Real-World Theatre Education: A Teacher's Guide to Growing a Theatre Education Program

Phillip Reid said A book that truly prepares you for the world of theatre education. A Must Buy!. I started teaching theatre part time last year and am now a full time at the same high school. This book helped me get to where I am right now. When I first started out, I had an idea of how I wanted to be as a drama teacher but what I didn't comprehend is all the the little things that go into the job. This book gives you plenty when it comes to the little things, such as how to handle administration, field trip procedures, and angry parents. What I used the most really is the Appendices in the back that offer a multitude of example forms ranging from production contracts to rehearsal schedule. Molly R. said Excellent Resource for Theatre Educators. This past year was my first as a Theatre Educator and this book proved to be an invaluable resource. It is written by two highly respected educators who understand how to prepare someone to enter this exciting and sometimes stressful position. I enjoyed how the book is broken up into seasons (autumn, winter, spring, summer) so that the content is more manageable and you get to experience the journey of what a year in the life of an educator entails. Helpful topics include how to handle administration, casting, classroom management, etc. If you are entering the world of theatre education, then t

Learn to reach out for support, diffuse divas, connect with colleagues, organize productions---and keep your head above water!  More info, including our table of contents and appendix items, is available on the EducationalStages website.. Beyond lesson plans lurks the world of field trips, facilities, casting, directing, equipment, parents, finances, conferences, competitions, and collaboration. Real-World Theatre Education is a manual for learning how to ask the right questions and anticipate the challenges that come while navigating the unpredictable waters of teaching theatre