Episodes Archive
3.09 A Conversation with Brian Smallwood
This week Jimmy talks with past guest and colleague Brian Smallwood from James Madison University. He stops back by the show to talk about his new book Productivity Through Wellness for Live Entertainment and Theatre Technicians.
3.08 A Conversation with Deb Baldwin
This week Jimmy talks with Kansas theatre teacher Deborah Baldwin. She talks about her work as a theatre teacher surviving teaching in the wheel, author, and resource creator for theatre teachers.
3.07 A Conversation with Avionce Hoyles
This week Jimmy talks with his former student who is now an actor and teaching artist in New York, Avionce Hoyles. He talks about creating art and finding ways to survive as an artist, vocal technique for contemporary musical theatre, …
3.06 A Conversation with Mark Begovich
This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Mark Begovich. He talks about cultivating student leadership, online teaching, and the importance of student travel.
3.05 A Conversation with Lakeetha Blakeney
This week Jimmy talks with teaching artist and playwright Lakeetha Blakeney. She talks about her work in social justice and education, diversity and inclusion in theatre education, and the importance of representation in the work we do as theatre educators.
3.04 A Conversation with Randy Moss
This week Jimmy talks with retired theatre teacher Randy Moss. He speaks about his work all around the world, IB Theatre, The 4 C's, and longevity in educational theatre.
3.03 A Conversation with Nicole Perry
This week Jimmy talks with Nicole Perry of Momentum Stage! She talks about her background in dance and theatre and how that shapes her work now with antiracist and decolonized teaching, no-touch instruction, and the amazing resources she provides teachers …
3.02 A Conversation with Chip Rome
This week Jimmy talks with educator and author Chip Rome! he brings 40 years of educational theatre experience to the interview as he talks about his time as a classroom teacher, his work with the Cappies, and his wonderful book …
3.01 A Conversation with Kym Chambers Otto
This week Jimmy kicks off Season 3 of the podcast as he talks with Kym Chambers Otto of Twin Cities Musical Theatre Training and Self Studio in Minneapolis, MN! We talk about her journey with theatre education from her work …
2.43 A Conversation with Rob Warren
This week Jimmy wraps up Season 2 with Rob Warren. He is a theatre teacher at the Atlanta International School. He shares about his life abroad and how that impacts his work with his students now, how we can meet …
2.42 A Conversation with Nicole Johnson
This week Jimmy talks with Texas middle school theatre teacher Nicole Johnson. She shares about her work in the Army and journalism field and how these have impacted her work with her students. She shares about working in a Title …
2.41 A Conversation with Aron Smart
This week Jimmy talks with friend and colleague Aron Smart. She is a middle school teacher with experience in elementary and university teaching as well. Aron shares from her heart about her work with students at all levels, her passion …
2.40 Book Talks 4 and 5 with Gwen, Bailey, and LeeAnn
This week Jimmy continues the conversations with his junior theatre education majors. Gwen who read the book Temporary Stages II by Jo Beth Gonzalez and Bailey and LeeAnn who read the book Theatre, Education, and the Making of Meanings by …
2.39 Book Talks 3 with Jack and Marc
This week Jimmy continues the conversations with his junior theatre education majors. Jack and Marc read the book Wings to Fly by Sally Dorothy Bailey. They share their thoughts on the books, the red flags from their readings as well …
2.38 Book Talks 2 Conversation with Sarah and Abby
This week Jimmy continues the conversations with his junior theatre education majors. Sarah and Abby read the book Theatre & Education by Helen Nicholson. They share their thoughts on the books, the red flags from their readings as well as …
2.37 Virtual PLC 6
This Virtual PLC brings together theatre teachers Nicki Gavin and Melissa Wolf from Illinois and Kathi Nixon from North Carolina to discuss online learning, our students need for connection, and their favorite lessons and projects.
2.36 Book Talks Conversation with Clay and Cody
This week Jimmy talks to his junior theatre education majors. Clay and Cody read the book Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art by Stephen Nachmanovitch. They share their thoughts on the books, the red flags from their readings as …
2.35 Virtual PLC 5
This Virtual PLC brings together theatre teachers Hali Christopher from South Carolina, Christa Vogt from Virginia, and Dana DellaMonica from Nevada to discuss online learning, our students need for connection, and their favorite lessons and projects. Congratulations to Christa Vogt …
2.34 A Conversation with Chad Tallon
This week Jimmy talks to Illinois elementary and middle school theatre teacher Chad Tallon. He speaks about his professional experience leading him to teaching, his passion for his students, and strategies for maintaining morale during trying times with your students.
2.33 Virtual PLC 4
The 4th Virtual PLC brings together theatre teachers Titus Quinn and Corrine Tyo from South Carolina and Steven Barker from Maryland to talk about e learning, our students needs and their favorite lessons to teach!
2.32 A Conversation with KoKo Thornton
This week Jimmy talks to Raliegh, NC theatre teacher KoKo Thornton. She talks about her special collaboration with Frank Wildhorn and his creative team, student and audience care when producing plays with strong content, and her love of teaching theatre!
2.31 Virtual PLC 3
In this episode, Jimmy gets 2 of his former colleagues, Megan Link and Stephanie Daniels from South Carolina, together to discuss their concerns with online learning, sharing favorite lesson ideas, and becoming advocates for their programs and themselves as educators.
2.30 A Conversation with Jonathon Long
This week Jimmy talks to his former student (high school and college) Jonathon Long, theatre teacher at Palmetto High School in South Carolina! He talks about the importance of relationships, being a theatre teacher when crisis hits, and his favorite …
2.29 Virtual PLC 2
In this episode theatre teachers Jerry Seeger (FL), Grace Stanton (CA), and Christie Blewett (MD) come together to discuss creativity, self care and online resources and strategies during the transition to e learning.