About Us
Better Together
Keara and Eben Gordon
Creative Directors and Founders
Our Family
"We have been blessed with the ability to support and raise our family, doing what we love!"
The dramatic arts is unique in its ability to cross over into multiple aspects of every day life. Practically Dramatic will provide you with the tools you need professionally, personally, or academically.
Why Practically Dramatic?
The Spark
What we do
Practically Dramatic, LLC was conceived with the knowledge that the skills taught in dramatic arts are skills that have practical applications to our every day lives. We have nearly 40 years of teaching experience between the two of us, and even more years of experience as professional actors and directors.
EXPECTATIONS
In providing a drama curriculum for students, it is not expected that they will leave with a passion to become a performer on stage or in the movies, but by participating in drama games and group activities, and performing in front of an audience, students are also practicing conflict resolution, team building, empathy, and are encouraged to present themselves with confidence.
What we do
What we do
Specializing in the implementation of dramatic and performing arts education including musical, public speaking and communication skills, We will assist your educational institution in the integration of dramatic arts, communications or public speaking and presentation skills into programming based on the needs of your school.
ONE- ON- ONE
We offer one-on-one coaching for individuals or small groups who are interested in strengthening their own public speaking, acting, and singing skills.
OUR STUDENTS
The students We have taught over the years have left our classrooms with new found confidence and connection with classmates, some of whom were very like-minded, while others, who they may have not had the opportunity in the past to connect with, were given a space to understand each other‘s similarities and differences.
DRAMA Class Values
Dreaming as a team working together as a team to accomplish a goal as simple as playing an acting game successfully or as big as rehearsing, performing and producing a big theatrical production.
Respecting yourself and each other as an audience member, fellow performer.
Acting with bravery. Stepping outside of your comfort zone in a safe space. Feeling nervous and yet doing what is asked of you is an invaluable skill.
Mindfully listen and speak. In an age of constant distraction, we practice mindfulness through meditation, yoga, and improvisational focus activities.
Allowing space for classmates, we practice personal spatial awareness as well as emotional space for generosity of thoughts and emotion.
Testimonials
Testimonials
"What makes Practically Dramatic stand out from the rest, is Eben and Keara! What they bring to the table, outside of years of teaching experience, is a unique style, perspective, talent and ability to connect with their students!" ~Didi, colleague
"Mr. Gordon makes public speaking class fun!" ~Grade 3 Student
"Drama class is my favorite. I act out stories with my friends!" ~Kindergarten Student
"Mr. Gordon is the reason I had the confidence to pursue a career in musical theatre." ~Sunny, former student
"Mrs. Gordon was and still is a role model for me!" Kate, former student
Fun FAQs
Testimonials
Fun FAQs
Keara began her acting career when she portrayed Whitney Houston as a young girl in the 1986 video The Greatest Love of All!
Eben was a Jon Bon Jovi's stand in for the video Have a Nice Day