Takeaways From Taiwan’s National Student Competition of Creative Drama Art
After attending Taiwan’s National Student Competition of Creative Drama Art for the first time, I was amazed by the talent, dedication, and joy I saw onstage.
In this post, I reflect on our students' journey and share suggestions for how this incredible event could evolve — shifting from competition to true celebration — to create even more meaningful, lasting experiences for young performers.
Step 1: Don’t Wait for Permission
Learn how to take the first step in building a theatre program from scratch. Don't wait for permission—be proactive and start creating the program you envision today.
Middle School Ethnographic Theatre Project
When my middle school students asked to put on a show, I wanted to find a meaningful project that didn’t require scripts or royalties. Inspired by my MFA coursework, I introduced them to ethnographic theatre—a form of storytelling built from real interviews. This post explores how we’re capturing our school’s shared experiences through a student-devised performance.
What I learned from my first Taiwan theatre competition
What I learned from my first Taiwan theatre competition
