Teaching Artist

Mr. Dan has many powerful classroom management techniques. I've learned a lot from observing him. Most important of all, my students were thinking out of the box, using Level 4 DOK (Depth of Knowledge). Also, attendance was better than usual. There were 0 absences most days of the residency. All of my students loved Mr. Dan. I saw many who really ``opened up`` taking risks to share their ideas. They felt really safe in this learning environment. — 2nd grade teacher

Theatre training for children and youth

Participants not only create engaging works of art, but build their own send of personal artistry
and understanding of the purpose of art and an artist’s purpose. (Click each for more.)

Pohnpei Youth Program, FSM

Drama-integrated residencies with children of all ages

School-based residencies enhance student creativity, build self-efficacy, develop critical thinking capacity
and encourage students to become more socially adept, confident learners. (Click each for more)

I consider you one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. I honestly think I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing if it wasn't for that performance art class you taught.

Training for teaching artists of all disciplines

The trainings focus on connecting teaching artists’ artistic work with relevant and effective classroom teaching practice.  Teaching artists learn to bring their art into the classroom to build student artistry and deepen student learning.

Teaching Artist Training

Workshops for classroom teachers

The workshops focus on how drama strategies have application in multiple situations and to multiple subject areas.  Teachers develop the knowledge and skills to implement drama strategies to a range of classroom subjects and purposes.

You are a rare teaching artist and person who can be so honest and open.
Of all the presenters we have had over the years, you are the most clear, the least threatening, the most supportive and accepting….we are learning so much about tiny steps….paying attention….habits of mind….ways to respect the work. Thank you so much. Even our experienced artists are opening their minds and hearts. I am so pleased. -Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

Clients and Partners

UNIVERSITIES

University of Hawaii
   * College of Education
   * College of Arts & Sciences
   * Library Studies
   * Pacific Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
San Francisco State University, College of Education
Theatre Dept., University of Texas at Austin
Northwestern University

India
National School of Drama (T.I.E. Wing), Tripura
Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Delhi
Umang Children’s Theatre, Delhi
Unlearn Theatre Company, Delhi
RPM Academy, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
XLRI Institute, Jamshedpur, Jarkhand
Brilliant Stars School, Tripura
University of Tripura
Kokbarok Tribal schools, Tripura
Bon Secours College, Thanjavur, India
Alpha Arts & Sciences Colleges and Schools, Chennai, India
American College, Madurai, India
Ghandigram Rural College, Dindigul, India
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, India

NON-PROFITS

StageWrite, San Francisco
Ginen I Hila I Maga’ Taotao Siha, Hagatna, Guam
Sharma Center for Heritage Education, Chennai, India
Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Society for Kona’s Education in the Arts, Hawaii

SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES

Jodrikdrik nan Jodrikdrik ilo Ejmour, Marshall Islands
Intersections, Inc, American Samoa

SCHOOLS

Thirty-five years working with schools across the Hawaiian Islands
US: Georgia, Texas, California, Washington, DC, Connecticut
India: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jarkhand, Tripura, Madya Pradesh
American Samoa: Fagatogo, Coleman, Kanana Fou, Faga’itua, Manulele, Fagasa
Japan: World Rainbow School
Guam: Kahan I Kutturan Guahan and the Guam Dept. of Education

ASSOCIATIONS

American Alliance for Theatre and Education
English Language Teachers Association of India
Read Aloud America
National Education Association
Fulbright Teachers Alumni
Hawaii Arts Alliance

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Hawaii Department of Education
American Consulate and Fulbright offices, Chennai, India
US State Department, India
Partners for the Americas