Category: Education

There Will Always Be Another Hoop, Until…

We are experiencing the law of diminishing returns. The industrial revolution has taken its toll on how we, as artists, learn and teach. Only teaching artists can stop it.

LEARNED HELPLESSNESS: A Fear to Hope (Sustainable Artistry Series #1)

“Defining non-negotiables with my art sounds nice, but there’s no way.  I won’t be able to pick and choose projects. Once I get out of college, I’ll have bills to pay, rent, and a sizeable student loan to pay off. How am I suppose to be an artist and eat? I have to compromise. I have to work. …

Own Your Actions, Not Other Beings

The world is shifting to a role of stewardship not ownership. How does this affect parenting, animal rights, media, artistry, and education? A ton!

The Currency of Trust

The importance of trust in relationships, work, and risk taking.

NOVEL IDEA: The Art of Asking

In Amanda Palmer’s revealing and generous book, “The Art of Asking”, she pinpoints what her entire artistic drive has been towards: “PLEASE. BELIEVE ME. I’M REAL. THIS HURTS.”

Enough Stats!

After reviewing yet another study showing the effectiveness of the arts, shared across social media platforms in a desperate attempt to say “We matter!”… I shout, “ENOUGH!”

The Anatomy of Rebelling

We yearn for the adrenaline that comes with high risk and passion.  An electrical current that zaps an audience when you blatantly rebel.   But, ironically enough, memorable rebellion has a path: Fully embodying the expected standard without judgment or mockery. Going off the rails, either intentionally or accidentally. Questioning whether to go back to …

What Fuels Success Is…

Your success rate is based on need. So, this is a plea to dream, to care, to need!

The “Unspoken Problem” in Education

I will jump in the deep end and state: the core issue in education is ageism. A child’s individual voice, needs and methodologies are not recognized as valid solely based on age.

Behind the Book – Radio Interview

Fun times during my recent radio interview with Carl Etnier at WGDR-WGDH on The Goddard Hour. He asked compelling questions about the book and our current application of it in our company’s work/play. Take a listen! And thanks again to the gang at WGDR-WGDH for their hospitality! [soundcloud id=’160711828′]      

The Contagious Effect of Possibilities

“We can do that?” Amazement, fear, and excitement filled their eyes. The cast was astonished they were given the free rein to… BE.

Collaborative Leadership

Are you a leader or a follower? A creatively independent person is both!

“Acting Means Pretending, Right?”

The bridge between acting and pretending.

Tiny Experiences, Big Impact

Today, in one of our Creativity Labs, a short inspiration led to a tiny experiment and became a big success! How tiny can you make this moment?

Discovery Music Appreciation

[fblike] Spring Semester, we have been exploring PERCUSSION, AC CAPPELLA and MUSIC IN UNEXPECTED PLACES. Our inspiration came from all over the world: America, Germany, South Africa, England, Ireland and Tibet. We’ve explored making music that only DMS holds – our “library orchestra” and “playground orchestra.” At the beginning of every class we take 5 …

Peddling Candy to the Starving – Theatre Games

We are all hungry for play, so hungry you could feed us cotton candy and we would thank you… But at what price?

Set Backs – Now What?

How do we get the car back online with a slight correction of the wheel without the fear-filled yank off the road?

Character Work – Get in Any Way You Can

Radical character work – by any means necessary!

Failing Gloriously – Manifesto Sneak Peek

Without the possibility of failure, nothing new can be discovered or accomplished.

Running Hot & Cold

The fluidity of progressive education & how to chose your own path.