THED Talks

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4.09 A Conversation with Lena Paulauskas Oct 13, 2021

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This week Jimmy talks with Texas elementary theatre teacher Lena Paulauskas! She shares about her time growing up in Hawaii, setting boundaries, and what to do when you have a bad day at school.

4.08 A Conversation with Shannon Boatwright Oct 06, 2021

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This week Jimmy talks with South Carolina middle school teacher Shannon Boatwright! She talks about her experience in professional theatre, film, and television, arts integration, and being in the right place at the right time.

4.07 A Conversation with Jason Lasky Sep 29, 2021

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This week Jimmy talks with Jason Lasky based in Dilijan, Armenia. He talks about his work in theatre all around the world, the experiential classroom, and the importance of collaboration.

4.06 A Conversation with Jason Engleman Sep 22, 2021

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This week Jimmy talks with creator and CEO of StageAgent, "a one-stop shop to explore plays, study theatre history and practice, find teaching materials, and learn about theatre industry." He talks about digital curriculums, the importance of the teacher in the classroom, and digital tools to support theatre education! https://stageagent.org/

4.05 A Conversation with Marla Britton-Johnson Sep 15, 2021

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This week Jimmy talks with Waldorf University professor Dr. Marla Britton-Johnson. She talks about the benefit of theatre in other areas and careers, being a jack of all trades, and the balance of being a mom and a full time theatre teacher, scholar, and artist.

4.04 A Conversation with Danielle Bazinet Sep 08, 2021

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This week Jimmy celebrates his 100th interview as he talks with Massachusetts dance and theatre teacher Danielle Bazinet. She talks about her "can do" attitude, musical theatre at the elementary and middle school levels, and how dance and theatre play a dual role in her identity!

4.03 A Conversation with Josh Vest Sep 01, 2021

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This week Jimmy talks with middle school theatre teacher Josh Vest in Manassas, VA! He talks about his passion for teaching, mental health, and his own teacher podcast The Somewhat Happy Hour!

4.02 A Conversation with T.J. Mannix Aug 25, 2021

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This week Jimmy talks with New York film and musical theatre educator T.J. Mannix. He talks about pivoting during the pandemic, working with international students, and how teachers can help prepare their students for college programs.

4.01 A Conversation with Marc Weaver Aug 18, 2021

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This week Jimmy kicks off Season 4 of THED Talks Podcast with Texas elementary theatre teacher Marc Weaver. They discuss first year teaching during a pandemic, mental health, and theatre for social change with elementary voices.

3.37 A Conversation with Kamilah Bush May 26, 2021

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This week Jimmy wraps up Season three of THED Talks as he talks with Portland Center Stage Literary Manager Kamilah Bush. She talks about her work in theatre education, dramaturgy, and her award winning new play Nick & the Prizefighter available on New Play Exchange!

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