StageCrafters with Melissa Rain Anderson
16:10
Grades: 6 - 12

Video Description: Melissa Rain Anderson has directed shows from New York to Oregon. In this conversation she shares her experiences networking and coordinating with different companies around the country while also touching on the topics of casting, working with seasoned professionals vs. up and coming student thespians, and the various methods used when directing different types of shows.

Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: Theatre-108**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Use the video as part of a theatre unit on directing.
  • Use the video in a flipped learning activity and have students come to class prepared to share two insights gained by watching the video and two questions they’d like answered through their own or class research.

 

*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.

**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.

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