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.
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 […]
When I first started my company I surveyed parents to find out what outcomes were most important to their child’s performing arts education. Hands down, parents wanted a performance; they wanted to see their kids on stage and in front of an audience. Now, I don’t disagree that a final […]
A good actor can get away with being a C student – most of the time… A GREAT actor understands the power of knowledge. Learning opens doors, create possibility and empowers. A GREAT actor loves to learn – about EVERYTHING. This is why I advise students to study – and […]
This blog post is shamefully overdue. We celebrated our 2nd year anniversary in July of 2014 but have been so busy producing quality theater arts experiences for youth that blogging hasn’t really been a top priority. I did manage to put together a little video review that you can view […]