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.
Navigating the Chaos: Teaching Stagecraft to 30+ Students
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 01/10/2026Teaching stagecraft to 30+ students with one shop, limited tools, and 55 minutes? A theater teacher shares real strategies, group roles, pre-build projects, and active learning, that make big tech theater classes work.
Tech Director vs. Production Manager vs. Designer: Why Theater Needs All Three
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 24/09/2026Confused about the roles of a technical director, production manager, and designer in theater? This breakdown clarifies the distinctions, why they matter, and how they work together,especially in educational settings. Perfect for theater teachers.
The Truth About Theater Teachers in Summer
by: Jodi WilliamsPublished on: 07/08/2025Think theater teachers get summers off? Think again. Here's what really happens behind the curtain during those "off" months.
