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May your journey be as amazing as the one that brought me here.

Power and Control (or) Don’t Fry the New Toys

Power and Control (or) Don’t Fry the New Toys

Learn how to add LED fixtures to your existing dimmers and tungsten rig, when to use them, how to power them safely, and easy first steps for school theaters. ...more

Performance Spaces ,Design and Construction

December 18, 20255 min read

Plugging In the Future: Integrating LEDs Into Your Existing Lighting Inventory

Plugging In the Future: Integrating LEDs Into Your Existing Lighting Inventory

Learn how to add LED fixtures to your existing dimmers and tungsten rig, when to use them, how to power them safely, and easy first steps for school theaters. ...more

Performance Spaces ,Design and Construction

December 11, 20254 min read

Why We Keep Coming Back: The Power of Holiday Traditions on Stage

Why We Keep Coming Back: The Power of Holiday Traditions on Stage

Discover how high school holiday theater traditions like A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and Madrigal Feasts shape students and build community. ...more

Student Engagement ,Community Outreach

December 04, 20257 min read

Best Online Tools for Theater Teachers: SketchUp, OBS, and More

Best Online Tools for Theater Teachers: SketchUp, OBS, and More

Discover top online tools for theater teachers like SketchUp, OBS, and Vectorworks to streamline production planning, design, and communication. ...more

Design and Construction

November 20, 20254 min read

Start Smart: A Practical Guide for First-Year Theatre Teachers

Start Smart: A Practical Guide for First-Year Theatre Teachers

A supportive guide for first-year theatre teachers with tips on planning your season, managing your classroom, and building student buy-in. ...more

Student Engagement ,Self Care for Theater Teachers

November 06, 20255 min read

From Stage to Set: How Theater Skills Power Real Careers in Video & Film

From Stage to Set: How Theater Skills Power Real Careers in Video & Film

Theater builds the craft behind great video. See how stage skills translate to real careers in film and how students can start now. ...more

Student Engagement ,Performance Spaces

October 30, 20254 min read

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