1,392 stories from Theatrefolk
One of the most important elements when writing a play or a story is creating characters that feel three-dimensional and real. You can help your students flesh out their characters with some…
The large-cast, gender-neutral play, They Eat Sunshine, Not Zebras by Dara Murphy, demonstrates that nothing stands in the way of green grass. A great ensemble piece that can lead to importa…
The purpose of this group exercise is to see how technical effects can change the mood and atmosphere of a performed scene. Students will have the opportunity to perform and observe others, …
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
The phrase "technical theatre" can be intimidating for some drama teachers. They may feel that they don't have adequate experience to teach technical theatre, or that they just aren't "tech-…
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
The exercises listed below can be adapted to distance and online learning opportunities. Students work individually (rather than with partners or in groups). Group work and discussions can b…
The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note by Lindsay Price is an incredibly theatrical high school play that runs the full gamut of emotions. Jake finds a suicide note in his mailbox. He doesn…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. In Prom Night by Sylvia Davenport-Veith, an unlikely romance between the outcast and the linebacker brings prom night magic. Prom night has not bee…
We all know the value of a great stage manager, and it's important to give students the opportunity to take on this vital role. However, if your student stage manager has never done the job …
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. …
Advocacy is at the heart of any successful drama program. Your administration needs to know that you are doing valuable and important work in your classroom, and that you, your students, and…
Technical theatre is not my specialty. I admire the creative types who create artful mood lighting, whip together fabulous costumes, make props with little more than glue and glitter, and bu…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Something to Keep us Warm by Stephen Gregg is a fantastic competition piece and an incredible experience for your high school student performers. N…
Rehearsing for your school production is hard work. There is an abundance of decisions to be made, students to manage, and schedules to maintain. It can be overwhelming to even the most orga…
Treasure Island by Todd Espeland is a theatrical, character-driven adaptation that's worth it's weight in gold " or in this case, a treasure chest full of 'pieces of eight'! Fifteen men on t…
Warm-ups are vital for the rehearsal process, to get students' bodies and minds ready to work. They should include three parts " physical, vocal, and mental. Some students will resist warmin…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Scarlet Expectations of a Drowned Maiden and Two Greek Queens by Robert Wing is a fabulous theatrical gem of a comedy that allows student performer…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Just Girls Talking by Robert Wing is a fabulous drama for female performers. If "doing the right thing" could destroy a life, would you do it? You'…
Cancelling a show is a difficult decision. There isn't a "one answer fits all" solution " it must be handled on a case-by-case basis. As much as possible, I believe that "the show must go on…
"Oppositicitis. Like appendicitis. Only different." Anxiety is Orange by Lindsay Price helps us examine how we navigate the world through a sea of green, grey, blue, red, pink, yellow and or…
We all have grand plans when we're directing shows. We want our students to engage with the material and rise to the challenges presented. We want our shows to look spectacular. However, in …
Let's face it, we all love praise. Being recognized for our efforts and achievements can reward, motivate and inspire us. As educators, delivering effective praise to our students is an impo…
