Episodes Archive
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.
2.28 A Conversation with Meredith Daniel
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!
2.27 Virtual PLC- Middle School Theatre Teachers
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 …
2.26 A Conversation with Dana Dellamonica
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!
2.25 A Conversation with Sarah Derrer
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!
2.24 A Conversation with Jerry Seeger
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 …
2.23 A Conversation with George Younts
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 …
2.22 A Conversation with Ian Doescher
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 .
2.21 A Conversation with Michael Meyer
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 …
2.20 A Conversation with Bradlee W. Skinner
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 …
2.19 A Conversation with Ritchie Jackson
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!
2.18 A Conversation with Jeffrey Ott
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 …
2.17 A Conversation with Joan Schubin
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!
2.16 A Conversation with Titus Quinn
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 …
2.15 A Conversation with Wes Skym
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 …
2.14 A Conversation with Rachel Harry
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 …
2.13 A Conversation with Krista Carson-Elhai
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!
2.12 A Conversation with Gai Jones
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!
2.11 A Conversation with Christa Vogt
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!
2.10 A Conversation with Lindsay Price
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 …
2.09 A Conversation with Madeline Michel
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 …
2.08 A Conversation with Julian Lazarus
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 …
2.07 A Conversation with Brian Smallwood
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!
2.06 A Conversation with Dana Taylor
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 …
2.05 A Conversation with Mel Edwards
This week Jimmy talks to Texas technical theatre teacher Mel Edwards! She discusses her journey to teaching theatre, engaging lessons, and her experiences being a woman in a male dominated field. He also catches up with his student teacher Emma …
2.04 A Conversation with Kevin Holly
This week Jimmy continues the technical theatre unit as he speaks to technical theatre teacher Kevin Holly from Libertyville, Illinois! He speaks about some of his experiences from his career, a high school production of Starlight Express, and he offers …
2.03 A Conversation with Blake Minor
This week Jimmy talks to Texas theatre teacher, Blake Minor about his journey to teaching theatre, technical theatre, and his own theatre education podcast, Minor Wisdom! He also checks in with his student teacher Emma on how her first full …
2.02 A Conversation with Sam Rosenfeld, Shannon Doering, Dan Esquivel…
This week Jimmy chats with four of his former students who have completed their first year of teaching. They share their successes and challenges, lessons learned, and pearls of wisdom for student teachers and first year teachers! Additionally, a new …
2.01 A Conversation with Marilyn McCormick
Welcome back to Season 2 of THED Talks! In this first episode of the season Jimmy talks with the 2016 Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award winner, Marilyn McCormick about her long and wonderful career in Detroit, Michigan.