Thursday, June 16, 2022
Have you wondered how to take improv to the next level with your students? Your High School Improv Show Playbook is the “how-to” guide for you! Empower students to present their first …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 05:19PMFriday, June 3, 2022
You have questions. We have answers! We’ve rounded up some of the most common questions we receive about Theatrefolk – our plays, our resources, and much more. Read on to find out more a…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 09:09AMWednesday, May 25, 2022
There is a lot of talk about what teachers should be doing to create inclusive classrooms for LGBTQ+ students. But the amount of information and resources available can be overwhelming. Wher…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMThursday, May 5, 2022
Scene-Spurs: Writing Prompts for Dramatic Depth – Volume Two is a collection of photo-based writing prompts plus an instruction guide to integrate them into your drama classroom. Each Spur…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 11:26AMSunday, May 1, 2022
Are you looking for plays for your Spanish students? These plays are available for productions or classwork and all have relatable and relevant themes, with modest technical requirements. Pe…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMThursday, April 28, 2022
A successful theatre experience requires respect for and from everyone involved in the production — from the performers to the backstage crew to the audience. No matter the role, everyone …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 10:07PMMonday, April 4, 2022
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Tired of fairy tale adaptations that are sickly sweet? Enter Grim and Gruesome Grimm! This adaptation of Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMFriday, April 1, 2022
Global citizenship focuses on the world as a whole and our place within it. With Active Citizenship in the Drama Classroom you can encourage students to take ownership of their voices and …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMThursday, March 24, 2022
Let’s talk about dressing room setups. When your students are getting ready for a show, are they comfortable with their changing facilities? Does your setup meet the needs of all your stud…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 02:48PMMonday, March 14, 2022
Recently we called out to middle school and high school student writers to share their voices and perspectives on a holiday, celebration or remembrance through their original monologue submi…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 09:48PMFriday, March 11, 2022
Whether you’re new to teaching or new to teaching drama, producing your very first show can evoke equal parts excitement, nervousness, and terror. You know you want it to be great for your…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 04:31PMDrama teachers are special people. Sharing their passion for theatre and the arts with their students is an incredible gift, and the impact of a great drama teacher extends far beyond the cl…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 04:05PMThursday, March 10, 2022
You need your students to work independently on a scene but when it’s time to present they seem to have forgotten everything you’ve taught them. Scene Self-Staging: Teaching Students to …
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 04:56PMMonday, February 28, 2022
The drama classroom has always promoted skills and lessons that are based on the foundation of social and emotional learning (SEL). Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relatio…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMTuesday, February 22, 2022
As theatre educators, we typically do what we do because of a passion for both theatre and teaching. When our students struggle, we’re often the first ones in their corner cheering them on…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 03:23PMFriday, February 11, 2022
The ability to memorize lines is an essential part of any actor’s toolkit. The better you learn your lines, the more confident you will be on stage. The more confident you are on stage, th…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 04:16PMDiversity and representation in the drama classroom is imperative for students and teachers alike. BIPOC Voices & Perspectives: Monologue Resource is an incredible collection of origin…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMThursday, February 10, 2022
The Theatrefolk 2021–2022 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Panel shares its thoughts on LGBTQ+ inclusive questions for your beginning of the year survey. What strategies do you u…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 09:03AMThe Theatrefolk 2021–2022 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Panel shares its thoughts on pronouns. “I grew up with a mom and two sisters. There was a lot of female power. Growin…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 09:03AMThe Theatrefolk 2021–2022 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Panel shares its thoughts on non-gendered honorifics and group greetings. “Every time I addressed a group I was direc…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 09:01AMTuesday, February 8, 2022
There are many reasons to get into teaching theatre. Whether it comes from a love of teaching or a love of theatre, it’s important to take a deep breath and enjoy the journey. Learn from t…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMMonday, February 7, 2022
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. A Recipe of Me by Kate Kilpatrick is an incredible ensemble play with authentic middle school characters for middle school students. We see people al…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMThursday, February 3, 2022
Every production requires the right blend of individuals to help tell the story. As theatre teachers, the challenge is finding these individuals and matching them to the parts that will best…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 02:02PMMonday, January 17, 2022
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Funhouse by Lindsay Price is an incredibly unique and challenging vignette-style play that is an excellent catalyst for conversations around bullying…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMMonday, January 10, 2022
Costumes are a fabulous part of theatre — they help tell the story, they help actors get into character, and they immediately tell the audience something about what’s going on. But wheth…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 11:00AMWhether you’re a new drama teacher or new to teaching drama, you’ll encounter many challenges in your first few years. Methods of Teaching Theatre: A Teacher Toolkit by Matt Webster is d…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMMonday, January 3, 2022
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. In the high school dramedy, Thought Traps by Lindsay Price, even happy people have issues. Will they be able to set themselves free from the past who…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMMonday, December 27, 2021
At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre educators who share their stories and continue to make their classrooms and stages a warm and wonderful place for all students. Julie Zatko is a Nort…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMMonday, December 20, 2021
At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre educators who share their stories and continue to make their classrooms and stages a warm and wonderful place for all students. Dr. Jimmy Chrismon is…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:14PMSunday, December 19, 2021
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Gorgon Sisters by Laramie Dean is a fabulous take on some Ancient Greek characters – complete with lots of casting flexibility and suggested cu…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AMWednesday, December 15, 2021
At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre teachers who share their stories and continue to make theatre and the classroom a warm and wonderful place for all students. A veteran teacher of 26+…
SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 11:56AM 
