THED Talks
THED Talks is a podcast for theatre teachers and theatre education students. Dr. Jimmy Chrismon, Theatre Education professor at Illinois State University, brings you stories and interviews from experienced K-12 theatre teachers, current theatre education majors, and professors of theatre education that will warm your heart, renew your faith in teaching, and provide resources to better your practice in your theatre classroom. Pour the coffee, relax, and join us for heart-warming conversations and practical advice from practitioners making a difference in students' lives each and every day!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 255
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
3.16 A Conversation with Allison Brower
This week Jimmy talks with former student teacher now colleague Allison Brower of South Carolina. She talks about getting her masters at Roosevelt University, utilizing outside directors, her 24 hour…
3.15 A Conversation with Glenn Morehouse Olson
This week Jimmy talks with Minnesota theatre teacher Glenn Morehouse Olson. She talks about her work in theatre administration, taking students to the fringe festival, and her mantra that theatre is…
3.14 A Conversation with Dr. Jim DeVivo
This week Jimmy talks with middle and high school teacher Dr. Jim DeVivo. He talks about playwriting and devising theatre, and the role of theatre in the school community.
3.13 A Conversation with Kristi Kleiser
This week Jimmy talks with Arizona middle school theatre teacher Kristi Kleiser. She talks about her work at Disney and how that impacted her work with children, her summer theatre project for kids,…
3.12 Warren Township High School's Radio Play: Sherlock Holmes
This is a special episode featuring this week's guest, Adam Miller, and his students at Warren Township High School. This is their radio play Sherlock Holmes! Adam talked about this in his episode an…
3.11 A Conversation with Adam Miller
This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Adam Miller. He talks about communicating with administrators, the new faces show, Shakespeare Slam, and the importance of finding hobbies outside…
3.10 A Conversation with Leslie Dellinger
This week Jimmy talks with South Carolina theatre teacher Leslie Dellinger. She candidly talks about her work as an assistant principal, being a workaholic, building a strong program, and the value …
3.09 A Conversation with Brian Smallwood
This week Jimmy talks with past guest and colleague Brian Smallwood from James Madison University. He stops back by the show to talk about his new book Productivity Through Wellness for Live Enterta…
3.08 A Conversation with Deb Baldwin
This week Jimmy talks with Kansas theatre teacher Deborah Baldwin. She talks about her work as a theatre teacher surviving teaching in the wheel, author, and resource creator for theatre teachers. h…
3.07 A Conversation with Avionce Hoyles
This week Jimmy talks with his former student who is now an actor and teaching artist in New York, Avionce Hoyles. He talks about creating art and finding ways to survive as an artist, vocal techniqu…
3.06 A Conversation with Mark Begovich
This week Jimmy talks with Illinois theatre teacher Mark Begovich. He talks about cultivating student leadership, online teaching, and the importance of student travel.
3.05 A Conversation with Lakeetha Blakeney
This week Jimmy talks with teaching artist and playwright Lakeetha Blakeney. She talks about her work in social justice and education, diversity and inclusion in theatre education, and the importanc…
3.04 A Conversation with Randy Moss
This week Jimmy talks with retired theatre teacher Randy Moss. He speaks about his work all around the world, IB Theatre, The 4 C's, and longevity in educational theatre.
3.03 A Conversation with Nicole Perry
This week Jimmy talks with Nicole Perry of Momentum Stage! She talks about her background in dance and theatre and how that shapes her work now with antiracist and decolonized teaching, no-touch inst…
3.02 A Conversation with Chip Rome
This week Jimmy talks with educator and author Chip Rome! he brings 40 years of educational theatre experience to the interview as he talks about his time as a classroom teacher, his work with the C…
3.01 A Conversation with Kym Chambers Otto
This week Jimmy kicks off Season 3 of the podcast as he talks with Kym Chambers Otto of Twin Cities Musical Theatre Training and Self Studio in Minneapolis, MN! We talk about her journey with theatre…
2.43 A Conversation with Rob Warren
This week Jimmy wraps up Season 2 with Rob Warren. He is a theatre teacher at the Atlanta International School. He shares about his life abroad and how that impacts his work with his students now, h…
2.42 A Conversation with Nicole Johnson
This week Jimmy talks with Texas middle school theatre teacher Nicole Johnson. She shares about her work in the Army and journalism field and how these have impacted her work with her students. She …
2.41 A Conversation with Aron Smart
This week Jimmy talks with friend and colleague Aron Smart. She is a middle school teacher with experience in elementary and university teaching as well. Aron shares from her heart about her work w…
2.40 Book Talks 4 and 5 with Gwen, Bailey, and LeeAnn
This week Jimmy continues the conversations with his junior theatre education majors. Gwen who read the book Temporary Stages II by Jo Beth Gonzalez and Bailey and LeeAnn who read the book Theatre, …