Temporary Changes: Postponing, Cancelling, and Streaming Theatrefolk Shows by Craig Mason

If you have a Theatrefolk production scheduled between now and April 30, we want to let you know about some temporary changes regarding postponing, cancelling, or streaming your production. …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 4:49pm on March 12, 2020☆⚑

Ensembles Are Characters Too! by Craig Mason

If you are working on a play or musical with a large ensemble, those actors can sometimes feel "less than" the named characters or the leads. I'm just in the ensemble. I don't matter. You wa…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 1:00am on March 28, 2016☆⚑

Merry Christmas from Your Friends at Theatrefolk by Craig Mason

Recorded live on location at Theatrefolk Global Headquarters…  The post Merry Christmas from Your Friends at Theatrefolk appeared first on The Theatrefolk Blog.

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 9:00am on December 23, 2015☆⚑

Creating A Strong Ensemble by Craig Mason

Craig Mason is the instructor of the Drama Teacher Academy course Strong Ensemble = Strong Play. Craig was an professional actor for 15 years and spent a lot of time working in ensemble situ…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 1:00am on August 3, 2015☆⚑

What's the Peanalty for Videotaping a Play Without Permission? by Craig Mason

Let's face it - there is a lot of videotaping going on out there in those school theatres. Search the title of any popular play on YouTube and you'll see what I mean.

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

What is the Drama Teacher Academy? by Craig Mason

The Drama Teacher Academy offers Professional Development on-demand through video on-line courses. Every course in the DTA is specific to teaching theatre. It is a membership-based site c…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 1:00am on May 1, 2015☆⚑

Copyright in the Drama Classroom by Craig Mason

Episode 122: Copyright Cleared Up Do you  have to pay royalties on a show if there's no ticket price? Are adaptations are always in the public domain? Craig Mason. Theatrefolk's own co…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 7:00am on January 20, 2015☆⚑

Copyright For Drama Teachers by Craig Mason

  Copyright Law affects all Drama teachers, students and educators. Anyone who has anything to do with a play – be it photocopying the text for class, performing it in front of an…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 7:00am on January 19, 2015☆⚑

10 Questions to Ask During Rehearsal by Craig Mason

10 Questions to Ask During Rehearsal Questions are important in the theatre. They're more important than answers. Rehearsing is all about exploration – at no part in the process should…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 7:00am on October 20, 2014☆⚑

Having an Effective Table Read. A Guide for School Directors by Craig Mason

Having an Effective Table Read A table read is a common first rehearsal activity. The director, actors, and stage manager sit around a large table and read through the script. Oftentimes oth…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 7:00am on October 6, 2014☆⚑

What does Public Domain Mean? A Guide for Drama Teachers by Craig Mason

What does Public Domain Mean? A Guide for Drama Teachers I'm putting together a course for the Drama Teacher Academy and I wanted to share what I've learned about Public Domain material R…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 6:38am on September 22, 2014☆⚑

Drama Teacher Academy Doors Closing! by Craig Mason

On the fence about joining the Drama Teacher Academy? Now is the time to take action! Get the PD you need when you need it. Workshops and lesson plans on demand. The response to the DTA has …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 7:01am on August 21, 2014☆⚑

Emotional Baggage Production Photos by Craig Mason

We love getting photos from productions! Here is a set that came in from Daniel Graybeal, Theater Arts Teacher at Pickens High School who staged the show with the Young Actors Company …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 8:23am on May 17, 2014☆⚑

What I wish I knew… when I started teaching drama [VIDEO] by Craig Mason

Enjoy this replay of our live Drama Teacher Hangout. We talked with Christian Kiley about the challenges facing new drama teachers. Topics covered: Tips for avoiding burnout. How to deal wit…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 7:00am on March 27, 2014☆⚑

Speeches from History " A Cross-Curricular Unit by Craig Mason

Here's a unit you can use that combines technology, drama, and cross-curricular learning. Talk about a multi-purpose activity! Since the unit involves speeches, it's probably best-suited to …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 1:02pm on March 25, 2014☆⚑

Teach any Lesson Through Drama by Craig Mason

I was one of those math and science kids. But I also loved drama. I started university as a computer science student but left with a degree in theatre. I enjoyed studying calculus, chemistry…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on March 11, 2014☆⚑

Growing Your Drama Program Through Outreach by Craig Mason

"There are two ways of spreading light " to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." ~Edith Wharton I was very lucky growing up where I did. I grew up in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Po…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on March 4, 2014☆⚑

Classroom Management in the Drama Classroom [VIDEO] by Craig Mason

Enjoy this replay of our live Drama Teacher Hangout. We talked with Matthew Webster about the unique issues that drama teachers face managing their classrooms. Topics covered: The biggest mi…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on February 17, 2014☆⚑

Lesson Plans for Drama Teachers by Craig Mason

Drama Teachers – Looking for lesson plans? Look no further! Here is a big ole' list of links to Lesson Plans for Drama Teachers. See the bottom of this post for a printable PDF version…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on February 11, 2014☆⚑

Robert Carlyle in Keep Walking " Movie Monologue Monday by Craig Mason

This week we’re looking at something that isn’t from a movie but it’s so brilliant that I just had to share it here. It’s Robert Carlyle in a commercial for Johnnie W…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on February 10, 2014☆⚑

Power Play Production Photos by Craig Mason

Here’s a great set of photos from Power Play by Lindsay Price. Thanks so much to Elizabethann Loffredo and Pinecrest Prep Middle High School.The post Power Play Production Photos…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on February 7, 2014☆⚑

Agatha Rex Production Photos by Craig Mason

Here’s a great set of photos from Agatha Rex by Lindsay Price. Thanks so much to Eric Rohde and DeSales High School (Walla Walla, Washington).The post Agatha Rex Production Photo…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on January 31, 2014☆⚑

Hang Out With Us Live by Craig Mason

Join us for another Live Drama Teacher Hangout. This month's theme is Classroom Management. How do you organize your classroom? How do you keep a reign on the chaos that naturally happens…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 8:11am on January 30, 2014☆⚑

Arts Education Poster " Free Download by Craig Mason

Last week on the blog Lindsay put together a fantastic look at the data in support of Arts Education. Check it out here. This week we're going to look at Arts Education in words – what…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on January 28, 2014☆⚑

A Chorus Line " A "Nothing" Showdown " Movie Scene Monday by Craig Mason

We’re changing Movie Monologue Monday a bit this year. We’re going to add a character or two and call it Movie Scene Monday. Not as alliterative as the original title, but itR…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 12:00pm on January 20, 2014☆⚑