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Excellence is Habit: Wisdon, Wit, and Advice from a Theatre Teacher & Director

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Excellence is Habit is a guide to help theatre teachers succeed in the classroom and as a director. It is part memoir, part anecdotes, and part advice gleaned from thirty-five years in educational theatre.

Center Stage Balance  Managing Work and Life as a Theatre Educator

Being a theatre educator is a labor of love—one that often blurs the lines between passion and exhaustion. Center Stage Balance is a guide for theatre teachers who are juggling rehearsals, lesson plans, set construction, costume crises, and, oh yes, a personal life. Through humor, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies, this book helps theatre educators embrace the art of improvisation—not just onstage, but in their daily routines. Topics include managing time effectively during rehearsals (no, just one more run-through is never just one more), setting boundaries (yes, you’re allowed to leave the school before midnight), and finding a wardrobe that works for a job that requires both professionalism and the ability to climb ladders. With insights on maintaining work-life balance, prioritizing family, and knowing when to take a well-deserved break, Center Stage Balance is the survival guide every theatre educator needs. Because at the end of the day, the show will go on—but so should your life.

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 The Unfiltered Truth About Life in the Classroom  (And Surviving It All)
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind, but when we step back and reflect on the impact we have on the lives of our students, it’s nothing short of inspiring. Whether it’s through the joy of a breakthrough moment in the classroom, the resilience we develop in the face of challenges, or the camaraderie of working alongside other educators, teaching is a dynamic and rewarding experience that constantly reminds us of the power of connection and growth.
This collection of essays gather moments from my life in teaching. Written across 30 years in classrooms and rehearsal rooms. The essays document the realities of the work and the quiet endurance required to continue it.