Episodes Archive
3.13 A Conversation with Kristi Kleiser
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!
3.12 Warren Township High School's Radio Play: Sherlock Holmes
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 …
3.11 A Conversation with Adam Miller
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.
3.10 A Conversation with Leslie Dellinger
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.
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 …