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.
Handling Violence on Stage When Dealing with Students
Explore safe and effective ways to handle violence on stage in high school theater productions. Learn about alternatives for depicting violence, stage combat safety, prop weapon guidelines, and ethica... ...more
Design and Construction ,Program Tips
March 26, 2026•7 min read
Renew, Reuse, Recycle: Using Stock Scenery to Reduce Costs and Wow Audiences
Struggling with tight budgets and limited resources? Discover creative ways to reuse stock scenery for theater set design on a budget! Learn how to repurpose old flats, props, and platforms to save mo... ...more
Performance Spaces ,Design and Construction &Program Tips
March 19, 2026•9 min read
Tech Theater Class vs Production Needs: How to Teach Real Skills Without Turning Kids Into a Labor Crew
Tech Theater Class vs Production Needs: the two can coexist. Use scaffolds, micro-projects, and student leadership to meet deadlines and teach deeply. ...more
Student Engagement ,Design and Construction &Program Tips
March 12, 2026•7 min read
Little Mermaid Set Design: How to Make an Iconic Show Feel Fresh (Without Fighting Your Director)
Little Mermaid Set Design starts with story, not budget. Learn how to honor audience expectations while creating original, school-friendly visuals. ...more
Performance Spaces ,Design and Construction
March 05, 2026•7 min read
Middle School Theater Lock-In: The Bridge Your Program Didn’t Know It Needed
A Middle School Theater Lock-In builds confidence, boosts enrollment, and strengthens community with simple workshops, tech demos, and smart safety. ...more
Student Engagement ,Program Tips
February 26, 2026•6 min read
When You Hit the Wall and Don’t Feel Creative Anymore
Hit a creative wall? Here’s a practical, teacher-friendly way to switch from “must be creative” to “just execute,” and let creativity come back. ...more
Self Care for Theater Teachers
February 19, 2026•6 min read
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