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| Reviews California Learning Resource Network (CLRN) CLRN was created by the California Department of Education to review electronic learning resources for alignment to the state academic content standards. The Drama Game File curriculum program has been reviewed and found to be standards-aligned for California teachers in grades K-12. Read the full review.
Awards Drama Education Network is proud to announce that Jonas Basom, author of The Drama Game File and primary creative force behind DramaEd.net, was recently named as the winner of the Bravo Award for outstanding arts educator of southern California! Congratulations, Jonas!
The Bravo Award, now in its 21st year, is presented by The Music Center of Los Angeles in association with Club 100. One of the most prestigious arts education awards in the nation, the Bravo Award honors teachers and schools for exemplary teaching in the arts that helps students thrive academically and personally. Jonas was nominated by Carthay Center Elementary, where he had trained teachers and students in the use of theater arts in the classroom. This year, there were 32 nominees in Jonas' category of arts specialist. The specialist category includes teachers of any of the four arts disciplines (theater, music, dance, and visual arts) at any grade level from preschool through high school, and from any public or private school throughout southern California. The applications were screened and narrowed down to 10 finalists in December. Jonas and the other finalists were then visited by a panel of judges, who came to observe and videotape the teachers in action with their students. The judges' selections were revealed at the Bravo Gala on March 3rd at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Celebrity producer Garry Marshall (Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Pretty Woman) hosted, as he has done every year, with great wit and humor. Enjoying the stunning setting, decor, and catering were more than 300 luminaries of the arts education world including arts council board members, district superintendents, school board members, principals, artists, and university professors. After showing a videotape montage of each finalist teaching, the winners were announced by opening secret envelopes. The entire event was presented in the style of an academy awards for teachers. Jonas is the first and only elementary theater arts specialist to win the award and only the fourth ever elementary specialist to win. Judges praised his leadership, innovation, curriculum development, and teaching excellence. They were impressed with his creative teaching methods for getting all students actively engaged in his drama lessons and with his coaching techniques for helping classroom teachers learn how to replicate his teaching methods and integrate drama across the curriculum. Jonas is no stranger to the Bravo Award. In 1999, his elementary school drama program helped The Buckley School win the Bravo Award for outstanding arts school, the first time a private school had won the award. In 2002, Jonas was also nominated in the specialist category and received Honorable Mention. We congratulate Jonas and thank the Music Center Education Division and Club 100 for bringing so much positive attention to the importance of arts education. To learn more about the Bravo Award, go to www.musiccenter.org/bravo.html Distinguished Artists Gala
The Music Center of Los Angeles County presented its 19th Distinguished Artist Award to legendary dancer Cyd Charisse (Singing in the Rain, Brigadoon, Silk Stockings), two-time best actor Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman (Kramer vs. Kramer, Rain Man, Tootsie), television star John Ritter (Three's Company, Hearts Afire, Eight Simple Rules) and acclaimed composer John Williams (Star Wars, Schindler's List, Indiana Jones, E.T., Jaws) at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The black-tie event raised funds for the Bravo Awards that honor teachers and schools for providing exemplary arts education. As Bravo Award winner of outstanding arts specialist teacher of southern California, Jonas Basom was a special guest of honor for the star-studded evening. He was given celebrity introduction and special acknowledgement during the gala event.
The evening was hosted by multi-talented actress/director/dancer/singer Debbie Allen (Singing in the Rain, Fame) and actor/director/producer Henry Winkler ("Fonzy" from Happy Days). Each of the four honorees gave special thanks to the teachers who made a difference in their lives. They thanked the Music Center for its support of arts education and congratulated the Bravo Award winners. We congratulate Jonas on winning the Bravo Award and thank the Music Center, Club 100, and Washington Mutual for sponsoring the Distinguished Artists Award, the Bravo Award, and for bringing so much positive attention to the importance of arts education. Articles
Hollywood Independent Feature, Front Page, 3/5/03
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| Testimonials: Professors |
"The New Viola Spolin for the 21st Century! Ideal for classroom teachers, university students, and recreation leaders. We've adopted The Drama Game File at Northwestern as a text for our theatre students and future teachers with great results. All the makings of an indispensable instant classic." –Rives Collins "Makes challenging material more understandable and engaging to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. I highly recommend the program as core curriculum for teacher preparation and professional growth programs." –Dr. Linda Purrington Director, Master of Arts in Education and Teacher Credential Program "A wonderful tool for applying current brain research to the classroom. These outstanding games generate the emotion and attention that create an optimal state of learning." –Dr. Sherry Kerr |
| Testimonials: Administrators |
"Great for English Learners, Special Ed., and gifted students. This program improves all students' vocabulary, fluency, reading, and writing." –Esther Kim, Principal "An excellent resource! The clear directions and dynamic photos help any teacher use arts instruction in all subjects." –Connie Covert, Arts Advisor "Teacher friendly and easy to implement. Great strategies and techniques for all grades. Unique, effective, and fun!" –Irina Evangelista, |
| Testimonials: Drama Teachers |
"The best curriculum I have seen in more than 25 years teaching high school drama! It is an amazing synthesis of a lifetime of top-quality theatre training, performing, teaching, and research. Ideal for beginning and veteran drama teachers of middle school and high school." –Ruben Van Kempen ""This outstanding program is one of the best I have seen in 20 years teaching drama at all grade levels. Non-theatre elementary teachers can succeed using the great integration ideas, teacher talk, and classroom management. " –Beverly (Burnside) Johnson Texas Teacher of the Year "I am not at all computer literate, but this CD-ROM is so easy to use. I love how each game is written so clearly with everything I need to know from set up to evaluation. Great connections to arts standards, multiple intelligences, and all school subjects." –Pam Fletcher |
| Testimonials: Classroom Teachers |
"Great for busy teachers with little planning time. I have used the games to motivate my students to read and write, develop comprehension skills, and teach science concepts." –Kay Strenio, 1st grade "The Drama Game File is empowering! I am instantly connected to a wealth of simple, creative, and effective ideas. A tremendous addition to the curriculum!" –Kiffen Madden-Lunsford "My students gained confidence and improved their English language abilities. The games create a fun atmosphere for learning. They captivate and motivate students of all academic levels to experience success in the classroom!" –Edie Lynn, 5th grade |
| Testimonials: Students |
"I felt all wobbly and gooey in Melting Tag. It was so much fun!" –Tiffany, 1st grade "I like the Name Game because I change my voice, move my body, and use my mind." –Brigitte, 2nd grade "I am not shy anymore." –Albert, 3rd grade "Playing the games helped me after very sad times in my family. I think drama could help anyone in need of happiness." –Kathryn, 4th grade "We express our emotions in a safe and enjoyable way." –Jessica, 8th grade "The games taught me skills that will be invaluable no matter what job I have." –Sebastian, 12th grade |
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