From Black Box to Big World: A Theater Teacher’s Real Talk on Career Pathway

By: Jodi Williams Published on: 11/09/2025

What can theater really lead to? One educator shares how backstage beginnings can launch careers in film, engineering, trauma response, and more.

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From Black Box to Big World: A Theater Teacher’s Real Talk on Career Pathway

Using AI to Communicate Design Ideas in High School Theater

By: Jodi Williams Published on: 04/09/2025

Learn how high school theater directors can use AI to communicate design ideas without needing a visual arts background. The cover image for this post was created with Midjourney.

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Using AI to Communicate Design Ideas in High School Theater

The Emotional Load: Teaching Students to Bring—and Manage—Their Whole

By: Jodi Williams Published on: 28/08/2025

Theater students bring their whole selves into the room. Here’s how educators can respond with empathy, structure, and strength.

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The Emotional Load: Teaching Students to Bring—and Manage—Their Whole

It's Not "Just a High School Show"

By: Jodi Williams Published on: 21/08/2025

School theater is not amateur hour. Here's why high school productions deserve more respect—and support.

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 It's Not "Just a High School Show"