Category: Blog

BEING PREPARED

Often ‘being prepared’ is attached to knowing, when it really means being ready to play in the unknown.

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.

A Lesson in Dying

Today, I mourn the passing of actor and comedian, Robin Williams, who took his life at the age of 63.

The Hardest Battle

  Recently, I started a closed Facebook group for people to step into their power as a creative individual. Spark change. Ignite inspiration in yourself to then inspire others. Come on in if you’re ready to take the mic, speak your truth, ask for help, seek support, and take the ball and run with it! e.e. …

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′]      

Want to Play?

[fblike] How are you playing with our work, relationship, life, surroundings…. Today? I don’t mean the cynical way adults use the word play–synonymous with manipulating or toying with in a power play. I mean play as children do: exploring through “what if” and “why not.” Here are some prompts: Recently… Have you used something in …

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.

Home: Where You Grow & Let Go

Love to all those who daily embrace creating and letting go.

Aesop’s On It: Personal Freedom

Said the Dog, “I knew how it would be; your irregular life will soon be the ruin of you.”

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.

CROWDFUNDING

A heated debate is happening over the internet focused on crowdfunding. The strongest question is: Who’s allowed to use this tool?

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?

Pick Yourself

This is a dance. And yes, you don’t always lead, but never let yourself be dragged around.

Welcome, Digital Ensemble!

Welcome! Here’s where you can meet potential ensemble members on this journey…