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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Temporary Changes: Postponing, Cancelling, and Streaming Theatrefolk Shows by Craig Mason

If you have a Theatrefolk production scheduled between now and April 30, we want to let you know about some temporary changes regarding postponing, cancelling, or streaming your production. …

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Ensembles Are Characters Too! by Craig Mason

If you are working on a play or musical with a large ensemble, those actors can sometimes feel “less than” the named characters or the leads. I’m just in the ensemble. I don’t matter…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Merry Christmas from Your Friends at Theatrefolk by Craig Mason

Recorded live on location at Theatrefolk Global Headquarters…  The post Merry Christmas from Your Friends at Theatrefolk appeared first on The Theatrefolk Blog.

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Creating A Strong Ensemble by Craig Mason

Craig Mason is the instructor of the Drama Teacher Academy course Strong Ensemble = Strong Play. Craig was an professional actor for 15 years and spent a lot of time working in ensemble situ…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

What's the Peanalty for Videotaping a Play Without Permission? by Craig Mason

Let's face it - there is a lot of videotaping going on out there in those school theatres. Search the title of any popular play on YouTube and you'll see what I mean.

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 05:58PM
Friday, May 1, 2015

What is the Drama Teacher Academy? by Craig Mason

The Drama Teacher Academy offers Professional Development on-demand through video on-line courses. Every course in the DTA is specific to teaching theatre. It is a membership-based site cre…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Copyright in the Drama Classroom by Craig Mason

Episode 122: Copyright Cleared Up Do you  have to pay royalties on a show if there’s no ticket price? Are adaptations are always in the public domain? Craig Mason. Theatrefolk’s own co…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 07:00AM
Monday, January 19, 2015

Copyright For Drama Teachers by Craig Mason

  Copyright Law affects all Drama teachers, students and educators. Anyone who has anything to do with a play – be it photocopying the text for class, performing it in front of an…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 07:00AM
Monday, October 20, 2014

10 Questions to Ask During Rehearsal by Craig Mason

10 Questions to Ask During Rehearsal Questions are important in the theatre. They’re more important than answers. Rehearsing is all about exploration – at no part in the process shou…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 07:00AM
Monday, October 6, 2014

Having an Effective Table Read. A Guide for School Directors by Craig Mason

Having an Effective Table Read A table read is a common first rehearsal activity. The director, actors, and stage manager sit around a large table and read through the script. Oftentimes oth…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 07:00AM
Monday, September 22, 2014

What does Public Domain Mean? A Guide for Drama Teachers by Craig Mason

What does Public Domain Mean? A Guide for Drama Teachers I’m putting together a course for the Drama Teacher Academy and I wanted to share what I’ve learned about Public Domain material …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 06:38AM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Drama Teacher Academy Doors Closing! by Craig Mason

On the fence about joining the Drama Teacher Academy? Now is the time to take action! Get the PD you need when you need it. Workshops and lesson plans on demand. The response to the DTA has …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 07:01AM
Saturday, May 17, 2014

Emotional Baggage Production Photos by Craig Mason

We love getting photos from productions! Here is a set that came in from Daniel Graybeal, Theater Arts Teacher at Pickens High School who staged the show with the Young Actors Company of E…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 08:23AM
Thursday, March 27, 2014

What I wish I knew… when I started teaching drama [VIDEO] by Craig Mason

Enjoy this replay of our live Drama Teacher Hangout. We talked with Christian Kiley about the challenges facing new drama teachers. Topics covered: Tips for avoiding burnout. How to deal wit…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 07:00AM
Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Speeches from History – A Cross-Curricular Unit by Craig Mason

Here’s a unit you can use that combines technology, drama, and cross-curricular learning. Talk about a multi-purpose activity! Since the unit involves speeches, it’s probably best-suited…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:02PM
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Teach any Lesson Through Drama by Craig Mason

I was one of those math and science kids. But I also loved drama. I started university as a computer science student but left with a degree in theatre. I enjoyed studying calculus, chemistry…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Growing Your Drama Program Through Outreach by Craig Mason

“There are two ways of spreading light – to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith Wharton I was very lucky growing up where I did. I grew up in North Bay, Ontario, Cana…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Monday, February 17, 2014

Classroom Management in the Drama Classroom [VIDEO] by Craig Mason

Enjoy this replay of our live Drama Teacher Hangout. We talked with Matthew Webster about the unique issues that drama teachers face managing their classrooms. Topics covered: The biggest mi…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Lesson Plans for Drama Teachers by Craig Mason

Drama Teachers – Looking for lesson plans? Look no further! Here is a big ole’ list of links to Lesson Plans for Drama Teachers. See the bottom of this post for a printable PDF versi…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Monday, February 10, 2014

Robert Carlyle in Keep Walking – Movie Monologue Monday by Craig Mason

This week we’re looking at something that isn’t from a movie but it’s so brilliant that I just had to share it here. It’s Robert Carlyle in a commercial for Johnnie W…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Friday, February 7, 2014

Power Play Production Photos by Craig Mason

Here’s a great set of photos from Power Play by Lindsay Price. Thanks so much to Elizabethann Loffredo and Pinecrest Prep Middle High School.The post Power Play Production Photos app…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Friday, January 31, 2014

Agatha Rex Production Photos by Craig Mason

Here’s a great set of photos from Agatha Rex by Lindsay Price. Thanks so much to Eric Rohde and DeSales High School (Walla Walla, Washington).The post Agatha Rex Production Photos ap…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Hang Out With Us Live by Craig Mason

Join us for another Live Drama Teacher Hangout. This month’s theme is Classroom Management. How do you organize your classroom? How do you keep a reign on the chaos that naturally happens…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 08:11AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Arts Education Poster – Free Download by Craig Mason

Last week on the blog Lindsay put together a fantastic look at the data in support of Arts Education. Check it out here. This week we’re going to look at Arts Education in words – wh…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Monday, January 20, 2014

A Chorus Line – A “Nothing” Showdown – Movie Scene Monday by Craig Mason

We’re changing Movie Monologue Monday a bit this year. We’re going to add a character or two and call it Movie Scene Monday. Not as alliterative as the original title, but itR…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Thursday, January 16, 2014

A Melodramatic Look at Melodramatic Comedies by Craig Mason

This is a Guest Post from Alina Deveraux, famed author (or so she tells us). See the bottom of the post for a free printable PDF melodrama activity including two monologues and a scene from…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Eight Great TED Talks for Arts Educators by Craig Mason

TED is an organization that arranges conferences around the notion of “Ideas Worth Spreading.” Many of the talks centre around science and technology, but they also have a healt…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Monday, January 13, 2014

Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke in Dead Poets Society – Movie Scene Monday by Craig Mason

We’re changing Movie Monologue Monday a bit this year. We’re going to add a character or two and call it Movie Scene Monday. Not as alliterative as the original title, but itR…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 04:07PM
Monday, January 6, 2014

Richard Dreyfuss and Alicia Witt in Mr. Holland’s Opus – Movie Scene Monday by Craig Mason

We’re changing Movie Monologue Monday a bit this year. We’re going to add a character or two and call it Movie Scene Monday. Not as alliterative as the original title, but itR…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Friday, January 3, 2014

Through the Looking-Glass Production Photos by Craig Mason

Here’s a great set of photos from Through the Looking-Glass by Lindsay Price. Thanks so much to Trudianne Thom and Waterford Union High School.The post Through the Looking-Glass Prod…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM
Friday, December 27, 2013

Floating on a Don’t Care Cloud Production Photos by Craig Mason

Here’s a great set of photos from Floating on a Don’t Care Cloud by Lindsay Price. Thanks so much to Gord Billard and John Arnalukjuak High School.The post Floating on a Don&#…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards