Episodes Archive

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.

This week Jimmy talks to Tennessee middle school theatre teacher Meredith Daniel. She speaks about her love of middle school kids and her experience with burnout and finding balance!

In this episode Jimmy gets 4 past guests together to have a virtual PLC for middle school theatre! Season 1 guest Marissa Brady from Arizona proposed this episode and she is joined by season 2 guests Joan Schubin from New …

This week Jimmy speaks with Las Vegas, NV theatre teacher Dana DellaMonica. She talks about her experience in the professional world, teaching in Dubai, and working with 1st through 8 graders on Shakespeare, musical theatre, and devised theatre!

This week Jimmy talks to Bluffton, SC theatre teacher Sarah Derrer. Sarah was Jimmy's last student teacher he hosted. Sarah speaks about the transition from college to professional work, collaboration with colleagues, and living a zero waste lifestyle!

This week Jimmy talks with Florida theatre teacher, Jerry Seeger. He passionately talks about his work with his students, his one more show Demerits, Detentions, & Dismissals..., winning Theatre Teacher of the Year, and helping to establish a Fine Arts …

This week Jimmy talks with friend and former colleague George Younts. He teaches at Charleston County School of the Arts in Charleston, SC. In this episode he talks about his traveling improvisation comedy troupe, working with Shakespeare, his one man …

This week Jimmy talks to best selling author Ian Doescher. He is the mastermind behind the William Shakespeare Star Wars series, MacTrump, Much Ado About Mean Girls, and the Shakespeare 2020 Project .

This week Jimmy welcomes Michael Meyer to the podcast. He is the Director of Education at the Academy of Makeup Arts in Nashville, TN. He speaks about his work in makeup, wig making, and animatronics. His work in the professional …

This week Jimmy talks with Wyoming theatre teacher Bradlee W. Skinner. He is a multiple teacher of the year winner for his district and even nationally. He talks about his experience as an administrator, our responsibility to our students when …

This week Jimmy talks with Niceville, High School theatre teacher Ritchie Jackson. In this episode he shares about his past life, traveling the world, and his personal renaissance as a high school theatre teacher!

This week Jimmy talks with York Jr. High theatre teacher, Jeffrey Ott. Jeff shares his perspective on teaching theatre coming from the business world. He also shares how he transforms his cafetorium into Oz each year and about his fantastic …

This week Jimmy talks with triple threat middle school teacher Joan Schubin. In this episode she speaks about her journey to middle school, being a new mom and a teacher, and the challenges of teaching theatre, music, and dance!

This week Jimmy rings in the new year with middle school theatre teacher Titus Quinn. Titus speaks about his experiences as a new teacher, self care, and his stories so far collaborating with other theatre colleagues and working with middle …

This week Jimmy talks to Illinois State University super senior, Wes Skym. Wes is a theatre teacher education major embarking on his student teaching! In this episode he talks about his journey to teaching theatre, his own podcast, and the …

This week Jimmy speaks with the 2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award winner Rachel Harry! She shares some of her favorite stories from her career, the importance of being a lifelong learner, taking risks and breaking rules, and her …

This week Jimmy speaks with Krista Carson Elhai. She talks about her involvement with the International Thespian Honor Society, her Theatre Teacher Bootcamp with Gai Jones, and fundraising!

This week Jimmy talks to educational theatre veteran, Gai Jones! She speaks about her long and wonderful career in theatre education, her published books, and her work as the current President of the Educational Theatre Association!

This week Jimmy talks with Drama Teacher Academy contributor Christa Vogt. She talks about her career, how she got started with Drama Teacher Academy, and her very passionate advice for teachers!

This week Jimmy talks with playwright, educator, workshop leader, resident playwright of Theatrefolk, and co-founder of The Drama Teacher Academy Lindsay Price! She shares about her journey in educational theatre, being a successful playwright, and her work creating one of …

This week Jimmy talks with Monticello High School in Charlottesville, VA drama teacher and the 2019 Excellence in Theatre Education TONY Award winner Madeline Michel! She shares her experiences working with diverse students, her non-traditional approach to how her classes …

This week Jimmy talks with middle school teacher Julian Lazarus in Montgomery County Maryland! He has taught for 18 years at various levels and brings a great perspective on theatre education as a whole! Specific topics he talks about are …

This week Jimmy talks to James Madison University tech director Brian Smallwood. he shares lots of tips and tricks for tech theatre, how to communicate with your tech director so they are part of your storytelling, and teacher burnout!

This week Jimmy talks to theatre educator Dana Taylor. Dana brings 30 years of experience teaching high school technical theatre to our conversation. He is currently a theatre education professor at The University of Evansville in Indiana, He shares words …