Wyatt L Kaiser

Teaching Philosophy

I am a teacher who works with my students to understand their needs. I believe in creating a space where students can explore different worlds and examine human nature. It is my job to provide opportunities for my students to create theatre that is relevant to them and their communities.

I not only want to educate but also to foster a community—a home—for students who need one. Students should have autonomy in their education, and I want to provide them with the opportunity to teach me. I am a teacher who wants to shape my lessons and teaching style to best fit my students' abilities. I value opinions and reflect on critiques to improve myself and better support future students as theatre-makers.

Theatre education should be accessible to all, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Theatre is about creating art when there seems to be no joy. Theatre is about growth and learning from mistakes. Theatre is my passion, and teaching is how I share it.

 

Lessons and Units

 

High School Level

All lessons designed are aligned with Texas Theatre TEKS. Lessons included:

  • Mixing True Makeup Foundation

  • Vaudeville’ Magic Lanterns

  • Costume Rendering

  • Underground Process Drama

  • Viewpoints


Middle School Level

All lessons designed are aligned with Texas Theatre TEKS. Units with lesson and assessments included:

  • Acting 101

  • Intro to Theatre

  • Processional Giant Puppet Theatre

  • Underground 2019 Process Drama

  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Dr. Gonzales - Character Analysis/Acting Unit

  • Still Life with Iris Tech Unit


Elementary level

All lessons designed are aligned with Texas Theatre TEKS. Lessons included:

  • Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match Story Drama

  • Seasons and Changing Arts Integration Lesson