Handling Violence on Stage When Dealing with Students

by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 26/03/2026

Explore safe and effective ways to handle violence on stage in high school theater productions. Learn about alternatives for depicting violence, stage combat safety, prop weapon guidelines, and ethical storytelling. Discover practical tips for choreographing fights, using symbolic representations, and ensuring student safety while maintaining the integrity of the story. Perfect for theater educators, directors, and students!

Design and ConstructionProgram Tips
Handling Violence on Stage When Dealing with Students

Renew, Reuse, Recycle: Using Stock Scenery to Reduce Costs and Wow Audiences

by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 19/03/2026

Struggling with tight budgets and limited resources? Discover creative ways to reuse stock scenery for theater set design on a budget! Learn how to repurpose old flats, props, and platforms to save money, reduce waste, and wow your audiences—without sacrificing creativity. Perfect for theater teachers, directors, and tech crews looking for sustainable, cost-effective solutions!

Performance SpacesDesign and ConstructionProgram Tips
Renew, Reuse, Recycle: Using Stock Scenery to Reduce Costs and Wow Audiences

Tech Theater Class vs Production Needs: How to Teach Real Skills Without Turning Kids Into a Labor Crew

by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 12/03/2026

Tech Theater Class vs Production Needs: the two can coexist. Use scaffolds, micro-projects, and student leadership to meet deadlines and teach deeply.

Student Engagement Design and ConstructionProgram Tips
Tech Theater Class vs Production Needs: How to Teach Real Skills Without Turning Kids Into a Labor Crew

Little Mermaid Set Design: How to Make an Iconic Show Feel Fresh (Without Fighting Your Director)

by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 05/03/2026

Little Mermaid Set Design starts with story, not budget. Learn how to honor audience expectations while creating original, school-friendly visuals.

Performance SpacesDesign and Construction
Little Mermaid Set Design: How to Make an Iconic Show Feel Fresh (Without Fighting Your Director)