Active Citizenship in the Drama Classroom
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 …
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 …
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 studen…
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…
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 s…
Drama 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…
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 Bloc…
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…
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. …
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, the …
Diversity and representation in the drama classroom is imperative for students and teachers alike. BIPOC Voices & Perspectives: Monologue Resource is an incredible collection of or…
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 use…
The 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. Growing up…
The 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 directing…
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 the…
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 …
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…
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 bullyi…
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 whether t…
Whether 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 desig…
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 w…
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…
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…
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…
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+…
Theatrefolk is seeking monologues from student writers. We are looking for monologues that share YOUR perspective on a holiday or day of remembrance that is important to you. Chosen monologu…