What’s My Line? This Theater Life | La Salle Prep Theater

What’s my Line? Art is an Instrument of War

by Michael Shelton | Mar 22, 2022 | What's My Line? This Theater Life

It’s an incendiary statement. Art is an instrument of war. I think some of this might connect to the complicated history we have here in the United States with art, specifically art as entertainment. The numbers don’t lie…we love us some art here in...

What’s my Line? What Could Be pt. 3 of 4 – Artistry

by Michael Shelton | Dec 29, 2021 | What's My Line? This Theater Life

We’ve talked about excellence in individual character, excellence in show quality, next up…excellence in artistry. I’d like to go back in time a bit, if you’ll allow me. I’ve worked at school’s without a designated theater class during the day....

What’s my Line? What Could Be – pt. 4 of 4 – Leadership

by Michael Shelton | Dec 28, 2021 | What's My Line? This Theater Life

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewy, American philosopher and educational reformer Excellence in Leadership. I want my student artists to be leaders. Leaders in the theater. Leaders in the school. Leaders in the...

What’s my Line? What Could Be pt. 2 of 4 – Show Excellence

by Michael Shelton | Dec 28, 2021 | What's My Line? This Theater Life

Taking a moment to recap the last post. For me, excellence in theater is developed through: Excellence in individual character Excellence in show quality Excellence in artistry Excellence in leadership In the last post we chatted about excellence in individual...

What’s my Line? What Could Be pt. 1 of 4 – Individual Character

by Michael Shelton | Dec 25, 2021 | What's My Line? This Theater Life

Firstly, happy holidays everyone! Why am I spending a bit of time on Christmas morning sharing about excellence? Mostly it’s because our kiddos are quietly playing with their toys…so I have a few moments to share some thoughts and secondly, it’s...

What’s my Line? Listening for Understanding

by Michael Shelton | Nov 19, 2021 | What's My Line? This Theater Life

“What do you mean?” I pause for a moment, a bit unsure about the next words out of my mouth. “I’m sorry?” I say. “I don’t know what you mean?” FREEZE FRAME. Often in this situation there are two possible outcomes for Mr. Shelton. 1. The consequences from my initial...