In today's post I want to narrow the focus to some of the theater basics that you need to know as you support your "theater kid".
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Do you feel a little overwhelmed with the child who is suddenly expressing an interest in the performing arts? Are you the parent who would never consider performing for an audience of strangers? Maybe you wouldn’t even perform for family? But here you are, with a “theater kid,” and you have questions, you could use a little guidance, because, let's be honest, this "theater thing" is a LOT more work than you probably realized.
It’s not a throw-away-role. If you’re a theater teacher or director – especially if you’re working with kids – you hear it all the time: I don’t have any lines?! Or, even better, directly from the parent: Well, she/he doesn’t have any lines so I don’t know why it matters […]
Performing arts experiences can – and should – offer youth a safe space to discover their talents, try new things, take risks and develop skills that will help them be successful in their future endeavors. At TVCT, we strive to help each young person explore their own unique talents, but […]
Working in theater is almost like having multiple lives in one lifetime. This concept likely makes sense to Actors, but it isn’t any less true for Creators. At Treasure Valley Children’s Theater (TVCT), we spend every day creating powerful, whimsical, delightful and challenging theater experiences. Sometimes it becomes so common […]
Each year for the past 5 years, I have had the honor of emceeing the state’s largest employer recognition event, Best Places to Work in Idaho. The Best Places to Work in Idaho program is unlike any other. The producer, Populous, works with employers across the state of Idaho to survey […]