Rehearsals to Revelations: Building a Thriving High School Theatre Program and Moments of Truth Hardcover – January 28, 2026

If there has ever been a time to support the performing arts and the brave educators who lead their students to possibilities, transformation, and self-awareness, it is now. Rehearsals to Revelations ~Building a Thriving High School Theatre Program and Moments of Truth is a resource for high school and college theatre directors seeking a clear roadmap to success. From building effective rehearsal schedules, selecting shows, to handling casting fallout with grace, and changing a negative culture, Rehearsals to Revelations offers real-world tools with real-life experience for directors. It’s filled with actionable strategies and wisdom gathered from decades of experience in the rehearsal room and launching polished productions. Rehearsals to Revelations is the book I wished I had when I began directing. I learned by failing, often painfully, and spent years developing systems to support everything from auditions and tech design to staging emotionally authentic performances from students with limited life experience. What started as trial and error became a toolkit that empowers directors to lead with vision, efficiency, and accountability. This is a director’s copilot. Now, after 35 years in the industry, from being on national television shows, commercials, and touring shows to being an optioned screenwriter, I’ve distilled what I’ve learned into a resource book that’s both practical and inspiring. Read more