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Deborah Baldwin

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Deborah's grandparents were missionaries in Japan in the 1930's where her mother was raised. Consequently, Deborah's mother surrounded her with people of many cultures just as she grew up. When Deborah was sixteen years old, she visited Japan and attributes the attendance to a Kabuki theatre play as the springboard for the story of Bumbling Bea. Since then, Deborah has won awards as an author, drama teacher, and director. Twenty-nine years ago, she co-developed a national playwriting contest for youth theatre plays which is still in existence today. Deborah has directed over 250 full length productions, plays and musicals alike. She has created countless drama classes and taught for over thirty-eight years. When she isn't writing,
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Black Theater Artists to Explore: Beyond the Famous

Black Theater Artists to Explore: Beyond the Famous

It’s February — and if you’re like many drama teachers, you’re balancing packed schedules while trying to make Black History Month meaningful and authentic for your students. Over the years, I’ve noticed the same pattern: we want to go beyond the familiar names but aren’t always sure where to begin. That’s exactly why I’m sharing today’s post, Bla

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A nice break from the usual romance book

I was unfamiliar with this author, but now I’ll read more of her books. This was charming, insightful and still romantic in a level headed sort of way.
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“When does someone love you enough to put you before himself? Had I done so with Michiko?”
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“When does someone love you eough to put you before himself? Had I done so with Michiko?”
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