Theatre teacher, director, writer, and seamstress
Cindi Calhoun is a college theatre teacher, actor, director, vocal coach, costume designer and seamstress, and writer based near Phoenix, Arizona. She also writes content for StageAgent, from lesson plans to show guides to theatre articles.
Applying for college but overwhelmed by your options? In this blog post, we explore the most common degrees available for theatre students in the US.
It's impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding ChatGPT right now, but how much should teachers worry about it in the classroom? Let's take a look!
The signs are clear: Quoting lines from plays, and belting out show tunes. Endless social media searches for performers. You have a Theatre Kid. Check out our blog post on recognizing and nurturing your child's love for all things theatrical.
Grief and trauma are a sad but inevitable part of life. Today, we discuss how theatre is in a unique position to encourage emotional health as we heal.
Let's take a quick recap! What is copyright law and how does it impact theatre? And what do theatre companies need to consider when planning a production? Our latest blog post explores the details of licensing and how public domain works are treated differently.
Drama teachers & students have all longed for a post-COVID classroom, but we're not in a post-COVID world just yet. So, how do we move forward as school starts up?
How does funding a school theatre program happen? The key is to know where to look! Let's take a look at the financial resources you should consider.
Directing intimacy is challenging and potentially uncomfortable. In this blog post, we explore the basic principles of successfully directing intimacy on stage.
Theatre teachers...how are you? In the current climate many of us have hit a bit of a wall and actually, that's ok. You are not alone, as our latest blog post explores.
Without question, African-American playwrights have profoundly impacted the landscape of American theatre. While there are several writers who are rightfully in classroom reading lists, we want to highlight some BIPOC writers you may not yet know.
English Renaissance tragedies can be tricky to get your head around, but our latest blog post will demystify these plays and make them a joy to read!
In this brave new world of distance learning, drama teacher Cindi Calhoun guides you through teaching, and learning, theater online for the first time.
What makes a successful lesson plan for a drama teacher? What should a teacher keep in mind when they create lessons, activities, and assessments?
For Women's History Month, Brenda Jean Foley of the Bridge Initiative gives a look into the world of women in theatre
Tips on how prepare for your college drama school auditions.
Shakespeare used English history throughout his works, but how do we make sense of his kings and battles in the history plays?
First time directing a theatrical performance? Read this post to learn how to organize the aesthetics and logistics for your production.
Important tips to help theatre adjudicators provide more useful feedback and help teach drama students.