Thinking Out Loud Episode 28

What the Audience Doesn’t See, with Jamie Yuen-Shore, Theater Director and Humanities Teacher

Episode launch date: September 8, 2026

What does it take to make two hours onstage feel effortless? This week, we talk with Jamie Yuen-Shore, JCHS Theater Director, educator, and longtime Bay Area theater artist, about what happens behind the curtain—and why the magic of live theater depends on hard work, precision, collaboration, and trust. Ms. Jamie shares why she sees a musical as the ultimate team sport, how students grow into leadership through the rehearsal process, and why the most powerful lessons sometimes come from doing something over and over until you get it right. We also talk about the unique energy of live performance and what makes JCHS Theater such a deeply valued part of the school community.

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