A playwright from California never expects to see their flexible-cast classroom plays translated into Norwegian… but that’s exactly what happened. What began with a teacher wanting to perform Hamlet in his native language has grown into multiple translated classics, international performances, and a fascinating look at how Norway supports arts education through organizations like Dramas.
Tag: drama education
I’ve been in the drama education world for quite some time now, and I just figured out the actual difference between drama and theatre. So, to help clarify for anyone else, I thought I’d share the difference between theatre vs. drama. First of all, theatRE vs. theatER, what’s the difference? Well, truthfully, nothing. The ‘er’…
I’ve always been a firm believer that drama is critical to our educational process. In this short video, I talk briefly about empathy, creativity, and the power of drama in education.
Part 1 of the 12 part series: Why Drama is so important in School. – COMPREHENSION I received an email a few weeks ago from a teacher using my books/plays for her students because she wanted them to improve their skills in reading comprehension. She wrote the following to me: “I used your Midsummer Night’s Dream as…