Tag: education

Theatre Thursday

Off Book Tutorial

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All of my little actors will be in the full swing of rehearsals next week.  We will be diving into blocking and dance rehearsals.  "Off book" is in 2 weeks.  It's time to work on getting the lyrics to songs and the lines of their scenes down! Many young actors struggle with memorization.  However, learning… Continue reading Off Book Tutorial

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 – Your High School Grades Matter

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Nearly all high school seniors believe that they are going to college and bad grade won't stop them.  Have you listened to the "future plans" of graduates read as they walk across the stage at graduation?  Okay.  A large majority are heading to a community college because open admissions is a "thing."  But are they… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Your High School Grades Matter

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 –

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Perhaps you have heard the saying, "measure twice, cut once."  This is a phrase I use all the time in a scene shop.  However, I am finding more and more students "come close" and yet, "close" is not really good enough.  It is just guessing.  The consequence of "guessing" is wasted material... and money...  You… Continue reading Adulting 101 –

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101

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I am afraid that we, as adults, have not fully prepared our teens to be adults.  I am more and more aware the we have not created Generation XYZ.  We have created Generation Lacking.  I'm not talking about lacking in material things.  In fact, having so many material things has contributed to a lack of… Continue reading Adulting 101

Thought Tuesday

Developing Learning for Life

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I have to admit I have a bone to pick with traditional education.  Okay... an education, college included, is a great asset.  Okay... I do think kids need an education.  Okay... I do think an education is the foundation of building a great career that can support a family, life experiences, and friendships that can… Continue reading Developing Learning for Life