Hello Beautiful People, Last night, I had the pleasure, the honor, the privilege of seeing one of my dear friends make her 54 Below debut. Last night, my heart just exploded from the sheer joy that I, along with the entire audience of 54 Below experienced while watching Shakina Nayfack‘s One Woman Show. The amount of…
The Mid-Winter Break Teaching Artist’s To Do List
Hi Friends, February Break – this mid winter gem where teachers get to let their hair down and forget about work for a week. What ever do teachers do during this beautiful break? I couldn’t tell you, because while I teach, I’m not a teacher, I’m a teaching artist, and yes there is a big…
Ask A Teach
Hello Beautiful People, I’m pleased to be announcing a new WEEKLY column here at The Write Teacher(s) – Ask A Teach. Think of Dear Abby. Think of Dear Sugar. Think of…any advice column that you’ve ever read, and now couple that with an education layer. Parents, what do you want to know? Teachers, what do…
COMING SOON: Big Mingle Celebration
The League of Professional Theatre Women presents AWARDS CELEBRATION & BIG MINGLE RECEPTION Monday, March 10, 2014 at 6:30 PM The Irene Diamond Stage, The Pershing Square Signature CenterZOE CALDWELL – THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD JUDITH DOLAN – THE RUTH MORLEY DESIGN AWARD SONDRA GORNEY – SPECIAL AWARD KATHERINE KOVNER – THE LUCILLE LORTEL AWARD…
Teachsperience: Losing a Test
Hello Beautiful People, And then there is that moment in your teaching career when you can’t find the tests that you gave your students. You can’t find the tests that you gave your students. You made your students take an exam. A fairer than fair exam. An easy exam. An exam that truly was crafted…
Actors & Actresses Q&A Series: Eric Leviton
Hello Beautiful People, Eric Leviton is an actor, writer, singer, cigar smoker and whiskey drinker, but really, when it comes down to it, he’s one of the nicest guys on Broadway. Currently Eric is in the cast of the Tony Award winning show, KINKY BOOTS. He’s also the host of the ever popular podcast, HOW WE…
Advice to Student Teachers Pursuing their Artistry
Hey Friends! As most of you may not know, I am student teaching at LaGuardia High School for my final semester at NYU in the Educational Theatre program. Last semester, in my elementary placement, I student taught in a science classroom at The Corlears School and had a beautiful time with my CT (Cooperating Teacher)…
GIVEAWAY – The Realistic Joneses
Hello Beautiful People, I have exciting news! Who: YOU! Well, maybe. (If you win.) What: TWO passes to the invited dress of The Realistic Joneses When: Wednesday, March 12 at 8pm Why: Because who doesn’t love FREE passes to a Broadway show? Here’s the official blurb – Academy Award® nominee TONI COLLETTE (Muriel’s Wedding, Hostages), Golden Globe®…
ONSTAGE NOW: Drama at the Point
After selling out multiple shows in the Women at Work Festival, Karen Sklaire, author and performer of Drama at the Point, has agreed to a four-night return to Stage Left Studio. She’s offering her inside look at teaching in the NYC school system at 5 pm on Jan 19, 25, Feb 9 and 16, 2014….
Backstage with The Write Teacher(s) – Overcash & Change 2
Hello Beautiful People! I’m so thrilled to be introducing a brand new Q&A Series, Backstage with The Write Teacher(s). We’ll be featuring a backstage look at the latest concerts happening in and around New York City. First up? Overcash & Change 2, featuring the music of Drew Overcash. Drew Overcash is a composer/lyricist/songwriter, part of…