Minor Wisdom

Miranda Richter is a dance teacher, district facilitator, and department chair that has been teaching for over a decade. With a very theatrical upbringing and a good grasp on what makes a great production, I decided to veer off the path this week and get a bit of a perspective and history from another side of the fine arts. @minorwisdompod iTunes, Spotify, Google, iHeartRadio, etc. Please like and leave reviews!!!

Here is the second part to a conversation with a rather cool individual, Amy Wernig. If you did not listen to part 1, do so. There are a couple of references in part 2 that might not make sense.   Make sure to subscribe and leave a great review!!! iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google @minorwisdompod

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I will get back to part 2 of Amy Wernig's interview, but I felt it was an appropriate time to post the interview from The Destyne Miller!  I was able to have a chat with her during our summer theatre camp, even though we were interrupted by one of her former students, Avery Ford. This is great interview with someone doing some amazing work with a newly successful theatre program. @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, GooglePlay

A first for Minor Wisdom, a two-parter. Amy Wernig's mind is constantly moving and is constantly wanting to share, share, share all of the knowledge inside of it. As a trained, and active, dramaturg, Amy has been able to carve out a unique career and fun perspective on theatre and education. It does not hurt that she is one of the kindest humans on the Earth. @minorwisdompod, @mrblakeminor iTunes, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher...please subscribe!

During a 6 day summer theatre camp, Ezekiel Morgan was kind enough to share is story and some of his wisdom with me before getting to work and directing a full production in a 6 day time span!  @minorwisdompod @mrblakeminor Minor Wisdom

Episode 19 is a great one where I was fortunate enough to sit down and have lunch with the new UIL One-Act Play State Theatre Director, Paula Rodriguez. @mrblakeminor @minorwisdompod (Twitter and Instagram) MinorWisdom (Facebook) Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, iHeartRadio

This really is a can't miss episode! If you do not know Larry Smiglewski, this interview will force you to find him and become his very best friend! Stay tuned for the curtain call with K'Lynn Childress of Table Work Collective. @mrblakeminor Minor Wisdom on Facebook iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio

I had to make a stop in Austin, Texas this week so why not work my way through Bastrop, TX on the way home to grab a burger and have a chat with three unique educators?  So, that's what I did. @mrblakeminor Facebook: Minor Wisdom iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, iHeartRadio

I was so flattered that my mentor, Bob Singleton, took some time to grab lunch and let one of his former students, me, ask him about him. Please enjoy the conversation, the random music in the background, and the wisdom. @mrblakeminor Facebook: Minor Wisdom iTunes, Spotify, Google

This week, amidst all of the flooding, I made some time for Mr. Michael Powell at Gary High School. He has been doing some amazing work at a State qualifying 2A school this year. Also this week are some more summer program opportunities for students. @mrblakeminor (on Twitter) @MinorWisdom (on Facebook) iTunes, Spotify, Google

I had an unexpected day off due to Mother Nature. Therefore, I decided to post a bonus episode discussing a professional development opportunity offered this summer, in four cities in Texas. And, because they won't stop bothering me, here is another fun interview with Ethan Mock and Alex Cannon. @mrblakeminor Minor Wisdom on Facebook iTunes, Spotify, Google Play

I interviewed Nicole Morgan this week, discussing the Thespian Board, having your own children in your program, and STOs. I was also joined by the creators of Backdoor Theatre, Talented 10th Theatre, and Theatre Off the Square's summer theatre programs. @mrblakeminor Subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify

Larry Dachslager was a theatre teacher in Texas for 3 decades before going off to Chicago to complete his Bachelors and Masters degrees. His perspective is unique and his knowledge is vast! The curtain call this week feature UIL 6A State Director, Paul Fillingim and his experience with some elements of his time at State. @mrblakeminor iTunes, Google, PodBean, Spotify

It was an amazing week of interviews with 12 UIL OAP State qualifying directors in Texas! Featured on this podcast are Natasha Tolleson, Destyne Miller, Steward Savage, Megan Moore, Billie Harvey, Sergio Sauceda, Jennifer Paton, Gena Lea Smith, Paul Fillingim, Shawn Duthie, Jon Clark, and Jessica Bentley. If you do not learn anything from this episode, you should probably retire.