Have you ever felt intimidated when it comes to other accents–from a teacher/director and/or performer perspective? Accents are everywhere in the theatre world… They serve as a crucial story-telling device for both actor and audience. Approaching Accents will introduce you to a step by step process for breaking down accents, and sharing them with your students.
Feedback is an essential part of the creative process, but “I liked it,” “It was funny,” and “I don’t get it,” don’t help an actor or designer who genuinely wants to improve. What kind of feedback moves the needle on creative work? How do we help students speak to the work, not just compliment their friends? How do we help emerging artists define their goals for their audience’s experience? Grounded in the Ladder of Inference cognitive model and devised theatre co-creative norms, this strategy relies on 3 simple questions that build critical thinking skills while inspiring authentic, artist-driven improvements.
As artists, grading can feel exhaustive and unnecessary, maybe even counter-productive. As teachers we understand it is required for the job. In this workshop we will discuss how to use grades to promote Equity and a Positive Growth Mindset, and ACCURATELY communicate a students’ mastery. We will have a chance to share rubrics with each other and I will share scope and sequence template that is easy to understand and your admin will love.
What an exciting time! Prop 28 is set to boost arts educator staffing in our schools, opening up amazing opportunities for our Performing Arts Departments. We all dream of having a collaborative department we’re proud of, and guess what? It’s totally achievable with a bit of planning and teamwork. Join this upbeat workshop where we’ll dive into the four key cornerstones that have helped our Performing Arts Department thrive for the last 12 years. Discover how to set clear goals, create a long-term vision, and let every team member shine. Let’s come together to foster educational excellence and build strong, supportive relationships that will make your department truly exceptional. Get ready for a fun, inspiring session that will leave you motivated and ready to take your Performing Arts Department to the next level!
As artists, grading can feel exhaustive and unnecessary, maybe even counter-productive. As teachers we understand it is required for the job. In this workshop we will discuss how to use grades to promote Equity and a Positive Growth Mindset, and ACCURATELY communicate a students’ mastery. We will have a chance to share rubrics with each other and I will share scope and sequence template that is easy to understand and your admin will love.
