The Scottish Play's Set Installation on Broadway

Here is a great video to share with your students on how a set is built on stage in a Broadway house. This is the set from MacBeth starring Alan Cummings set in mental hospital.  If only are sets, could be built this fast. 

Google Certified Trainer Introduction Video for Nick Cusumano

Basics of Editing HOA- YouTube Creators Workshop

Basics of Editing Hangout on Air YouTube Creaters Workshop




I use the The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Making with my Film Studies class.  

YouTube Creators HOA: Recording Sound

YouTube Creators Hangouts On Air: Recording Sound
This is my favorite one so far. A lot of practical tips and advice.
Video starts at 8:26

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 

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.

My Google Teacher Academy Application Video

Please check out my Google Teacher Academy Application Video.  Google Apps for Education has so many resources to offer to teachers.  Please be sure to visit their education page at

http://www.google.com/edu