WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR THEATRE, IS YOUR ADMIN
IN THE DARK?
9 FREE RESOURCES
TO HELP HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE TEACHERS AND STAFF
LEVEL UP
YOUR DISCUSSIONS FOR
SUPPORT AND FUNDING
IN THE DARK?
9 FREE RESOURCES
TO HELP HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE TEACHERS AND STAFF
LEVEL UP
YOUR DISCUSSIONS FOR
SUPPORT AND FUNDING
PODCAST
PODCAST: LET'S TALK TECH
A discussion about technical theatre in high schools, with Set Designer George Ledo and High School Theatre Operations Consultant Beth Rand, as featured on Educational Theatre Association's Theatre Educator Pro website (https://learn.schooltheatre.org)
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
SAFETY IN THE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE; A comprehensive guide to creating a theatre safety program, and gaining your admin's support and funding
Published in Teaching Theatre magazine.
For those wanting to demonstrate the need for safety systems and appropriate staffing.
FLYING LOOK - FLY SYSTEM SAFETY; Tips for teaching students safe and functional fly system operation
Published in Stage Directions magazine.
Have no fear, this fly system system is here! A system for non-technical teachers teaching students how to operate the counterweight system.
DISCUSSIONS
NOT ENOUGH - OR ANY - FUNDING FOR YOUR TECH THEATRE PROGRAM? An innovative solution for getting more support and funding
For those finding there is a lack of funds for theatre, but a plethora of funds for other programs.
HOW MANY COACHES DOES YOUR SPORTS DEPARTMENT HAVE? HOW MANY 'COACHES' DOES YOUR THEATRE DEPARTMENT HAVE? A compelling look at why theatre teachers are running the whole game by themselves, and the persuasive solution to evening up the score
For those one-person-show Drama teachers who are having to do it all - how to explain to your admin the help that you need, and how to go about getting it.
TECH THEATRE AN ADD-ON TO DRAMA CLASSES? A quick overview of why tech theatre matters in high school education
Having a hard time explaining why tech theatre is important in high schools? This editorial talks about the vocational values of tech theatre.
IS TECH THEATRE THE POOR RELATION IN YOUR SCHOOL'S CTE DEPARTMENT? Compelling reasons why your admin should support the reform of your CTE Tech Theatre program
For those who have been charged with teaching tech, who have no or little training themselves.
STUDENTS NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE LIFT? 9 validations to present to your admin
A 'case study' for those having a hard time convincing their admin why your tech theatre students need to use the lift.
FINDING IT HARD TO TALK TO NON-THEATRE PEOPLE ABOUT THEATRE? Don't miss out on this easy to understand glossary!
To help you describe what we do, and what it all means.
THE LIGHTS JUST TURN ON, RIGHT? A informative, eye-opening step-by-step explanation of the lighting design process.
The lights just turn on when you push a button, right? Of course not. This article explains the process a Lighting Designer goes through. Also an informative article for those new to lighting design.
PODCAST: LET'S TALK TECH
A discussion about technical theatre in high schools, with Set Designer George Ledo and High School Theatre Operations Consultant Beth Rand, as featured on Educational Theatre Association's Theatre Educator Pro website (https://learn.schooltheatre.org)
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
SAFETY IN THE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE; A comprehensive guide to creating a theatre safety program, and gaining your admin's support and funding
Published in Teaching Theatre magazine.
For those wanting to demonstrate the need for safety systems and appropriate staffing.
FLYING LOOK - FLY SYSTEM SAFETY; Tips for teaching students safe and functional fly system operation
Published in Stage Directions magazine.
Have no fear, this fly system system is here! A system for non-technical teachers teaching students how to operate the counterweight system.
DISCUSSIONS
NOT ENOUGH - OR ANY - FUNDING FOR YOUR TECH THEATRE PROGRAM? An innovative solution for getting more support and funding
For those finding there is a lack of funds for theatre, but a plethora of funds for other programs.
HOW MANY COACHES DOES YOUR SPORTS DEPARTMENT HAVE? HOW MANY 'COACHES' DOES YOUR THEATRE DEPARTMENT HAVE? A compelling look at why theatre teachers are running the whole game by themselves, and the persuasive solution to evening up the score
For those one-person-show Drama teachers who are having to do it all - how to explain to your admin the help that you need, and how to go about getting it.
TECH THEATRE AN ADD-ON TO DRAMA CLASSES? A quick overview of why tech theatre matters in high school education
Having a hard time explaining why tech theatre is important in high schools? This editorial talks about the vocational values of tech theatre.
IS TECH THEATRE THE POOR RELATION IN YOUR SCHOOL'S CTE DEPARTMENT? Compelling reasons why your admin should support the reform of your CTE Tech Theatre program
For those who have been charged with teaching tech, who have no or little training themselves.
STUDENTS NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE LIFT? 9 validations to present to your admin
A 'case study' for those having a hard time convincing their admin why your tech theatre students need to use the lift.
FINDING IT HARD TO TALK TO NON-THEATRE PEOPLE ABOUT THEATRE? Don't miss out on this easy to understand glossary!
To help you describe what we do, and what it all means.
THE LIGHTS JUST TURN ON, RIGHT? A informative, eye-opening step-by-step explanation of the lighting design process.
The lights just turn on when you push a button, right? Of course not. This article explains the process a Lighting Designer goes through. Also an informative article for those new to lighting design.
ARE YOU IN SUBSTANTIAL NEED OF INCREASED SUPPORT AND FUNDING FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATION?
DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE ALONE IN YOUR STRUGGLES TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE YOUR THEATRE ?
ARE YOU OVERWHELMED WITH THE TIME, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONALITY NEEDED TO SUPPORT EVENTS ?
DO YOU FEEL THAT THE LEVEL OF SAFETY AND EDUCATION NEEDED IN YOUR THEATRE IS NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY?
DON'T ONLY READ SOMETHING, DO SOMETHING -
THE THEATRE MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE IS FOR YOU!
DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE ALONE IN YOUR STRUGGLES TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE YOUR THEATRE ?
ARE YOU OVERWHELMED WITH THE TIME, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONALITY NEEDED TO SUPPORT EVENTS ?
DO YOU FEEL THAT THE LEVEL OF SAFETY AND EDUCATION NEEDED IN YOUR THEATRE IS NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY?
DON'T ONLY READ SOMETHING, DO SOMETHING -
THE THEATRE MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE IS FOR YOU!