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Elizabeth Austin

Middle School Theatre Teacher,
Chattanooga Christian School

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Middle School Theatre Teacher,
Chattanooga Christian School

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ITS Troupe Ideas

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 04-10-2019 08:11
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Hi geniuses! I am working on a proposal for administration to approve chartering an ITS Troupe at our school!  We are a K-12 school so I'm hoping to add on a Junior Thespian Troupe later on. I don't anticipate issues from administration, but ITS is pretty open-ended.  I know admin will want to ...

RE: Stage Crafts Class?

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 01-23-2019 11:21
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That wold be wonderful! Feel free to contact me: eaustin@ccsk12.com ------------------------------ Elizabeth Austin Middle School Theatre Teacher Chattanooga Christian School Chattanooga TN ------------------------------

RE: Stage Crafts Class?

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 01-23-2019 11:20
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Excellent questions and yes, very important information! We are a K-12 school, but the course would be for HS students only. We have a full stage and a detached wood shop, so we can start building in the shop but it has to be moved onstage before assembly. We have plenty of tools and both a technical ...

RE: teaching Middle School

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 01-22-2019 14:26
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Hmm, this is tough. I teach middle school and am BEYOND LUCKY that most of my kids want to take my class (or at least want to take the other ones less! ha!). I do have a slight "us vs. them" situation with my kids who participate in extracurricular theatre and those who don't. I would suggest doing some ...

Stage Crafts Class?

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 01-22-2019 14:20
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Hello! The school where I work is currently looking into adding a course in the Fine Arts that would blend shop and theatre. We are wanting to create a class that would be involved in designing and building the sets for our 4 productions per year. Does anyone have a class that's similar? What does ...

RE: When Shows Require Diversity but the School is Not Diverse

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 01-14-2019 13:16
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I totally appreciate your perspective! I'd like to pick your brain a little further, though. First, I COMPLETELPY agree that we should all be constantly searching for ways to diversify our programs to include students of all colors, sizes, and abilities. However, I personally would be careful when partnering ...

RE: Journal questions and homework ideas for Acting class

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 11-12-2018 09:07
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My middle school students write their journals first thing as bell work.  I keep the lights low, play soft music, and limit their time.  This helps them to get it done and see it as a fun warm up, not homework.  When they don't have a specific journal to write for acting, I sprinkle in fun topics like ...

Grandparents' Day Activities

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 11-12-2018 08:58
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Grandparents' Day is coming up at school, and my middle school theatre students will bring their grandparents to class! I'm looking for a fun activity that would incorporate the grandparents. My kids love improv, and the classes are only about 20 minutes long that day, so it seems like some sort of improv ...

RE: B & B Costumes

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 01-29-2018 09:07
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I am in Chattanooga, TN, and have a wonderful collection of B&B costumes!  When would you need them?  If you'd like, I can send some photos and more information. ------------------------------ Elizabeth Smoak Theatre Arts Education Assistant Southeast Center for Education in the Arts Chattanooga ...

Career Mapping

Posted By Elizabeth Austin 01-09-2017 14:13
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I am working on career and major mapping for theatre education students, and was wondering if anyone had any resources. Obviously the map I am creating will pertain to one specific school and program, but mapping also includes outreach and career areas that a theatre education degree (or, in this case, ...