THED Talks
Education Podcasts
THED Talks is a podcast for theatre teachers and theatre education students. Dr. Jimmy Chrismon, Theatre Education professor at Illinois State University, brings you stories and interviews from experienced K-12 theatre teachers, current theatre education majors, and professors of theatre education that will warm your heart, renew your faith in teaching, and provide resources to better your practice in your theatre classroom. Pour the coffee, relax, and join us for heart-warming conversations and practical advice from practitioners making a difference in students' lives each and every day!
Location:
United States
Description:
THED Talks is a podcast for theatre teachers and theatre education students. Dr. Jimmy Chrismon, Theatre Education professor at Illinois State University, brings you stories and interviews from experienced K-12 theatre teachers, current theatre education majors, and professors of theatre education that will warm your heart, renew your faith in teaching, and provide resources to better your practice in your theatre classroom. Pour the coffee, relax, and join us for heart-warming conversations and practical advice from practitioners making a difference in students' lives each and every day!
Twitter:
@THeatreEdTalks
Language:
English
Contact:
7047797227
Website:
https://www.thedtalks.com/
Email:
jdchrismon@gmail.com
Episodes
6.51 A Conversation with Nancy Lynch
5/8/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Texas teaching artist Nancy Lynch. She talks about her work as an Intimacy Coordinator in K-12 settings, Upcoming trends and topics in intimacy work, and her company Class Intimacy Acts.
Class Intimacy Acts
Duration:00:54:07
6.50 A Conversation with Mandy Rausch
5/3/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Texas theatre teacher Mandy Rausch. She talks about intimacy direction, being an empath and a teacher, and finding a new career later in life.
Duration:00:57:03
6.49 A Conversation with Brian Herman
5/1/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Brian Herman. He talks about starting a program from scratch, giving students as man opportunities as possible to share their art, and creating community in the theatre program.
Duration:00:47:53
6.48 A Conversation with Gina Geving
4/26/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Iowa theatre artist Gina Geving. She talks about starting a community theatre, taking risks, and the power of why not!
Duration:00:49:53
6.47 A Conversation with Dr. Radhika Rao
4/24/2024
This week Jimmy talks with California teaching artist Dr. Radhika Roa. She talks about peace building through theatre, working in theatre in unconventional ways, and how her faith shapes her art and her work.
Duration:01:14:30
6.46 A Conversation with Katy Evans
4/19/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Texas teacher Katy Evans. She talks about building a program from scratch, seeking out community support, and her own faith.
Duration:00:47:20
6.45 A Conversation with Marie Miguel
4/17/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Virginia theatre teacher Marie Miguel. She talks about student centered programming, finding ways to keep your work exciting, and providing a space for students to be themselves.
Duration:00:46:53
6.44 A Conversation with McKenna Finley
4/12/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Utah teacher McKenna Filey. She talks about Improvisational Theatre, self-care, and the impactful teachers who shaped who she is as a teacher.
Duration:00:48:31
6.43 A Conversation with Jennifer Lybarger
4/10/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Pittsburgh theatre teacher Jennifer Lybarger. She talks about the importance of theatre for elementary schools, getting rid of the show must go on mentality, and finding your tribe.
Duration:01:11:39
6.42 A Conversation with Andrew Geha
4/5/2024
This week Jimmy talks with New York teacher Andrew Geha. He talks about immersive theatre, intimacy direction with high schoolers, and the power of theatre for a community.
www.andrewgeha.com
Shakesplosion at Youth Plays!
Duration:01:11:29
6.41 A Conversation with Sandy Vlandir
4/3/2024
This week Jimmy talks with South African teaching artist Sandy Vlandir. She talks about the valuing every story in the space, using theatre for social and personal change, and taking care of yourself and your students in the process.
Duration:00:44:39
6.40 A Conversation with Chad Edwards
3/29/2024
This week Jimmy talks with North Carolina theatre teacher Chad Edwards. He talks about burnout, the dreaded posting of the cast list, and entering teaching through lateral entry.
Duration:00:55:39
6.39 A Conversation with Allison Brandon
3/27/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Louisiana teaching artist Allison Brandon. She talks about grit, running nonprofit and for profit businesses, and the joy and power of theatre and theatre teachers.
Duration:00:40:55
6.38 A Conversation with Polly Harrison
3/22/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Texas teacher Polly Harrison. She talks about engaging new students, her EPIC theatre festival, and the importance of storytelling in our work.
Duration:00:49:01
6.37 A Conversation with Marisa Skube-Carr
3/20/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Oklahoma teacher Marisa Skube-Carr. She talks about taking risks, hosting student teachers, and shares some great activities for relationship building with your students.
Duration:00:51:58
6.36 A Conversation with Jennifer Morin
3/15/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Massachusetts teaching artist Jennifer Morin. She talks about her work in adaptive performing arts, her own experiences with ADHD, and provides some excellent strategies for teachers to use in their own classrooms.
Duration:00:43:32
6.35 A Conversation with Nicole Gebler
3/13/2024
This week Jimmy talks with New York theatre teacher Nicole Gebler. She talks about how theatre helped her through her childhood, Transferable skills, and work- life balance.
Duration:00:46:42
6.34 A Conversation with Tori Lye
3/8/2024
This week Jimmy talks with North Carolina theatre teacher Tori Lye. She talks about being called to teach theatre, writing a musical, and balancing teaching theatre and being a mom.
Duration:01:15:10
6.33 A Conversation with Tracey Gatte
3/6/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Pennsylvania theatre teacher Tracey Gatte. She talks about producing edgier theatre, her role in Drama High and the tv show Rise, and the need to be supportive in online groups.
Duration:01:10:42
6.32 A Conversation with Autumn Ness
3/1/2024
This week Jimmy talks with Minneapolis teaching artist, actor, and playwright Autumn Ness. She talks about theatre for young audiences, taking care of your whole self, and the world premiere of her play "Babble Lab" at Children's Theatre Company!
https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/babble-lab/
Duration:00:58:42