Saturday, 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 …
Linked From 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…
Linked From 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 …
Linked From 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 …
Linked From 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…
Linked From 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…
Linked From 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:…
Linked From 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…
Linked From 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…
Linked From 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…
Linked From 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…
Linked From 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 …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, January 2, 2021
We’re starting 2021 off with a fun series of exercises focused on superheroes, supervillains, and super sidekicks! You’ll find ideas for character creation, playwriting opportunities, di…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 26, 2020
Wow — we’ve made it to the end of the year. Teaching has looked very different recently, but give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done. We have the opportunity now to rest, r…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 19, 2020
We don’t teach drama and direct shows to receive gifts, but it’s always a nice surprise to receive something in recognition of the effort we put into our work. At the end of the term, or…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 12, 2020
When was the last time you partook in some self-care? Does the thought of self-care feel indulgent or like something you have to earn or treat yourself to? What if you made sure self-care wa…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, December 5, 2020
Distance learning using video conferencing software is full of surprises and challenges. Some days, connecting and running your class goes off without a hitch. Other days, it seems like anyt…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 28, 2020
It’s not unusual to feel slightly disconnected from students while teaching virtually (and we don’t mean when the internet stops working!). Drama classes are all about human connection a…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 21, 2020
When teaching virtually to students with their cameras on, teachers get to witness all sorts of interesting student antics — students tuning in from strange locations (their closet, their …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 14, 2020
Let’s not mince words — distance learning is challenging. Teachers and students alike are missing out on that “real life” connection that in-person drama class provides, it’s hard …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, November 7, 2020
Our world has become increasingly dependent on digital means to work, play, and learn, and school is no exception. More and more students are participating in distance learning for their cla…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, October 31, 2020
When students are acting on camera – like when they are participating in a virtual drama class, or doing an online performance – their playing space is the rectangular area visible in th…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, October 24, 2020
The following exercise, Lipdub, brings together observation, critical thinking, scene writing, and vocal performance. As well, it’s a lot of fun! Lipdubs are commonly seen on YouTube as mu…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, October 13, 2020
Here’s a playwriting prompt exercise that takes advantage of something that’s frequently around us: advertisements! Ads are everywhere, and their main purpose is to sell us stuff. But we…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, October 10, 2020
Are your students feeling overwhelmed with possibilities for writing a new monologue? Do they need help focusing on one idea? Or are you simply looking for a way to get your students writing…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 26, 2020
The core tenet of improvisation is “Yes, and…” To keep the scene going, each participant must agree with any suggestion that is brought forward, and add something on. It’s a balance …
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 19, 2020
Keeping students focused and engaged is challenging enough in the drama classroom. It can be just as challenging trying to deal with disruptions in the virtual classroom, because you’re no…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 12, 2020
It can be difficult to get students to really feel committed to distance learning. It’s so easy for students to check out when they’re not physically present in a classroom. They may str…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, September 5, 2020
We’ve talked at length on the Theatrefolk blog about how studying drama can benefit students outside the drama classroom and how students can learn and develop soft skills from working on…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMSaturday, August 29, 2020
Here’s a warm-up game that is a lot of fun and gets students’ energy up. It’s a plus if you and your students are studying puppetry, but it’s not necessary to have done so. This is a…
Linked From Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, August 18, 2020
This warm-up game helps students work on a variety of skills: improvising, listening, observing, and working as a team. At the same time, it’s pretty silly and good for a laugh! This game …
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