Let Them Make the Mistakes: Stepping Back So Students Own the Stage
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 09/10/2026Why a veteran tech director steps back and lets students make mistakes in high school theater, and how safe, imperfect, student-built sets create real ownership and growth.
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