World Theatre Video Project- Round 3: #StopBullying with TheatreFolk's Funhouse Monologue

The World Theatre Video Project is tackling bullying by using a monologue from Lindsay Price's play Funhouse from TheatreFolk.  The deadline for footage is January 25th.
http://worldtheatrevideo.com

If you would like to hear more about this project, listen to the TheatreFolk podcast
http://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/world-theatre-video-project/

Thank you to the playwright Lindsay Price for allowing the use her script for this project.

Please join and reshare this post with as many Theatre teachers and students as possible.

Downstage Center Podcast- From The American Theatre Wing (The Tonys)

Go in-depth with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today when you go Downstage Center. Downstage Center is the American Theatre Wing's acclaimed weekly theatrical interview program that spotlights the creative talents on Broadway, Off-Broadway, across the country and around the world, with in-depth conversations that simply can't be found anywhere else. 

I am enthralled by these fascinating conversations. 

http://americantheatrewing.org/downstagecenter/

Advice/Resources for New Theatre & Film Teachers

I use Edmodo with my students and recently was logged into their Creative Arts teacher section.  I noticed there were multiple posts about teachers teaching Theatre and Film/Video/Media for the first time.  It inspired me to write this post. 

Words of Wisdom from one who has been in trenches-

• Take care of your secretaries and custodians.  They are the unsung heroes of your school.  Offer them free tickets for your productions and  thank them in your program.
• Learn the purchases order process of your district.  
• Connect with other Theatre teachers and ask for advice and ideas.  Go to schooltheatre.org and look up who the chapter director for your state/providence for the Educational Theatre Association/Thespians. Contact them and see if there are festivals for students or teacher conference.  Attend these events.  
• Plan for more than you think you will cover.  It is always easier to adjust than to stretch a lesson on the fly. 
• Try  to find an hobby or interest outside of Theatre.  You need an outside interest, so you can recharge.
• Take time to observe master teachers in your building.
• It does get easier. 

Here are some helpful books and sites as you begin your journey.

Theatre Links

• Raising the Curtain by Gai Jones-  A great book for any Theatre teacher.  http://www.perfectionlearning.com/speech-theatre-raising-the-curtain
• ARTSEDGE- http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons.aspx
• BYU-Theatre Education Database http://tedb.byu.edu/
• Educational Theatre Association/International Thespian Society- http://schooltheatre.org 

Film/Video/Media Studies Links

• Adobe Education Exchange-  http://edexchange.adobe.com/pages/home
• Video2Brain Training Website- http://www.video2brain.com/en/  Academic Discount link- http://www.video2brain.com/en/edu-abo
• Teach Film Studies website-   http://teachfilmstudy.com/film-study/
• Mister Sill's Website- Film/Video reacher who is also a Google Certified Teacher and Google Certified Trainer.  Great resources on how to use YouTube with your classes.   https://sites.google.com/site/mistersill/

I wish everyone a great start to your first year of teaching.  It goes by fast.  I can't believe I am starting my 18th teaching. 

Please e-mail me with any questions nick@edtech4theatre.com 

Theatre Folk- A 21st Century Play Publisher

Theatrefolk understands the needs of Theatre teachers in the 21st century.  Teachers are able to decide what format you would like the script- traditional book form or  a downloadable pdf file.  If you are producing the play then you can purchase the photocopy rights to distribute the script to the cast and crew.  You can read the play now, so you don't have to wait a week for it to be delivered. 

I appreciate that Theatrefolk has chosen secure pdf as file format so it can be read on different readers not just an i-Pad.  I encountered  this problem with another publisher this summer in selecting my fall show.  The playwright's website said read on your I-Pod, I-Pad or on your computer with I-Tunes.  I do not own any Apple products and was not able to read the play after I had bought it.

Theatrefolk offers more than just scripts, but other resources for Theatre teachers.  Ever thought about teaching playwriting, they have two new resources that will help student create original scripts.  

Theatrefolk also is very adept at using social media on their website they have a blog with videos, a new podcast, and free stuff.  Be sure to check them out.  

If you are organizing a Thespian Festival or a Theatre teacher conference,  Theatrefolk presents great workshops that help teachers and students explore the playwriting process.

Theatrefolk Website
Follow Theatrefolk on Twitter

The Power of Theatre- ArtsEdge Videos

ARTSEDGE The Power of Theatre Video 




The Kennedy Center instituted ARTSEDGE in 1996 as its educational media arm, reaching out to schools, communities, individuals and families with printed materials, classroom support and Internet technologies.
Check out their website ARTSEDGE.  They offer many different resources for teachers of the arts.

Educational Theatre Association- Find out about a great organization

Watch this informative video about a great organization.  I have been part about of EdTA for over 20 years once as Thespian and now as Theatre & Film teacher. 

Check them out at schooltheatre.org

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is a national nonprofit organization with approximately 90,000 student and professional members. EdTA’s mission is shaping lives through theatre education by: honoring student achievement in theatre and enriching their theatre education experience; supporting teachers by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills. EdTA operates the International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary organization that has inducted more than two million theatre students since its founding in 1929. EdTA also publishes Dramatics, a monthly magazine for high school theatre students, and Teaching Theatre, a quarterly journal for theatre education professionals.

Be Infectious

It is my goal for the blog to provide a place for Theatre, Film, and other teachers to find EdTech tools and ideas to inspire their students to be creative and learn. 

This video seemed to be the perfect way to start this adventure.  

Be Inspiring, Be Infectious, Be Creative! 

Come join me on this adventure!