THED Talks
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!
Episodes
254 episodes
7.36 A Conversation with Sarah Palmer
This week JImmy talks with Massachusetts teacher Sarah Palmer. She talks about the joy and community that theatre brings, product vs. process, and casting.
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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37:45
7.35 A Conversation with Gail Chase
This week Jimmy talks with Florida theatre teacher Gail Chase. She talks about theatre changing her life, the need for play, and her Shakespeare experience that revolutionized her teaching.
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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1:05:57
7.34 A Conversation with Cody Riker
This week Jimmy talks with Australian based teaching artist Cody Riker. He shares about the importance of passion in your work, the challenging climate of education in the US, and being willing to pivot when you need to choose to keep loving wh...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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44:03
7.33 A Conversation with Madison Gillis
This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Madison Gillis. She talks about the varied teaching load she has, settling into your career in the early years, and taking care of yourself and your kiddos.
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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45:47
7.32 A Conversation with Janea Dahl
This week Jimmy talks with the creator of The Drama Notebook, Janea Dahl. She talks about how theatre teachers impacted her life, seeing a need and filling it, and of course, The Drama Notebook and all its valuable resources!
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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25:56
7.31 A Conversation with Frank Barranca
This week Jimmy talks with New York theatre teacher Frank Barranca. He talks about his journey that led him to teaching, innovative ways to keep kids excited, and the importance of fun!
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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53:54
7.30 A Conversation with Diane Rawlinson
This week Jimmy talks with Illinois dance teacher/teaching artist/educator Diane Rawlinson. She talks about her wonderful career in performing arts education, utilizing your global community, and dreaming again.
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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1:07:58
7.29 A Conversation with Andrew Frey-Gould
This week Jimmy talks with New York administrator Andrew Frey-Gould. He talks about starting a thespian parent association, technology in the theatre classroom, and school administration and the arts.
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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41:14
7.28 A Conversation with Ildiko' Vojtek
This week Jimmy talks with Hungarian teaching artist Ildikó Vojtek. She talks about language and literature, challenges with theatre companies, and motherhood.
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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49:23
7.27 A Conversation with Julia Cuppy
This week Jimmy talks with Southern Oregon theatre teacher Julia Cuppy. She talks about creating community, new play development, and culturally responsive theatre education.
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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1:19:38
7.26 A Conversation with Jamie Monahan
This week Jimmy talks with Connecticut based teaching artist Jamie Monahan. She talks about the value of consent based practices, working with intimacy professionals, and the low level intimacy challenges in our students post-COVID.
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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53:18
7.25 A Conversation with Lusie Cuskey
This week Jimmy talks with Dr. Lusie Cuskey! She talks about finding community in theatre, intimacy direction, and mental health coordination.
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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47:55
7.24 A Conversation with Jason Goldstein
This week Jimmy talks with Jason Goldstein of BookTix! He talks about the teacher that field his entrepreneurial spirit, theatre teachers as producers, and how BookTix can help your program grow!www.BookT...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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56:55
7.23 A Conversation with Javon Rougely
This week Jimmy talks with Texas theatre teacher Javon Rougely. He talks about filling a predecessor’s giant shoes, DEIA work in theatre, and approaching lessons from a director’s perspective.
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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40:43
7.22 A Conversation with Evan Tait
This week Jimmy talks with Portland, OR teaching artist Evan Tait. They talk about the role musical theatre played in their life, the down side of pigeon holing students, and holding on to our humanity.
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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1:12:41
7.21 A Conversation with Pamela Vogel
This week Jimmy talks with Texas teaching artist Pamela Vogel. She talks about her InterACTive classroom she has that goes in depth with performance, immersive theatre, and discussions about heightened texts through the play WIT.
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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50:35
7.20 A Conversation with Danny Yuska
This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Danny Yuska. He talks about the community that theatre creates for students, finding balance, and the Illinois All State Production of The Prom.
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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41:35
7.19 A Conversation with Mary Beth Frank
This week Jimmy talks with Indiana theatre teacher and professor Mary Beth Frank. She talks about the beat cycle, taking care of our kids, and utilizing processes to make things run smoother.
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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1:05:09
7.18 A Conversation with Lauren Pilling
This week Jimmy talks with SC theatre teacher Lauren Pilling. She talks about early career lessons learned, theatre competitions, and learning how to not doubt yourself.
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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45:10
7.17 A Conversation with Susannah Wagner
This week Jimmy talks with NC theatre teacher and teaching artist Sussanah Wagner. They talk about their work as a props artisan, being “village people,” and teaching in a military town.
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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1:07:28
7.16 A Conversation with Floyd Rumohr
This week JImmy talks with teaching artist and author Floyd Ruhmor. He talks about using developmentally appropriate pedagogy for students ages 9-12, his work with young people, and his new bookStage It: Making Shakespeare Come Alive in Schools...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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40:35
7.15 A Conversation with Kristi Jacobs Stanley
This week Jimmy talks with Louisiana theatre teacher Kriti Jacobs-Stanley. She talks about her work in children’s theatres across the country, student leadership, and the impact of the International Thespians.
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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47:56
7.14 A Conversation with Madison Williams
This week Jimmy talks with teaching artist Madison Williams. She talks about the impact of her mentor, building and running a meaningful school program, and being a working teaching artist.
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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52:48
7.13 A Conversation with William Palmer
This week Jimmy talks with Missouri teacher William Palmer. They talk about dramaturgy, creativity and play, and dignity as DEI work.
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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51:20
7.12 A Conversation with Dr. Thalia Goldstein
This week Jimmy talks with Applied Developmental Psychologist Thalia Goldstein. She talks about her new book “Why Theatre Education Matter.” She talks about her research, the Eight Habits of Mind, and her future work in play!
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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57:00
