In the enchanting world of children’s theater, every spotlight holds the promise of transformation. As we navigate the intricacies of life, it becomes increasingly evident that the arts play a pivotal role in shaping the destinies of young hearts and minds. In this blog post, we delve into the profound […]
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We looooove summer camps here at Treasure Valley Childrenās Theater. š A time to let loose, be active, make friends, have fun, learn new skills, and increase confidenceā¦ all in one week!
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 wouldnāt even perform for family? But here you are, with a ātheater kid,ā 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.
REALITY CHECK: Disappointment is part of an Actors life. In fact, it’s part of REAL life. As theater directors, educators and mentors we manage disappointment often. No one likes telling a 6 year old that they don’t get to be Peter Pan. But the fact is, only one (okay, sometimes […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about outcomes.Ā Our teaching team at TVCT is committed to improvement in all of our processes. We’ve been discussingĀ our values, role as arts educators, and how we evaluate student success. These conversations have raised a few questions… In the summer of 2012Ā I conducted an informalĀ survey of […]
Iām spending a lot of time lately thinking about transformation. A theater arts education challenges students to transform their body, voice and stretch their mind. But can an arts education transform the financial future for some students? I recently read an article describing the landscape of the future, where workers […]