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Post-show blues advice

Posted By Anita Martin 02-24-2020 13:02
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For Dramatics, we're hoping to collect student perspectives on how to deal with the post-show blues. We're also curious about how teachers/troupe directors support and advise students struggling with the vacuum left behind after the close of a production. Please get in touch with me at amartin@schooltheatre.org ...

RE: Thoroughly Modern Millie

Posted By Anita Martin 02-13-2020 17:11
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For an upcoming article in Teaching Theatre, I'm wondering if anyone has successfully produced Millie in the past couple of years, and if so, would you be willing to speak with me or another writer (or chat via email) about how you navigated the cultural sensitivities with your students and/or community. ...

RE: Millie

Posted By Anita Martin 02-13-2020 17:07
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For an upcoming article in Teaching Theatre, I'm wondering if anyone has successfully produced Millie in the past couple of years, and if so, would you be willing to speak with me or another writer (or chat via email) about how you navigated the cultural sensitivities with your students and/or community. ...

Student arts advocacy stories

Posted By Anita Martin 02-04-2019 14:53
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Hey, anyone have great stories about students who advocate for educational theatre, or for the arts in general, in some way? I am looking for sources and stories to develop a Dramatics article. Particularly interested in students who have reached out to elected officials, legislators, and other civic ...

RE: Theater vs. Theatre

Posted By Anita Martin 11-30-2018 10:33
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Howard Sherman -- great essay! (Though I am partial to "teatro" myself, pronounced as buoyantly Italian as possible.) ------------------------------ Anita Martin Managing Editor of Publications Educational Theatre Association Cincinnati, OH ------------------------------

Collaborating with local business for fundraisers

Posted By Anita Martin 11-15-2018 14:37
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Hi there, Any of you have a recent innovative fundraiser collaboration to share? I am feeling out a story idea for an upcoming issue of Teaching Theatre. Specifically we're interested in high school theatre programs partnering with local theatres, studios, or other businesses for mutual benefit (fundraising, ...

RE: Historical costumers/ cosplayers?

Posted By Anita Martin 11-09-2018 15:15
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Thanks, George! This is really cool -- I love the example of high-end Commedia dell'Arte mask-making. ------------------------------ Anita Martin Managing Editor of Publications Educational Theatre Association Cincinnati, OH ------------------------------

Historical costumers/ cosplayers?

Posted By Anita Martin 11-09-2018 11:37
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Dear costumers, We are looking for feature article sources for a story encouraging young, aspiring costume designer-Thespians to explore non-theatre-yet-still-theatrical opportunities to gain skills, boost the resume, and find inspiring mentors. In particular, we'd love to track down at least one ...

Staging school show in professional venue

Posted By Anita Martin 10-18-2018 16:28
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Hi everyone, Have any of you ever staged a show in a professional venue? Thanks, Anita ------------------------------ Anita Martin Manderfield Managing Editor of Publications Educational Theatre Association Cincinnati, OH ------------------------------

RE: Graduate Degree/Masters in Theatre

Posted By Anita Martin 09-21-2018 12:29
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Hi everyone, We will publish a Theatre Graduate Directory in the November issue of Teaching Theatre magazine. Check your mailboxes for that resource late next month. (Also, please feel free to reach out to me at amanderfield@schooltheatre.org to let us know if we miss any!) Thanks, Anita ...

Units on theatre history

Posted By Anita Martin 08-30-2018 09:54
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Dear teachers, We are developing a potential story for an upcoming Teaching Theatre that treats theatre history curriculum. We'd love to hear from you! If you have an innovative/engaging/effective approach to teaching theatre history to high school students that you'd like to share, please either ...

Thespian Nation stories

Posted By Anita Martin 08-24-2018 11:03
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Hi everyone, Anita M. here, managing editor of Dramatics and Teaching Theatre. We love stories, and we love sharing yours. Our "Thespian Nation" column features the experiences of our member students, educators, troupes, and chapters. If you have a story worth sharing -- something that highlights ...

RE: 24 Hour Play Fest

Posted By Anita Martin 04-23-2018 09:30
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Your (May/June) issue of Teaching Theatre features a first-person play-by-play by member teacher Kandace Arens McGowan on her experiences running a 24-hour play festival with her students. You can find her thoughts and advice in the "Promptbook" column on page 38. Should be in your mailbox this week! ...

RE: Why The Addams Family?

Posted By Anita Martin 10-24-2017 13:56
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Thanks, everyone, for all the insights! I really appreciate the responses. Also, it's a neat thought experiment: trying to remember how I felt about family and peers (relationships, belonging, etc.) and apply that to this particular, comically bizarre, musical comedy show. Justin Indovina -- It would ...

Why The Addams Family?

Posted By Anita Martin 10-23-2017 13:09
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Hello, all! Anita Manderfield here, managing editor of Dramatics and Teaching Theatre magazines. In light of this year's EdTA Play Survey results, would love to hear from H.S. theatre directors who chose the Top Produced Musical The Addams Family for our Dramatics survey coverage. If you produced ...

RE: Summer Musical Theatre Programs

Posted By Anita Martin 09-26-2017 13:39
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Yes, we do! Includes but is not limited to musical theatre programs. This year's will go out in the December Dramatics, (now that we are alternating months with Teaching Theatre magazine). Stay tuned! ------------------------------ Anita Martin Manderfield Managing Editor of Publications Educational ...

RE: New York trip

Posted By Anita Martin 09-18-2017 15:35
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Coincidentally, our next (Nov.) issue of Teaching Theatre magazine -- for which we are finalizing copy this week -- will feature an article on the topic of taking student groups to NYC! I look forward to following this thread, and I hope you enjoy that upcoming story! Best regards, ----------- ...

Anita Martin

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