Gloria Panzera
@gloriapanzera.bsky.social
Writer, wife, mom, teacher, wannabe movie critic, and amateur foodie. WITH ALL MY LOVE, I WAIT out now. She/her
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Took the kid to see Merrily We Roll Along in the theater. I was a bit worried he wouldn’t like it, but when it ended, he turned to me and said, “That was good. The music was great!” What can I say, but my boy has taste. 💅
December 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Took the kid to see Merrily We Roll Along in the theater. I was a bit worried he wouldn’t like it, but when it ended, he turned to me and said, “That was good. The music was great!” What can I say, but my boy has taste. 💅
If the rapture really on Tuesday, thank God (that’s who we’re thanking, right?). I really am tired of cleaning my bathroom and grading papers.
September 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
If the rapture really on Tuesday, thank God (that’s who we’re thanking, right?). I really am tired of cleaning my bathroom and grading papers.
This summer, I will be working with students to organize and improve our very limited backstage storage area. It would be really awesome to be able to focus on producing shows and not locating props.
www.donorschoose.org/project/no-m...
www.donorschoose.org/project/no-m...
No More Drama...in the Prop Closet!, a project from Mrs. Fiedler
Help me give my students an organized space for props, costumes, and theatre equipment. Our high school theatre program is growingand so is our collection of props, costumes, and set pieces! Curren...
www.donorschoose.org
May 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This summer, I will be working with students to organize and improve our very limited backstage storage area. It would be really awesome to be able to focus on producing shows and not locating props.
www.donorschoose.org/project/no-m...
www.donorschoose.org/project/no-m...
Do you all think an 11 year old can handle sitting through a live production of Les Mis?
May 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Do you all think an 11 year old can handle sitting through a live production of Les Mis?
The kid has 20 pages left of _Where the Red Fern Grows_. Please send good vibes. He is not ready.
May 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The kid has 20 pages left of _Where the Red Fern Grows_. Please send good vibes. He is not ready.
Who doesn't love a monopoly? As a theatre director at a public high school, this is a big bummer, especially when licensing shows is already so damn expensive.
Concord Buys Broadway Licensing Global (EXCLUSIVE)
Concord has purchased Broadway Licensing Global, which represents authors such as Arthur Miller, Lynn Nottage, Tom Stoppard and Tennessee Williams.
variety.com
May 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Who doesn't love a monopoly? As a theatre director at a public high school, this is a big bummer, especially when licensing shows is already so damn expensive.
This week is #TeacherAppreciationWeek & @donorschoose.bsky.social is offering projects additional funding when they use the code LIFTOFF. I've linked my project here. I'm looking to improve the variety of scripts my theatre students have access to. Can you help? www.donorschoose.org/project/plac...
Places, and Action! Scripts for Theatre, a project from Mrs. Fiedler
Help me give my students a variety of scripts to study and perform. Students need access to a variety of scripts to learn and improve their reading and acting skills. Currently, the students only h...
www.donorschoose.org
May 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This week is #TeacherAppreciationWeek & @donorschoose.bsky.social is offering projects additional funding when they use the code LIFTOFF. I've linked my project here. I'm looking to improve the variety of scripts my theatre students have access to. Can you help? www.donorschoose.org/project/plac...
Am I grouchy because of work, hormones, or ::gestures at everything:: ?
May 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Am I grouchy because of work, hormones, or ::gestures at everything:: ?
Thank you to the girl in the dressing room next to me for talking on speakerphone discussing the confidential reasons a colleague was fired. This is the kind of tea I live for.
April 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thank you to the girl in the dressing room next to me for talking on speakerphone discussing the confidential reasons a colleague was fired. This is the kind of tea I live for.
Me: What if the Easter bunny is a girl?
Kid: Should we just say “they/them” since we don’t know?
I’m sorry, but I love the thought to immediately be inclusive. ❤️
Kid: Should we just say “they/them” since we don’t know?
I’m sorry, but I love the thought to immediately be inclusive. ❤️
April 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Me: What if the Easter bunny is a girl?
Kid: Should we just say “they/them” since we don’t know?
I’m sorry, but I love the thought to immediately be inclusive. ❤️
Kid: Should we just say “they/them” since we don’t know?
I’m sorry, but I love the thought to immediately be inclusive. ❤️
The eleven-year-old comes up to me holding @legroff.bsky.social's The Monsters of Templeton: Can I read this? It sounds so good.
The kid has good taste. #raiseemright
The kid has good taste. #raiseemright
April 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The eleven-year-old comes up to me holding @legroff.bsky.social's The Monsters of Templeton: Can I read this? It sounds so good.
The kid has good taste. #raiseemright
The kid has good taste. #raiseemright
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Everyone’s like “this can’t be fascism it’s too dumb” but they don’t understand that fascism is in fact almost always very dumb! Fascist dictators are cruel and stupid men. And it’s popular because many people are cruel and stupid!
March 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Everyone’s like “this can’t be fascism it’s too dumb” but they don’t understand that fascism is in fact almost always very dumb! Fascist dictators are cruel and stupid men. And it’s popular because many people are cruel and stupid!
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Since it looks like Trump is actually planning to sign an order to dismantle the Department of Education TODAY, this thread has my full illustrated explainer on what the department does (and doesn't) do. With alt text! 1/4
March 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Since it looks like Trump is actually planning to sign an order to dismantle the Department of Education TODAY, this thread has my full illustrated explainer on what the department does (and doesn't) do. With alt text! 1/4
Today the music director for our upcoming show told me that I have dealt with almost every scenario in my first year as a director that most deal with in a decade. So, that might explain the heart palpitations.
March 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Today the music director for our upcoming show told me that I have dealt with almost every scenario in my first year as a director that most deal with in a decade. So, that might explain the heart palpitations.
Teaching in the age of AI is the actual worst thing. It is impossible to assign anything without several students per class using it. 1/3
March 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Teaching in the age of AI is the actual worst thing. It is impossible to assign anything without several students per class using it. 1/3
My *favorite” feature in Outlook is the unsent drafts that I was 100 percent sure I sent. Love that.
March 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My *favorite” feature in Outlook is the unsent drafts that I was 100 percent sure I sent. Love that.
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The great American philosopher Stanley Cavell wrote, “only in spending one’s life does one save it.” This equation seems less provable at the moment.
The more I live the more I’m astounded by how difficult it is to keep living and to remain a person. This is WORK.
March 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The great American philosopher Stanley Cavell wrote, “only in spending one’s life does one save it.” This equation seems less provable at the moment.
We aren’t actually putting distilled water in our humidifiers, right? RIGHT?
March 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We aren’t actually putting distilled water in our humidifiers, right? RIGHT?
I hate when the Oscar’s does self-aggrandizing. Just give me clips.
March 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I hate when the Oscar’s does self-aggrandizing. Just give me clips.
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Gene Hackman’s 10 Essential Movie Performances
YouTube video by Ringer Movies
youtu.be
February 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
10/10 no notes
If you're having friends over to watch Hollywood's biggest night, we've got 10 recipes that will at least work on a conceptual level.
Hosting an Oscars party? Here are menu ideas for each best picture nominee
If you're having friends over to watch Hollywood's biggest night, we've got 10 recipes that will at least work on a conceptual level.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Where are all my forks and teaspoons going??
February 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Where are all my forks and teaspoons going??
The kid [watching a Transformers movie]: Do you think this would ever happen on here?
Me: I hope so.
Husband and kid: Wait, what?
Me: I hope so.
Husband and kid: Wait, what?
February 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The kid [watching a Transformers movie]: Do you think this would ever happen on here?
Me: I hope so.
Husband and kid: Wait, what?
Me: I hope so.
Husband and kid: Wait, what?
My students told me I look like Severus Snape today, so that’s cool.
a man with long black hair and a scarf around his neck is standing in front of a group of people .
ALT: a man with long black hair and a scarf around his neck is standing in front of a group of people .
media.tenor.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
My students told me I look like Severus Snape today, so that’s cool.