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THED Talks

THED Talks

Jimmy Chrismon

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!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best THED Talks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to THED Talks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite THED Talks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

THED Talks - 6.14 A Conversation with Connor Graham
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11/15/23 • 79 min

This week Jimmy talks with New York teacher Connor Graham. He talks about devising/creating new works, administrators, and being a magician and certified hypnotist.

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THED Talks - 7.19 A Conversation with Mary Beth Frank
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01/01/25 • 65 min

This week Jimmy talks with Indiana theatre teacher and professor Mary Beth Frank. She talks about the beat cycle, taking care of our kids, and utilizing processes to make things run smoother.

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THED Talks - 6.40 A Conversation with Chad Edwards
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03/29/24 • 55 min

This week Jimmy talks with North Carolina theatre teacher Chad Edwards. He talks about burnout, the dreaded posting of the cast list, and entering teaching through lateral entry.

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THED Talks - 6.20 A Conversation with Ben Winter
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12/27/23 • 33 min

This week Jimmy talks with UK based teacher Ben Winter. He talks about inspiring young children, running a successful after school club, and musical theatre.

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THED Talks - 7.26 A Conversation with Jamie Monahan
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02/19/25 • 53 min

This week Jimmy talks with Connecticut based teaching artist Jamie Monahan. She talks about the value of consent based practices, working with intimacy professionals, and the low level intimacy challenges in our students post-COVID.

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THED Talks - 7.18 A Conversation with Lauren Pilling
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12/25/24 • 45 min

This week Jimmy talks with SC theatre teacher Lauren Pilling. She talks about early career lessons learned, theatre competitions, and learning how to not doubt yourself.

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THED Talks - 3.24 A Conversation with Erin Gill
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02/24/21 • 51 min

This week Jimmy talks with South Carolina theatre teacher Erin Gill. She talks about being a working mother, teacher leadership, and working with students from different backgrounds than your own.

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THED Talks - 2.05 A Conversation with Mel Edwards
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09/25/19 • 61 min

This week Jimmy talks to Texas technical theatre teacher Mel Edwards!  She discusses her journey to teaching theatre, engaging lessons, and her experiences being a woman in a male dominated field.  He also catches up with his student teacher Emma and how things are going in her placement!

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THED Talks - 3.08 A Conversation with Deb Baldwin
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10/14/20 • 64 min

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. http://www.dramamommaspeaks.com

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THED Talks - 5.3 A Conversation with Mark A. Zimmerman
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09/07/22 • 48 min

This week Jimmy talks with Ohio theatre teacher Mark A. Zimmerman. He talks about his unique program, longevity in educational theatre, and the importance of the representation of diverse voices on our stages and in our classrooms.

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FAQ

How many episodes does THED Talks have?

THED Talks currently has 256 episodes available.

What topics does THED Talks cover?

The podcast is about Drama, Courses, Podcasts, Education, Arts, Theatre, Teacher and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on THED Talks?

The episode title '3.05 A Conversation with Lakeetha Blakeney' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on THED Talks?

The average episode length on THED Talks is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of THED Talks released?

Episodes of THED Talks are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of THED Talks?

The first episode of THED Talks was released on Mar 21, 2019.

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