The Stage Manager's Toolkit, 2nd Edition

Chapter 9 Teaching Stage Management

Overall Philosophy

Albert Einstein once said, "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." This sentiment is particularly appropriate for education in the arts. Success as a theatre professional, whether as a performer, designer, or administrator, requires equal parts creativity and technique. To me this translates into time spent both on the foundations—the craft—and the advanced ideas and skills—the art. A key component of my teaching philosophy is a tiered approach to learning: constructing introductory courses that facilitate understanding basic concepts and best practices in preparation for advanced courses, which can then serve as a spring board for exploration ...