THED Talks

This week Jimmy talks with Texas elementary theatre teacher Lena Paulauskas!  She shares about her time growing up in Hawaii, setting boundaries, and what to do when you have a bad day at school.

This week Jimmy talks with South Carolina middle school teacher Shannon Boatwright!  She talks about her experience in professional theatre, film, and television, arts integration, and being in the right place at the right time.

This week Jimmy talks with Jason Lasky based in Dilijan, Armenia.  He talks about his work in theatre all around the world, the experiential classroom, and the importance of collaboration.

This week Jimmy talks with creator and CEO of StageAgent, "a one-stop shop to explore plays, study theatre history and practice, find teaching materials, and learn about theatre industry." He talks about digital curriculums, the importance of the teacher in the classroom, and digital tools to support theatre education! https://stageagent.org/

This week Jimmy talks with Waldorf University professor Dr. Marla Britton-Johnson.  She talks about the benefit of theatre in other areas and careers, being a jack of all trades, and the balance of being a mom and a full time theatre teacher, scholar, and artist.

This week Jimmy celebrates his 100th interview as he talks with Massachusetts dance and theatre teacher Danielle Bazinet.  She talks about her "can do"  attitude, musical theatre at the elementary and middle school levels, and how dance and theatre play a dual role in her identity!

This week Jimmy talks with middle school theatre teacher Josh Vest in Manassas, VA!  He talks about his passion for teaching, mental health, and his own teacher podcast The Somewhat Happy Hour!

This week Jimmy talks with New York film and musical theatre educator T.J. Mannix.  He talks about pivoting during the pandemic, working with international students, and how teachers can help prepare their students for college programs.

This week Jimmy kicks off Season 4 of THED Talks Podcast with Texas elementary theatre teacher Marc Weaver.  They discuss first year teaching during a pandemic, mental health, and theatre for social change with elementary voices. 

This week Jimmy wraps up Season three of THED Talks as he talks with Portland Center Stage Literary Manager Kamilah Bush. She talks about her work in theatre education, dramaturgy, and her award winning new play Nick & the Prizefighter available on New Play Exchange!

This week Jimmy talks with junior theatre education major Maria Beilke.  She talks about her experiences at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, imposter syndrome and burnout, and her passion for educational theatre.

This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher David Morrison.  He talks about his work in professional theatre including the Moscow Art Theatre, imposter syndrome, and building a theatre program.

This week Jimmy talks with Arizona theatre teacher Matt Erickson.  He talks about working with individuals with special needs, adaptive theatre, and his passion for creating a space for kids to play and create without fear of failure!

This week Jimmy talks with New Jersey based teaching artist Michele Traina.  She talks about her professional work in TYA and her time in the classroom, her exceptional learner oriented theatre company Prop Box Players, and her work in stand up that led to her one woman show Divorce Diaries! https://propboxplayers.wordpress.com/

This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Chris Heckman! She talks about her years of professional work as an actor and a higher ed teacher and her transition to secondary theatre, technology in the theatre classroom, and theatre for social change!

This week Jimmy talks with Junior Theatre Education major Jake Noble. Jake attends Ball State University. In this episode we talk about the impact of a theatre teacher, creating a space for all students, and learning to teach theatre and direct online.

This week Jimmy talks with Colorado theatre teacher, Michael Berquist.  he talks about splitting time between Middle and High School, being a second year teacher in the middle of a pandemic, and working with diverse learners and the importance of representation.

This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Britnee Kenyon!  In this episode she talks about her work with her students using Verbatim theatre, how her work in arts management has helped her, and the need for relationships outside our classrooms!

This week Jimmy talks with Florida theatre professor, Elena Garcia.  She talks about her background in improvisation, being a woman of color in theatre, and her one woman show!

This week Jimmy talks with co-artistic director of Shakespeare on The Deck, Mikey Mulhearn.  He talks about his experiences as a teacher/artist/director of Shakespeare, decolonization of the Bard, and practical tips to incorporate Shakespeare into your classes! www.shakesonthedeck.com

This week Jimmy talks with Louisville, Kentucky based teaching artist Paula Lockhart! She talks about her experiences touring theatre for young audiences shows, the importance of representation in our work, her work as a writer, and being an artist while fat!

This week Jimmy talks with Texas Jr. High and High School teacher Jacque Collom.  She speaks about her creative technical theatre on a budget, building relationships with students, and rehabilitating neglected theatre programs.  Check out Jacque's blog and Etsy store! http://www.backstagedreamer.com

This week Jimmy talks with South Carolina theatre teacher Erin Gill. She talks about being a working mother, teacher leadership, and working with students from different backgrounds than your own.

This week Jimmy talks with Florida Gulf Coast University's technical director, Anne Carncross.  She talks about the empowering women through technical theatre, working professionally with her students, and presenting at conferences with her students!

This week Jimmy talks with former students and theatre teachers Jonathan Hoskins and Jonathon Long! They talk about the importance of theatre in regards to social skills, the family-like role of theatre, and creating new ways to create art in an online world. Check out their streaming series and podcast, Stage to Stream!