349 stories by "Kerry Hishon"
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…
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 …
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 s…
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. T…
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 outdoors.…
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 right …
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 virtually.…
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…
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 be…
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 …
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 focus a…
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: the m…
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…
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 experime…
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 characte…
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 mayhem …
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 has …
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, differ…
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, refle…
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 on …
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…
