Episodes Archive

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

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!

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 …

This week Jimmy talks with Colorado teacher Shannon Doering. She talks about her work teaching theatre as an English teacher, teaching Shakespeare, wellness and burnout, and teaching during a pandemic.

This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Steph Svarz. She talks about theatre as a communal practice, radio plays, exceptional learners and theatre, and her own podcast, Get Lit!

This week Jimmy talks with his colleague at Illinois State University, Dr. Michael J Vetere III. He talks about the need for creative play, his work with puppets, and his research in arts integration!

This week Jimmy talks with Illinois power theatre teacher couple Katie Apperson and Tom Skobel. They talk about their masters work at Roosevelt University, the impact of theatre teachers, Katie's podcast, and surviving and thriving in a home with two …

This week Jimmy talks with Dr. Cyndee Brown. She talks about her long career in theatre education, transitioning from high school to university teaching, the hope of the future of theatre education, and the challenges of taking over a high …

This week Jimmy talks with former student teacher now colleague Allison Brower of South Carolina. She talks about getting her masters at Roosevelt University, utilizing outside directors, her 24 hour play project, and self care.

This week Jimmy talks with Minnesota theatre teacher Glenn Morehouse Olson. She talks about her work in theatre administration, taking students to the fringe festival, and her mantra that theatre is for everyone.

This week Jimmy talks with middle and high school teacher Dr. Jim DeVivo. He talks about playwriting and devising theatre, and the role of theatre in the school community.

This week Jimmy talks with Arizona middle school theatre teacher Kristi Kleiser. She talks about her work at Disney and how that impacted her work with children, her summer theatre project for kids, and a magical lion puppet!

This is a special episode featuring this week's guest, Adam Miller, and his students at Warren Township High School. This is their radio play Sherlock Holmes! Adam talked about this in his episode and I wanted to share their work …

This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Adam Miller. He talks about communicating with administrators, the new faces show, Shakespeare Slam, and the importance of finding hobbies outside of the theatre classroom.

This week Jimmy talks with South Carolina theatre teacher Leslie Dellinger. She candidly talks about her work as an assistant principal, being a workaholic, building a strong program, and the value of student travel.

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.

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.

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, …

This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Mark Begovich. He talks about cultivating student leadership, online teaching, and the importance of student travel.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …