Afterpiece: A Podcast About Educational Theatre
Afterpiece is a practical, story-driven podcast about Educational Theatre hosted by Billy and Annie Dragoo. Each episode explores the real work of teaching theatre — balancing creativity with classroom realities, directing shows with limited time and resources, and building programs where students learn to think, collaborate, and grow.
Billy and Annie bring decades of experience as award-winning theatre educators, directors, and curriculum designers. They take listeners behind the scenes of the classroom and rehearsal hall, mixing straightforward advice with humor, honesty, and the occasional war story. Topics range from parent management and audition strategies to intimacy choreography, curriculum design, technical training, and the art of helping young performers become stronger thinkers and more confident artists.
Afterpiece is created for K–12 theatre teachers, community directors, teaching artists, and anyone who believes the theatre classroom is one of the most transformative spaces in a school. With guest insights, ready-to-use tools, and conversations shaped by real classroom challenges, the podcast gives educators strategies they can apply the same day.
New episodes drop twice a month.
Episodes
Jul 28, 2024
Jul 28, 2024
33 min
In this episode, we discuss the intriguing world of superstitions and traditions in the theatre world.
Theater is full of superstitions and traditions, many of which have fascinating origins. The theater is rich with superstitions, many of which are steeped in tradition and lore.
These superstitions add a layer of mystique and tradition to the theatrical world, reflecting its rich history and the deep-seated belief in the magic and mystery of live performance.
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Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
24 min
This week's episode is about cutting a play for competition. This is a recording of a webinar that Billy led with theatre educators in Texas.
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Jul 14, 2024
Jul 14, 2024
49 min
Billy discusses coaching the student actor with Joe Reynolds. Joe earned is BFA in Acting from University of Texas and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.
Website: www.DragooTheatre.com
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Jul 7, 2024
Jul 7, 2024
30 min
Theatre educators are highly educated professionals. Most have the student loans and stacks of professional development training certificates to prove it. However, there are certain things that set theatre educators apart from other professionals. Billy and Annie discuss stupid things that people say to theatre educators.
Website: www.DragooTheatre.com
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Jul 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024
32 min
Billy even reads an excerpt of his new book, EXCELLENCE IS HABIT: Wisdom, Wit, and Advice from a Teacher.
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