Ep 29: The Impact of Theatre Education w/ Jim Hoare




Flipping the Script show

Summary: Lindsay sits down with a true legend in the theatre education field, Jim Hoare. Jim is currently the Vice President of Education at TRW, but has over 40 years of experience as an educator. In this episode, Jim shares charming stories, inspirational anecdotes and plenty of practical tips to go around. About Jim: Jim Hoare has been extensively involved in theatre for the past forty years, working with High School, College and Community Theatres. He has directed over one hundred shows and musicals, including the first high school production of Once On This Island and the world’s first production of Les Miserables, School Edition.  Jim is a proud member of the New York State Theatre Education Association (NYSTEA), the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), The American Association of Community Theatres (AACT), and he has presented workshops throughout the USA and UK. Jim is a recipient of New York’s Rod Marriott Award for Lifetime Achievement in Educational Theatre. More about TRW: https://www.theatricalrights.com/ If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @re.theatre.