I've read lots of articles on the topic of youth theatre and its importance, but a lot of them tend to be really wordy and quite highfalutin', with lots of fancy theories and big words. This article talks about the importance of children's theatre, but that's a different topic altogether -- children's theatre tends to lean …
Even though the weather outside was frightful, adventures and fun abounded at Rondeau Provincial Park! Rondeau is located near Chatham, Ontario, and is the second oldest provincial park, having been established with an order in council in 1894. It's really beautiful -- steps away from the beach and tons of greenery. Shawn and I drove up on …
Continue reading We Survived the Storm: Camping in Rondeau Provincial Park!
I'm so excited to start this new feature here at kerryhishon.com -- free theatre educational resources! Did I mention that they are free?! These resources are tried, tested and true! I have used them in my own workshops and classes (most recently with OKTC's T.A.G. program) with great success. Learning shouldn't be dry and dull... …
I just got back from recording an update podcast with The Lovers, The Dreamers and You team. It has been a long time since our last podcast... we have not recorded anything since February! Sad trombone! But the entire team has been incredibly busy the past few months. We discovered that in between all of …
Continue reading Halfway through 2013… time for a mid-year check-in!
I just want to be a part of great stories, whether I'm part of an amazing ensemble cast or I'm leading it or the antagonist or whatever. -- Zoe Saldana As performers, we're always aiming for the top: the plum role, the title character, the star billing. But very few shows are written with multiple starring roles. …
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