Tag Archives: theatre

Dot & Ziggy in Chicago

I’ve been sitting on a couple of articles, waiting for the perfect time to respond.  Actually, no, there is no perfect time….I’ve been waiting to figure out how to formulate a response to two very different articles about small children … Continue reading

Posted in Going to the Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spontaneous Performance

Our days feel like one commitment after another with every minute allotted for something pressing or precious. What happens if we take advantage of the unexpected unscheduled moments?  Where will that lead our teaching?  Where will that lead our children? … Continue reading

Posted in Performing, Why Theatre | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

We’re Going to Savannah in 2011!

Southern Early Childhood Association just told us that we’ll be heading to Savannah, Georgia in January of 2010 to present at their conference: Moving and Playing, Keeping Southern Children Healthy and Happy. Preschool Players:  Honoring Creative, Dramatic Choices in the … Continue reading

Posted in Mission | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Budget Theatre-Going

I suppose in a country where going to a play on Broadway can cost a couple hundred dollars a ticket, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the neighborhood children’s theatres are following in their footsteps with tickets ranging from about … Continue reading

Posted in Going to the Theatre | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

PictureBook Review: Amandina

Amandina is a little dog with golden eyes.  She is shy and has no friends.  She is also very talented at many things.  She decides to make friends by putting on a performance.  What follows is lovely tale and a … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

PictureBook Review: George Hogglesberry

Ever on the hunt for picture books about theatre, I discovered a dandy last week! George Hogglesberry is an alien.  The book is not about terror of aliens, or riding in space crafts, it’s about finding your place in a … Continue reading

Posted in Books | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment