Twenty years ago today, on 4th February 2006, I published the first post on The Drama Teacher. It opened with a degree of uncertainty that now feels quietly familiar:
Well, the 2006 academic school year has begun with a frenzy and Justin decided he will celebrate this by starting a Drama blog. Of course, I have absolutely no idea whether anyone is interested in the life of a Drama teacher, but I guess I will soon find out!
At the time, it was little more than an experiment — a place to think aloud about teaching Drama, classroom practice, and the daily realities of the subject. There was no long-term plan, no sense of scale, and certainly no expectation that the site would still exist twenty years later.
Since then, The Drama Teacher has changed form many times. Platforms have shifted, curricula have evolved, and the profession itself has navigated constant reform. What has remained consistent, however, is the impulse that led to that first post: to reflect on practice, to share ideas that emerge from the classroom, and to contribute, in a small way, to a broader conversation about Drama education.
This anniversary is less a celebration than a moment of pause. Longevity was never the goal, but it has become a quiet marker of continuity — of a subject that continues to matter, and of a professional community that values shared thinking.
To those who have read, used, adapted, questioned, or returned to the site over the years: thank you! The work has always been shaped by the classrooms it serves.
– Justin Cash
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Drama Teacher has been a great resource for me for the past three years! I have enjoyed everything that we have received and the joy of being able to produce a production that is at very little cost is amazing. This have given our students a chance to learn about the theater and the road to becoming life long contributors to the theater. Thanks for all you do and to MANY more years of service!
Thank you, Randy, for your feedback and support! Much appreciated. – Justin
Thank you Justin for all your writing over the years. As a beginning Drama Teacher in 2008 when I discovered your blog I was OVER THE MOON! Your great insight, teaching suggestions, resources and research have all helped me in my Drama teaching career since then. Congratulations on your consistent hard work. I have no doubt that you have contributed to more than just my Drama teaching career!
Thank you for your kind words and support over many years, CJ! I really appreciate it! – Justin