Saturday, March 23, 2019
In education, inclusion refers to students with disabilities or special needs (whether their needs are medical, mental, physical, or psychological) spending most or all of their class time w…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 16, 2019
Being aware of your surroundings is a vital part of being an actor. Students must know what’s going on around them at all times. This is important from a theatrical standpoint – unless o…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 9, 2019
Here is a brainstorming exercise that you can use with your students when they have selected a broad topic and are trying to narrow it down or flesh out their ideas. For example, they may ha…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, March 2, 2019
Group work is an enormous part of drama class. Students are always working in groups, whether for warm-ups, improvisation, scene work, playwriting, working backstage, and more. Even if your …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 23, 2019
Starting your drama class with a Question of the Day is a great way to get your students into the “drama class” mindset. It’s a way to help create a routine for your students – they …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 16, 2019
Students will frequently be cast into roles that are vastly different from their real-life personalities. This is a good thing – it’s a great opportunity for students to grow their skill…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 9, 2019
In Script Analysis for Directors, Part 1: Scanning the Script, we started our pre-rehearsal planning process with a simple scan of the script to get our early thoughts and ideas out on pape…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, February 2, 2019
When I’m doing my pre-rehearsal preparations for a new show I’m directing, the first thing I do is an initial scan of the script. This is a useful way to start getting your primary thou…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 26, 2019
This improv game is inspired by The “What If” Game but takes it to a bigger, more ridiculous scale. This version of the game combines brainstorming, improvisation, risk-taking, thinking …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 19, 2019
Fear of failure is a huge concern in drama class. Nobody wants to fail – it’s not a good feeling, and students are hyper-aware of not only their own feelings, but their perceptions of wh…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 12, 2019
Students nowadays are more connected, aware, and tech-savvy than ever before. Yet, with all that connection and knowledge, students are hyper-aware of their insecurities, their desires not o…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 5, 2019
The title of this post is a bit of a misnomer because, truthfully, you can never have enough ideas! While you may not need every idea you’ve ever had at this very moment, the ideas you com…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 29, 2018
We reached out to you, our amazing community, through social media to ask, What are your biggest props/costume challenges for your productions or upcoming show?.Turns out, there are lots of …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 22, 2018
In the drama classroom and rehearsal space, drama teachers work with students to express themselves in a variety of ways. We encourage our students to push their boundaries, to explore new t…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 15, 2018
As theatre educators and do-it-all directors, we frequently feel the tell-tale signs of burnout. There is so much that must be done – lesson planning and preparation, marking, staff meetin…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 8, 2018
The backstage area can be chaotic enough without having to worry about all the props for the show. Help to reduce backstage stress by using these seven tips to help keep your props area neat…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 1, 2018
Having a master props list makes everyone’s life easier when it comes to knowing exactly what props are needed for your show, how each item is being acquired, and if a certain prop actuall…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 24, 2018
Full disclosure – lighting design is NOT my forte. I am in awe of those wonderful people with skills in creating atmosphere with just the right shade of lighting gel, an artfully angled in…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 17, 2018
Lights, sound, special effects – these are the cherries on top of the sundae of your already amazing production. And for each fabulous effect that you add to your show, you’ll need an eq…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 10, 2018
When working on a musical with your students, you will need to decide whether you will use a live band or backing (karaoke) tracks for the music. Whether you use a live band or backing track…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 3, 2018
That is the question…and it is yet another decision you must make while producing your upcoming school show. Yes, your students are making smart character choices and acting their hearts o…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, October 27, 2018
One of the stage manager’s most important tasks is to create and maintain the prompt book – sometimes known as the “show bible” – which is a master copy of the script and contains …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, October 20, 2018
As we all know, the role of the stage manager is a large and challenging one. And, while the stage manager is an amazing person, it’s always useful to have help. Enter the assistant stage …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, October 13, 2018
The role of the stage manager is a vital one in the theatrical process. Stage managers truly make the show happen. Without a great stage manager, rehearsals go awry, cues don’t happen, and…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, October 6, 2018
“The show must go on” is a common phrase in the theatre world, and a stage manager is one of the crucial people who ensures that the show does go on. The stage manager works side by side…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 29, 2018
Do you consider yourself a theatrical specialist with one definite focus? Or are you more the multi-passionate type? I certainly don’t ascribe to the “jack of all trades, master of none…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 22, 2018
Giving students the opportunity to direct is a great thing – it helps them to develop their leadership skills and creative thinking abilities, challenges them in a new theatrical medium, a…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 15, 2018
This is one of my absolute favourite theatre games. I always use it in my early drama classes because, not only is it a fun way to approach the basics of tableau, it’s a good way for stude…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 8, 2018
Congratulations – you are directing your first musical! You and your students will definitely face some challenges, especially if you normally direct plays. This is not to say that directi…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 1, 2018
First impressions matter! Getting your first day of drama class started on the right foot is so important for setting the tone for the rest of the semester. No matter whether you have a clas…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, August 25, 2018
Costumes, whether fabulously extravagant, simple and functional, ragged and threadbare, or anything in between, are lots of fun. Costumes help to tell the story of the show visually, and rea…
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