Saturday, June 6, 2020
Respect and inclusivity are vital in the drama classroom. One way to demonstrate respect and inclusivity is to use students’ personal pronouns correctly. How does a person wish to be refer…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 30, 2020
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession; many even consider teaching to be their calling. Theatre and drama teachers have the privilege of sharing their passion for performing arts wi…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 23, 2020
Working from home has become the new normal for many of us, and with it comes new challenges. The line between home life and school life has become increasingly blurred with distance learnin…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 16, 2020
As we are quickly discovering, distance learning has its share of challenges. There’s new technology to navigate, lessons and assignments to adapt for use outside of the classroom, near-co…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 9, 2020
The term “self-care” is often met with eye-rolling and sarcastic laughter. We equate self-care with basking in a Jacuzzi with a fancy drink, taking a luxury cruise, or “treating yo’s…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 2, 2020
We’re in the midst of a global pandemic and we’ve been thrown into a situation with many unknowns. We don’t know when we’ll be able to safely see our friends and family in person. We…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 25, 2020
The following exercise has a straightforward premise: watch a movie musical and analyze it! This written exercise helps students practice skills including analytical and critical thinking, o…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 18, 2020
It’s fun and interesting to imagine alternate endings to our favourite musicals. What if Annie had ended up being adopted by Lily and Rooster in Annie? What if the Von Trapp family wasn’…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 11, 2020
The following exercise challenges students to take on the role of costume designer and come up with a modern look for a character from a different era. Students will learn about the characte…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 4, 2020
Distance Learning Note: This blog post is written for an in-class scavenger hunt. But, this is an activity that can easily be adapted for distance learning. Students can work independently t…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 28, 2020
The purpose of this group exercise is to see how technical effects can change the mood and atmosphere of a performed scene. Students will have the opportunity to perform and observe others, …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, March 24, 2020
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMMonday, March 23, 2020
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSunday, March 22, 2020
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 11:00AMSaturday, March 21, 2020
The phrase “technical theatre” can be intimidating for some drama teachers. They may feel that they don’t have adequate experience to teach technical theatre, or that they just aren’…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMFriday, March 20, 2020
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMThursday, March 19, 2020
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 03:45PMSaturday, March 14, 2020
We all know the value of a great stage manager, and it’s important to give students the opportunity to take on this vital role. However, if your student stage manager has never done the jo…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 7, 2020
Technical theatre is not my specialty. I admire the creative types who create artful mood lighting, whip together fabulous costumes, make props with little more than glue and glitter, and bu…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 29, 2020
Rehearsing for your school production is hard work. There is an abundance of decisions to be made, students to manage, and schedules to maintain. It can be overwhelming to even the most orga…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 22, 2020
Warm-ups are vital for the rehearsal process, to get students’ bodies and minds ready to work. They should include three parts – physical, vocal, and mental. Some students will resist wa…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 15, 2020
Cancelling a show is a difficult decision. There isn’t a “one answer fits all” solution – it must be handled on a case-by-case basis. As much as possible, I believe that “the show …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 8, 2020
We all have grand plans when we’re directing shows. We want our students to engage with the material and rise to the challenges presented. We want our shows to look spectacular. However, i…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 1, 2020
Creating an effective rehearsal schedule is a crucial part of a school production’s success. There are many important rehearsals to allot time for, including this one: the off-book rehears…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 25, 2020
This month we’re focusing on helping different types of students in your drama class succeed. In the fourth and final part of this series, we’re focusing on the class clowns. Going back …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 18, 2020
This month we’re focusing on helping different types of students in your drama class succeed. In Part 3 of this series, we’re focusing on the introverts. Going back to the High School Mu…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 11, 2020
This month we’re focusing on helping different types of students in your drama class succeed. In Part 2 of this series, we’re focusing on the writer/composers. Going back to the High Sch…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 4, 2020
This month we’re focusing on helping different types of students in your drama class succeed. First, let’s start with the drama enthusiasts. Imagine the Disney Channel movie High School …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 28, 2019
We always ask our drama students to reflect on their experiences, and for good reason. Reflecting helps students gain a deeper understanding of the lessons taught, skills learned, and experi…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMWednesday, December 18, 2019
Do your students know how to give effective peer feedback? If not, they may not know what that actually looks like. If they don’t know what effective peer feedback is, how can they benefit…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 14, 2019
Social media often portrays students as fragile, sensitive snowflakes who can’t handle receiving feedback, especially if it’s negative. However, students need to learn to accept feedback…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM 
