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RE: Favorite Greek shows?

Posted By Walter Braem 08-06-2020 09:46
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I did Medea last year and it was fantastic really strong story and you can shrink or expand your chorus of ladies as you need. So many cool things you could do with it. We took it to competition and placed third in the state. Cheers, -Riley ------------------------------ W. Riley Braem, ...

RE: CLUE

Posted By Walter Braem 06-12-2019 11:59
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I'm interested in this show as well. I haven't read the scripts but I saw that there was a high school version. Does anyone know the differences between the two versions? Cheers, -Riley ------------------------------ W. Riley Braem, M.F.A. Director of Theatre Theatre Teacher Northwest High ...

RE: Why no AP theatre courses?

Posted By Walter Braem 04-16-2019 08:09
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I teach Dual Enrollment Theatre. I think that the AP system is just a money making scam. I always suggest to my students to take dual enrollment classes because if they pass the class they get the credit. There is no crazy test to take. However, in order to teach dual enrollment you have to have at least ...

vocopro wireless mics

Posted By Walter Braem 07-23-2018 09:58
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I am in the market for wireless headset mics and wanted to get everyone's opinion on a brand. Does anyone have any experience with vocopro wireless mics? Is there another brand that you'd suggest? I'm also in the market for a new sound board (looking for 10-12 channels) for our second space. Any suggestions? ...

RE: Certification for Teaching HS theatre?

Posted By Walter Braem 07-23-2018 09:51
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Caroline, As many have said, it depends greatly on your state. Here is what I experienced in Tennessee: I have a dual BS in Theatre Performance & Threatre Design and went on to earn an MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences (without certification) from Arizona State University. I elected not to opt ...

Middle School Curriculum Maps

Posted By Walter Braem 06-06-2018 08:48
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My school system is expanding theatre into our middle schools (finally) and I am in need of some examples of middle school curriculum maps. Our middle schools are grades 6-8 and I need to create a curriculum map ASAP. Thanks in in advance for your help! Cheers, Riley ------------------------------ ...

RE: Online/distance Graduate program that gives credit for years & experience in the Theatre classroom – How?

Posted By Walter Braem 06-06-2018 08:46
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All: i know im late to the party but I'd really be interested in a PhD/EdD program in Educational Theatre that I could do online and that would give credit for experience. I have an MFA in Theayre for Youth from Arizona State and an MAT from Austin Peay State University. I think that there must ...

RE: GREASE - Keeping Theatre Educators in the Loop

Posted By Walter Braem 05-26-2018 11:02
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I did Grease this school year and went into it knowing it was a very exspensive show to produce. I have to say that I had a completely different experience and could not have had a better one. Rosemary was a rock star helping me out when one of my leads came down sick and I had to change my show dates. ...

RE: Ph.D. Theatre Education

Posted By Walter Braem 04-14-2018 12:41
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I have an MFA in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University. While it is a terminal degree, most school systems do not recognize it as anything more than a Masters for pay purposes. It's insulting and infuriating. Arizona State also has a PhD in theatre for youth but it is not a distance program. ...

RE: Perusal Script Dilemma

Posted By Walter Braem 02-13-2018 12:36
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I second reaching out to your local college/university. If you have a local community or regional theatre, they may also be a good resource. There are a lot of companies that offer a sample of the plays online that will give you a good idea of its content. I also have my advanced students propose ...

RE: 5 Fifth - work load

Posted By Walter Braem 10-19-2017 08:34
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1) How many classes do you teach (what is a full time load)? I teach 6 periods a day. However, 5 of my 6 classes are layered so I really teach 11 classes a day. 2) Do you receive stipends for directing shows (what is that based on (hours, number of students)? Yes. I have no Earthly idea how ...

RE: Children's Theater

Posted By Walter Braem 06-09-2017 10:43
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I do this with my students. I have an MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences so it was a goal of mine to incorporate into my curriculum. Are the resources you are looking for more along the lines of devising original work? I just adapted an exsisting production unit to focus on TYA. I'd be happy to help ...

Film Studies Syllabus

Posted By Walter Braem 10-19-2016 10:53
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Hell All, I saw recently where people were sharing resources for Film Studies classes/projects. I am in the process of developing a Film Studies Class and would greatly appreciate any advise on what objectives you use, standards that you use, what films you use, and I'd love to have a look at a ...

Directing class scene studies

Posted By Walter Braem 08-09-2016 07:58
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Hey Everyone, I'm looking for some ideas/suggestions for scene study projects for my Theatre III students. I am looking for projects that are unscripted. For example, they will create scenes with: silent tensions, one word, and set to music. Im up for any tips and/or suggestions. ---- ...

RE: HELP!!

Posted By Walter Braem 07-31-2016 10:11
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I'd be happy to share what my school district uses. I can email it to you if you'd like. ------------------------------ W. Riley Braem, M.F.A. Director of Theatre Theatre Teacher Northwest High School Clarksville, TN

RE: Class Sets of Scripts

Posted By Walter Braem 05-10-2016 09:25
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I did. Theatre isn't up for more textbook funds in my school district until 2018. :-( ------------------------------ W. Riley Braem, M.F.A. Director of Theatre Theatre Teacher Northwest High School Clarksville, TN

RE: Question about theater conferences.

Posted By Walter Braem 05-10-2016 09:20
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I am a huge advocate for the Southeastern Theatre Conference. I am the Vice-Chair of the Theatre for Youth Division and we have several workshops that are geared toward working with youth. We also have a teacher's institute every year. The convention is held every March and the next one will be March ...

Class Sets of Scripts

Posted By Walter Braem 05-09-2016 13:28
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Does anyone know of a grant or publishing companies that work with schools that want to purchase a class set of a script? I would really like to have 2-3 plays that I can use in my classes. The problem is that I need 35 copies of each script. That would be a huge cost. My students don't have the money ...

Censorship In TYA

Posted By Walter Braem 03-17-2016 21:07
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All: I am a member of TYA/USA the United States Chapter of ASSITEJ, the International Association of Theatre for Young People. I am on the blog committee and am currently serving as editor for the current topic, Censorship in TYA. I'd like to invite all of you to write for the blog and to become members ...

RE: Becoming A Theatre/Drama Teacher

Posted By Walter Braem 01-14-2016 10:31
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i started performing when I was maybe 8. My school didn't have a theatre program so I was in band and choir. My family moved to a small town in Kentucky when I was in middle school (again no theatre) but they had a community theatre. It wasn't until I was in high school that I auditioned for my first ...

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