Saturday, August 7, 2021
The concept of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) was defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) more than two decades ago to promote equity and excel…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, July 31, 2021
It’s gratifying when a student lets you know that they are interested in pursuing a career in the performing arts. You have clearly made an impact on them, and they’re looking for assist…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, July 24, 2021
This fun improv game challenges students to work together and think quickly on their feet to create a scene that solves a problem, using skills possessed by characters with different occupat…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, July 17, 2021
The following improvisation game challenges students to stay in character, think on their feet, keep the scene going, and react to each other. They’re also likely going to laugh, because o…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, July 10, 2021
Some students take drama class with the intention of becoming an actor, director, or playwright in the future. Many others take drama class simply because it’s fun. Some students take it b…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, July 3, 2021
Some improv games call for an action to start the scene, but many improv scenes require a character with a specific job or occupation to get the scene going. Here are fifty gender-neutral oc…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, June 22, 2021
Adaptations are super fun to perform. It’s really cool to see a favourite book, film, or even board game come to life before your eyes onstage. On top of that, you can put many different s…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, June 19, 2021
We are all about character analysis — it’s a great tool for helping students develop a deeper understanding of characters in plays that they are studying, performing in, or creating. Rea…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, June 8, 2021
If you’re looking for plays and musicals to include in your drama classroom library, look no further — here are 35 plays and musicals featuring LGBTQ+ characters, stories, and themes. In…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, June 5, 2021
In 2021, you would think we’d be at a point where inclusivity and acceptance are the norm. However, LGBTQ+ students are still frequently the victims of bullying, harassment, and discrimina…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, May 25, 2021
The following distance learning exercise challenges students to take their performances outdoors. Students will select a monologue, perform and film it outdoors, and submit it for evaluation…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 22, 2021
Looking for some new prompts to get your students writing or improvising? Here are fifty spring- and summer-themed action prompts that you can use to get your students feeling refreshed and …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 15, 2021
In our previous post (Performing Outdoors Part 1: Technical Considerations), we discussed technical concerns that may arise when selecting a venue to perform outdoors. Today we’re tackling…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 8, 2021
Performing outdoors can be a lot of fun — Shakespeare in the park, anyone? But as with any theatrical undertaking, there are some things to consider before getting started with rehearsals.…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, May 1, 2021
The sun is shining and the weather is getting warmer, so let’s take advantage of that and learn about outdoor theatre. There are many historical examples of theatre that was staged outdoor…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 24, 2021
If you miss doing shows with your students, you’re not alone. We’re all missing live theatre! Luckily, there are playwrights writing virtual plays for online platforms that you can do ri…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 17, 2021
In “Drama Class ABCs,” students work together as a class to create a children’s alphabet book of important theatre-related words and phrases. This project can be done in person or virt…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 10, 2021
Students are hyper-aware of their looks and how they perceive their bodies. On top of this, they are also concerned about how others perceive their looks and bodies. With many classes occurr…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, April 3, 2021
Unless you have perfect timing, when you’re producing a show with your students, you will be performing it at a different time of year than what the show is set in. For example, you might …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 27, 2021
First things first: what is a musical revue? A musical revue is a style of musical theatre that combines singing, dancing, music, and sketches. The material included in the revue focuses on …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 20, 2021
The following distance learning exercise is active and flexible. It focuses on mask work, and challenges students to use their skills of observation, critical thinking, and creative thinking…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 13, 2021
The following exercise is flexible. It can be completed via distance learning or live in class. If students are completing this exercise online, they do not need to turn on their cameras or …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 6, 2021
The following warm-up game uses found objects and allows students to work on their improvisation, storytelling, and character building skills. Take the well-known elementary school activity …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 27, 2021
Teachers, you work so hard to make amazing virtual lesson plans for your students. And for that, we applaud you all — you are awesome! But we know, the burnout is real. If that time come…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 20, 2021
Welcome to part three of Theatrefolk’s The Other Side of the Story series! We’ve written about exploring the perspectives of the villain and the best friend. Today’s post brings into f…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 13, 2021
Welcome to part two of Theatrefolk’s The Other Side of the Story series! (Find part one here.) Today’s post brings into focus a character that’s normally just outside of the spotlight:…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 6, 2021
Welcome to our second series of exercises for 2021: The Other Side of the Story! This series of exercises will focus on exploring, expanding, and creating new stories from the perspectives o…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, January 26, 2021
Welcome to Part 5 of Theatrefolk’s Superhero Series. Your students have accomplished a lot: They created their own original superheroes, super sidekicks, and supervillains, and have experi…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 23, 2021
Welcome to Part 4 of Theatrefolk’s Superhero Series. So far, your students have created their own original superheroes, super sidekicks, and supervillains. Now, we need to get those charac…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 16, 2021
Welcome to Part 3 of Theatrefolk’s Superhero Series! In our last posts we’ve created original superheroes and super sidekicks. Now it’s time to create some conflict and add a dash of m…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 9, 2021
Welcome to Part 2 of Theatrefolk’s Superhero Series! In our last post, we talked about creating an original superhero character. Now we’re going to give the superhero a sidekick. Batman …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM 
