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Theatre Education in the Virtual World - Panel Discussion

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“Theatre Education Arts Advocacy Virtual Panel”
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Richmond, VA – Virginia Thespians and the Virginia Theatre Association collaborated to produce a virtual panel to discuss Theatre Education Arts Advocacy on 28 May 2020 at 7 pm.
The panel was composed of Jim Palmarini – Director of Education Policy/Advocacy Leadership Network Chair, Educational Theatre Association; Jim Hoare – Executive Vice President of Theatrical Rights Worldwide; Jason Goldstein – Booktix Co-Owner, who just launched Booktix Live for Virtual and Live Performance Streaming; Janet Starke – Executive Director of Virginia Commission for the Arts; and Mark Rogers – Administrator, Theatre Arts Specialist LCPS. Panel topics included resources with which to advocate for keeping theatre arts in a school district’s curriculum, and how teachers and students might create virtual productions in lieu of the ability to produce live events.
The panel was moderated by Tori Kesling-Councill, Virginia Thespian Director, and chat moderators included both Lee Crouse, VTA Executive Director, and Tony Cimino-Johnson, Virginia Thespian Co-Director.
Video Now Available!
Richmond, VA – Virginia Thespians and the Virginia Theatre Association collaborated to produce a virtual panel to discuss Theatre Education Arts Advocacy on 28 May 2020 at 7 pm.
The panel was composed of Jim Palmarini – Director of Education Policy/Advocacy Leadership Network Chair, Educational Theatre Association; Jim Hoare – Executive Vice President of Theatrical Rights Worldwide; Jason Goldstein – Booktix Co-Owner, who just launched Booktix Live for Virtual and Live Performance Streaming; Janet Starke – Executive Director of Virginia Commission for the Arts; and Mark Rogers – Administrator, Theatre Arts Specialist LCPS. Panel topics included resources with which to advocate for keeping theatre arts in a school district’s curriculum, and how teachers and students might create virtual productions in lieu of the ability to produce live events.
The panel was moderated by Tori Kesling-Councill, Virginia Thespian Director, and chat moderators included both Lee Crouse, VTA Executive Director, and Tony Cimino-Johnson, Virginia Thespian Co-Director.
FACEBOOK GROUPS
Theatre Education Distance Learning (Resource Sharing and Support Network)
Theatre Teacher Lesson Lending
Technical Theater Educators
High School Theatre Directors and Teachers - check out Jim Hoare's post
Quarantined Cabaret!
Virginia Thespian Alumni Group
Facebook Posts with multiple resource links:
https://www.facebook.com/joy.novackrosson/posts/10222568754591766 - for all ages, all subjects
ONLINE RESOURCES
GOOGLE LINKS
PODCASTS
VIDEO & YouTube SOURCES
Additional : VA Thespians Resources in Google Sheets
And students, before you turn something in for your teacher, you may want to use this English writing checker to double-check your grammar, spelling, and written communication.
Theatre Education Distance Learning (Resource Sharing and Support Network)
Theatre Teacher Lesson Lending
Technical Theater Educators
High School Theatre Directors and Teachers - check out Jim Hoare's post
Quarantined Cabaret!
Virginia Thespian Alumni Group
Facebook Posts with multiple resource links:
https://www.facebook.com/joy.novackrosson/posts/10222568754591766 - for all ages, all subjects
ONLINE RESOURCES
- Eyeliner Makeup Tips for Beginners - for practicing basic makeup skills at home
- EDTA Theatre Educator Pro - must be a member
- Convergences Collective - free guide to support teachers transitioning from an in-person to an online learning environment
- Theatreish - VIRTUAL THEATRE EDUCATION RESOURCES: THE EPIC CROWDSOURCED LIST
- Theatrefolk- must be a member
- Digital Theatre Plus - free subscription through the end of the month; Username: distance Password: learning
- Stage Partners
- BYU Theatre Education Database
- Folger Shakespeare Library
- Victoria & Albert Museum - design a wig!
- ETC Online Courses
- Super Summary - Drama and Theater Resources
- The Virtual Theatre
- Arts @ The Core
- scenicandlighting.com
- Improv Encyclopedia
- 2020 Virtual Guest Lecturer and Artist Register
- Theatre with Mrs. Hancock (she is offering free powerpoints and a sale on others)
- Daily 8 Count (offering discounted services)
- Drama Lessons for Home-Bound Students or During the Coronavirus Quarantine
- On the Boards Free Rental
- Drama Notebook - must be a member
- Amazing Educational Resources
- Association for Theatre in Higher Education - compilation of more resources
- Emily Hageman @ National New Play Network - offering unpublished plays for classwork
- Your Wardrobe Unlock'd - Historical Fashion sewing articles
- Foundations Revealed - Historical Foundations sewing articles
- Center Theatre Group Educator Programs
- Southeastern Theatre Conference, Inc.
- An Introductory Guide to Cosplay Culture - some inspiration for DIY costuming
- Once Upon a Cosplay: Top Tips from a Disney Cosplayer
- A Guide to Theater Costumes and Historical Dress- Thanks to Stephanie and Jess!
GOOGLE LINKS
- Texas Thespians Shared Files - lesson plans from fellow directors; we're still adding!
- Publicity Unit
- ISTA Lesson Lending Network
- Black Box Education’s Drama Resources
- Teaching Theatre Online: A Shift in Pedagogy Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
- 2020 Virtual Guest-Lecturer and Artists Register : Guest Lecturer Register
- SHSA Closure Lesson Plans
- About Theatre/Education Singletons
- Virtual Field Trips
- Theatre History Unit
- Theatre Online Learning Choice Board
- Movie to Musical Project
- Drama Project Options
- Major Design Project: Template
- Musical Theater Social Media BINGO
- Keller ISD Fine Arts Learning Resources
- Teaching Theatre Online Resources To Use for Classes
- Doing Simple Scene Work Via Zoom
PODCASTS
- Flipping the Script from RE: THEATRE
- Playing on the Air
- In 1: the podcast
- Minor Wisdom - Blake Minor's interviews with fellow Texas theatre educators
VIDEO & YouTube SOURCES
- Teaching Performings Arts Online
- Zoom - offering free accounts for educators and students
- Loom - offering free accounts for educators and students
- Broadway HD - subscription required
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) - subscription required
- Standby Cue 101
- National Theatre
- American Theatre Wing - Working in the Theatre
- American Theatre Wing: Devised Theatre
- PBS: Broadway The American Musical Series
- 150+ Educational Shows on Netflix - compilation from Homeschool Hideout
- Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences - The Academy Academy
- Crash Course Theatre & Drama
- List of Musicals on Youtube - compilation from David Levy on Twitter
- Michael Rohd on teaching a devised Theatre sequence and shifting pedagogies
- Musical Theater Online Teaching Webinar from the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance
- Projections 101 INTRO | Theatre Avenue - taught by Mitch Stark, Founding Creative Director at Theatre Avenue
- Scenic Painting Lecture
- Set Design Lecture
- The Hidden Stars of Theatre
Additional : VA Thespians Resources in Google Sheets
And students, before you turn something in for your teacher, you may want to use this English writing checker to double-check your grammar, spelling, and written communication.