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
2.39 Book Talks 3 with Jack and Marc
This week Jimmy continues the conversations with his junior theatre education majors. Jack and Marc read the book Wings to Fly by Sally Dorothy Bailey. They share their thoughts on the books, the r…
2.38 Book Talks 2 Conversation with Sarah and Abby
This week Jimmy continues the conversations with his junior theatre education majors. Sarah and Abby read the book Theatre & Education by Helen Nicholson. They share their thoughts on the books, th…
2.37 Virtual PLC 6
This Virtual PLC brings together theatre teachers Nicki Gavin and Melissa Wolf from Illinois and Kathi Nixon from North Carolina to discuss online learning, our students need for connection, and thei…
2.36 Book Talks Conversation with Clay and Cody
This week Jimmy talks to his junior theatre education majors. Clay and Cody read the book Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art by Stephen Nachmanovitch. They share their thoughts on the books, …
2.35 Virtual PLC 5
This Virtual PLC brings together theatre teachers Hali Christopher from South Carolina, Christa Vogt from Virginia, and Dana DellaMonica from Nevada to discuss online learning, our students need for …
2.34 A Conversation with Chad Tallon
This week Jimmy talks to Illinois elementary and middle school theatre teacher Chad Tallon. He speaks about his professional experience leading him to teaching, his passion for his students, and str…
2.33 Virtual PLC 4
The 4th Virtual PLC brings together theatre teachers Titus Quinn and Corrine Tyo from South Carolina and Steven Barker from Maryland to talk about e learning, our students needs and their favorite le…
2.32 A Conversation with KoKo Thornton
This week Jimmy talks to Raliegh, NC theatre teacher KoKo Thornton. She talks about her special collaboration with Frank Wildhorn and his creative team, student and audience care when producing plays…
2.31 Virtual PLC 3
In this episode, Jimmy gets 2 of his former colleagues, Megan Link and Stephanie Daniels from South Carolina, together to discuss their concerns with online learning, sharing favorite lesson ideas, a…
2.30 A Conversation with Jonathon Long
This week Jimmy talks to his former student (high school and college) Jonathon Long, theatre teacher at Palmetto High School in South Carolina! He talks about the importance of relationships, being …
2.29 Virtual PLC 2
In this episode theatre teachers Jerry Seeger (FL), Grace Stanton (CA), and Christie Blewett (MD) come together to discuss creativity, self care and online resources and strategies during the transit…
2.28 A Conversation with Meredith Daniel
This week Jimmy talks to Tennessee middle school theatre teacher Meredith Daniel. She speaks about her love of middle school kids and her experience with burnout and finding balance!
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2.27 Virtual PLC- Middle School Theatre Teachers
In this episode Jimmy gets 4 past guests together to have a virtual PLC for middle school theatre! Season 1 guest Marissa Brady from Arizona proposed this episode and she is joined by season 2 guest…
2.26 A Conversation with Dana Dellamonica
This week Jimmy speaks with Las Vegas, NV theatre teacher Dana DellaMonica. She talks about her experience in the professional world, teaching in Dubai, and working with 1st through 8 graders on Sha…
2.25 A Conversation with Sarah Derrer
This week Jimmy talks to Bluffton, SC theatre teacher Sarah Derrer. Sarah was Jimmy's last student teacher he hosted. Sarah speaks about the transition from college to professional work, collaborat…
2.24 A Conversation with Jerry Seeger
This week Jimmy talks with Florida theatre teacher, Jerry Seeger. He passionately talks about his work with his students, his one more show Demerits, Detentions, & Dismissals..., winning Theatre…
2.23 A Conversation with George Younts
This week Jimmy talks with friend and former colleague George Younts. He teaches at Charleston County School of the Arts in Charleston, SC. In this episode he talks about his traveling improvisatio…
2.22 A Conversation with Ian Doescher
This week Jimmy talks to best selling author Ian Doescher. He is the mastermind behind the William Shakespeare Star Wars series, MacTrump, Much Ado About Mean Girls, and the Shakespeare 2020 Project…
2.21 A Conversation with Michael Meyer
This week Jimmy welcomes Michael Meyer to the podcast. He is the Director of Education at the Academy of Makeup Arts in Nashville, TN. He speaks about his work in makeup, wig making, and animatroni…
2.20 A Conversation with Bradlee W. Skinner
This week Jimmy talks with Wyoming theatre teacher Bradlee W. Skinner. He is a multiple teacher of the year winner for his district and even nationally. He talks about his experience as an administ…