The Backstage AIC Blog!
Thank you for the opportunity to share my experiences and life in theater with you. Our hope is that you find this blog useful, fun and inspiring.
May your journey be as amazing as the one that brought me here.
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, 2025•4 min read
Guest Makeup Artist and the Power of CVS-Grade Creativity
Guest artist Pearl Holdeman wowed our theater students with haunt-industry magic and CVS-grade techniques in a week of accessible, inspiring demos. ...more
Student Engagement ,Design and Construction &Community Outreach
October 23, 2025•3 min read
The One Rule for Every Theater Teacher
If you’re building a welcoming theater space, start with this: prioritize process over product, and invite everyone in. ...more
Student Engagement
October 16, 2025•4 min read
Tech Theater Isn’t Optional, Even in a No-Tech Show
Think a “no‑tech” show means no tech crew? Think again. Discover why tech theater education still drives creativity and collaboration. ...more
Student Engagement ,Design and Construction
October 09, 2025•3 min read
The Joy of Doing What You Love for a Living: Life in Technical Theater
Doing what you love for a living is possible, and for technical theater educators, a source of deep joy, impact, and community. ...more
Self Care for Theater Teachers ,Community Outreach
October 02, 2025•3 min read
Building Lightweight Sets for Easy Setup and Removal
Tips on how to build lightweight, modular sets for high school and community theater. Discover materials, safety tips, and design tricks for easy setup, quick changeovers, and stress-free storage. ...more
Design and Construction
September 25, 2025•5 min read
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