What is the Value of Student-Led Theater? Lessons from a Student-Led Experiment
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 30/07/2026Discover the lessons learned from The Untimely Adventures of Erastus Calculus, a student-led choose-your-own-adventure musical. Explore the challenges, triumphs, and insights gained from this innovative theater project.
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From Black Box to Big World: A Theater Teacher’s Real Talk on Career Pathway
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 11/09/2025What 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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