as he talks about the writings of Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams.
Viewing a Scene from “The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus”Viewing a short excerpt from "The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus," may inspire student learning about acting, set design, staging, blocking, lighting, and other elements of theatre.
Being the Production Stage Manager for the “Wicked” Touring Company–David O’BrienMeet David O'Brien, Production Stage Manager for "Wicked," and learn what his job entails and what it takes to bring a touring company from town to town and perform at the different theatres.
Behind the Scenes of the “Wicked” Touring CompanyThe Company Manager and Production Stage Manager share the logistics involved in moving the sets, costumes, cast, and more of the musical “Wicked” from city to city on a national tour.
Being a Set Designer–Scott NealeA set designer talks about what it’s like to create a set from scratch, where design ideas come from, how those ideas implemented, and what makes a successful set design.
Why I Chose to Create A Script About Harriet TubmanActress Glynis Brooks describes what inspired her to write a one-woman performance script on the life of Harriet Tubman.
The Power of Story – Gitana Production’s “A New World”In a genre known as “verbatim theatre,” playwright Patton Chiles gathered stories of refugee women from Bosnia, the Republic of Congo and Afghanistan and crafted an original play.
The Power of Story–“26 Pebbles” – A Student Play About HOPE in the Aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting“26 Pebbles,” a student production about HOPE in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, brings to light the real words of the people who lived this.
Harriet Tubman – An American HeroHarriet Tubman is a hero and symbol of freedom, bravery, and strength. While researching this icon for a one person play, performance artist Glynis Brooks saw how pertinent Tubman’s life and lessons.
Being Inspired by the Story of Harriet TubmanActress and author Glynis Brooks explains how Harriet Tubman inspired her to write a play about Tubman’s life and how the courageous woman continues to inspire her today.
Viewing the Making Choices Scene from The GiverA short scene from the play, "The Giver," is presented.
Lois Lowry Talks About Developing CharactersAuthor Lois Lowry discusses the process of developing characters in her novels.
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