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.

Using Social Media to Boost Your Theater’s Reach

Using Social Media to Boost Your Theater’s Reach

Social media has become a powerful tool for connecting with audiences, building excitement for performances, and showcasing the hard work of theater students and staff. For high school theater program... ...more

Community Outreach

December 02, 20245 min read

Theater Set Construction Simplified: Save Time, Money, and Stress

Theater Set Construction Simplified: Save Time, Money, and Stress

Do you want to better ways to build safer sets without spending all your free time figuring out the "how to"? Look into build packages that simplify the process for you. Build with more efficiency and... ...more

Design and Construction

November 19, 20243 min read

How theater gets me through tough moments

How theater gets me through tough moments

After a tough week, I turn to what i love to recenter and bring me back to myself. Theater may be your happy place, too. Whatever your happy place is, here is your reminder to visit often. ...more

Self Care for Theater Teachers

November 11, 20244 min read

Lack of Dedicated Space: How to Adapt to Multi-Purpose Theaters

Lack of Dedicated Space: How to Adapt to Multi-Purpose Theaters

When working in multi-purpose spaces, high school theater programs often face unique challenges, but with some creativity and planning, these spaces can be adapted for performances. ...more

Performance Spaces

November 08, 20247 min read

Balancing Creativity and Practicality in Student Led Design Projects

Balancing Creativity and Practicality in Student Led Design Projects

Young designers have great ideas but often need help moving from inspiration to implementation. Here are some ways to shepherd them through the process. ...more

Student Engagement

October 14, 20244 min read

The Challenges (and Joys) of Working in Educational Theater

The Challenges (and Joys) of Working in Educational Theater

We do the job because we there is something in us that can't stop doing the job, despite the challenges. Because it is as important to us as oxygen, let's talk about what we do and overcoming those ch... ...more

Welcome

October 13, 20247 min read

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