Competition: Performing in Pairs
Now is the time of year that many students compete in monologues, duets and group events. It can be a challenge to figure out where to begin – how do you prepare? How do you properly p…
Now is the time of year that many students compete in monologues, duets and group events. It can be a challenge to figure out where to begin – how do you prepare? How do you properly p…
The highs and lows that teenagers face are truly universal. The students at the American International School in Hong Kong recognized this fact and selected Sixteen in 10 Minutes or Less by …
There is no more class that is more divergent than the drama classroom. You have the vast number of different students who end up in your classroom, some who want to be there and some who do…
Episode 190: I thought I wanted to be a drama teacher Ashley and Anastasia both graduated with Drama in Education degrees. They both wanted to teach. And then… they didn't. Listen to their…
Time for a Tfolk Top Ten Plays For…. Student Directors. Do you have a student directing class? Do you have students who show a knack for taking charge and establishing vision? Then you nee…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. If you’re looking for a play that takes a stand and gets people talking, then read on. This month we’re featuring Clowns with Guns by Chri…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Today’s feature is Anonymous by Allison Green. It’s the story of every teenager: trying to fit in, trying to belong, trying to fall in lov…
School's back in session and it's time to get your students excited about the play and focused on the process. Easier said than done? Not with the right planning and resources in place. We'v…
Are you sometime’s amazed at how many apostrophe’s s’ome people manage to fi’t into s’entence’s? Then you’re not the only one. That’s just the…
We asked drama teachers: How do you address scheduling conflicts? Between sports and students' activities, how do you ensure that your rehearsals are attended and your students are prepared?…
Time for a Tfolk Top Ten Plays For…. Everything! Can’t find the time to climb a mountain of scripts to choose the right production for your group? We’ve made it super easy for …
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Today we’re excited to share a swashbuckling comedic adventure with you – The Dread Pirate Sadie by Steven Stack. Sadie wishes to leave he…
Episode 189: Theatre is my life line At 15, Amy Oestreicher believed that she was going to be a performer and go to Broadway. Life threw a curveball at Amy to make Broadway the farthest poss…
Trying to find your place in the world as a teenager can be tough. We all have our stories. “New and old, complete and untold.” The high school drama, Anonymous, is a story of…
Whether you're an experienced drama educator or brand new to the world of theatre, it always helps to have a plan in place. We've rounded up some of our best resources to help ease the trans…
Scott Giessler is a teacher and a playwright. He went into theatre teaching without any training. Not only is he still doing it, but he has a strong philosophy for how to do it. He's well aw…
Time for a Tfolk Top Ten Plays For…. High School. We're a company that focuses on high school performers so the majority of our scripts are high school plays. But we know the score: you wa…
Time for a Tfolk Top Ten Plays For… Beginner Actors. Everybody has to start somewhere. Every drama student has to be in their first play. So here's 10 to choose from! Every one of thes…
Time for a Tfolk Top Ten Plays For… Advanced Actors. You have students who can go to the next level. They are ready to tackle scripts beyond the norm of character development and reali…
If you’re looking for a classical adaptation with great characters, lots of humour, and strong ensemble work, keep reading! In the lively, full-length adaptation, The Canterbury Tales …
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Today we've got horror. That's right horror theatre. We love this genre and love being able to offer it to you with Steven Stack's new play Horror Mov…
We asked drama teachers: What are your tips for bringing shy or hesitant students out of their shells? Do you let them have the time they need to get comfortable participating, or does it wo…
Whether you're an experienced drama teacher or brand-new to the field, every drama educator needs more – more resources, more exercises, more help, more time. We're so excited to intro…
If you’re looking for a high school or middle school play with a little bit of everything, look no further! The Bottom of the Lake by Steven Stack is an amazing combination of ghost st…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Today we look at The Baloney, the Pickle, the Zombies, and Other Things I Hide From My Mother, a comedy for high schools and middle schools where Trev…