Episodes Archive

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.