One afternoon, after a particularly busy day at the state Thespian Festival, my friend Jeff approached me and said he had signed us up to do something new. It was a crazy idea. Three schools, three casts, one show. I immediately said, "no!" He didn't listen. Thus began my journey with "Jeff's Wild Hair." There… Continue reading Putting it Together – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Rocking the House with Schoolhouse Rock JR
Our spring Production Workshop project was Schoolhouse Rock Live JR. I love the spring production because students are involved from the beginning of the production process to the end of the process. Students are designers and decision makers from beginning to end. This was the first production we attempted having a student choreographer. She was… Continue reading Rocking the House with Schoolhouse Rock JR
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 322, Day 323 and Day 324
I have missed writing the last couple of days because I was plagued with the worst headache. Today I am thankful that the headache isn't making me so nauseous I can't function. Today I am thankful for a short chat with my son. I am thankful I got my grades done and all my hand… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 322, Day 323 and Day 324
Tradition! Lessons Learned Working on Fiddler on the Roof
A highlight in the 2018-19 school year was working on Fiddler on the Roof. This show is a dream show for my co-worker, Jeff. The trick is, you need a Tevye. And we had a Tevye! Due to concert season (elementary schools and the Christmas season) rehearsals began in the cafeteria. The set/prop builds started… Continue reading Tradition! Lessons Learned Working on Fiddler on the Roof
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 321
I am grateful that all of our stuff was still in our house when I got home at 6, 10 hours after I left for work, and the DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN! Oops. Blessing that no dishonest people noticed it was so inviting. I am grateful for the silly time I had with Lilli and… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 321
World Theatre and Student Written One Acts
The first semester of the 2018-2019 school year, I helped my friend Jeff with another opportunity in teaching kids about theatre through the medium of world theatre. Throughout the semester we used Indonesian Shadow puppets, dances from around the world, and a Latin American fairy tale to inspire new students in a beginning acting class.… Continue reading World Theatre and Student Written One Acts
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – day 320
I need this reminder today. Okay... I am thankful for a job. I got my second paycheck. It isn't the biggest check, but it is so much bigger than it used to be. I am grateful to have a great partner in crime at work and at home. Jeff is always super supportive at work.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – day 320
More Catch up – Family Fun in September
Okay... I have a little more time today to catch things up. So here is the September report. I know. You are in shock. As the summer ended we attended the last summer concert at the river front park. It was a Micheal Jackson Tribute concert. The guy was pretty good, even if the people… Continue reading More Catch up – Family Fun in September
Playing Catch up… Family Fun in August
Okay... So I am a little bit behind. Sometimes life is like that. In August I got hired to teach classes at the high school... for real... emergency teaching licence and all. So my life went into overdrive rather quickly. But Lilli and did do a couple of fun things... for example, we went over… Continue reading Playing Catch up… Family Fun in August
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 318 and Day 319
I got home far too late on Saturday to blog and slept most of Sunday. The end of a show I always crash. I am grateful that I am able to get the rest I need. I am grateful the bench thing I made for McKay worked. I did it mostly by myself. John showed… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 318 and Day 319
