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The rehearsal process is often exciting and often frustrating. The frustrations are the worst when they have nothing to do with the play itself. What do you do when… The cast doesn't get a…
We've got another prompt collection here for you! These prompts are all animal-related " thinking about unusual animals, moving like animals, speaking like animals, encountering animals, and…
There are a variety of styles when it comes to taking the helm of a production. Which type of director are you? Which suits your students best? 'Do as I say' " The Dictator This type of dire…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Burgundy Letter by Kirk Shimano is a comedic retelling of the classic novel The Scarlet Letter set in a high school and reframed for a digital age…
One of the biggest predictors of a student's success in the drama classroom and their school productions is whether or not they're putting in the work on their own outside of the in-school r…
Picture this scenario: You're in drama class with your students. They've been divided into small groups, each group has a scene to work on, and you've given them the instructions: "You have …
Loved the original Drama Classroom Companion? The Drama Classroom Companion: Volume 2 has more articles, exercises, reflections and rubrics that focus on reaching the 21st century t…
Have you ever had a student come up to you after drama class or rehearsal and say, "I can't do (xyz) that we've been working on. It's too hard!" That can be difficult to hear, especially if …
This article was inspired by a situation that happened to me. Recently, I was directing a production of Disney's Descendants: The Musical with a cast of 23 amazing students in grades 8, 9, a…
Teachers are special people. Yes, you are! You do so much for your students and wear so many different hats. But teachers are human as well. You may feel frustrated with your students' appar…
The following is a choice board exercise about making tough decisions, within a theatrical context. Students will select one of the six activities below to complete. Some of the options are …
A choice board is a visual tool that teachers can use in their classrooms to allow students to… make choices! Choice boards consist of two or more options of activities for students to com…
Have you wondered how to take improv to the next level with your students? Your High School Improv Show Playbook is the "how-to" guide for you! Empower students to present their first …
Starting your class with bell work or a journal prompt is a great way to get students into the drama class mindset. Some teachers like to have students brainstorm a list of ideas or respo…
You have questions. We have answers! We've rounded up some of the most common questions we receive about Theatrefolk " our plays, our resources, and much more. Read on to find out more about…
The phrase "educate yourself!" gets thrown around a lot, especially online. It's tough when, as a teacher, you are trying to learn more about topics you're unfamiliar with so you can better …
Time is one of the biggest challenges for a drama teacher trying to put on a production. There's never enough rehearsal time. Some rehearsals drag on forever, while others speed by in the bl…
There is a lot of talk about what teachers should be doing to create inclusive classrooms for LGBTQ+ students. But the amount of information and resources available can be overwhelming. Wher…
Mindfulness is all about being fully present in the moment without judgement. Practicing mindfulness is helpful for drama students, because it can help them combat pre-show jitters. Instead …
Being organized before a performance keeps everyone calm and prevents offstage drama. A great way to stay organized is to create a pre-show checklist " a list of all the tasks each theatrica…
Giving and receiving feedback are skills that take practice. Students may worry that they will offend their peers or hurt their feelings while giving feedback. It also takes practice for stu…
Scene-Spurs: Writing Prompts for Dramatic Depth " Volume Two is a collection of photo-based writing prompts plus an instruction guide to integrate them into your drama classroom. Each Spur h…
Are you looking for plays for your Spanish students? These plays are available for productions or classwork and all have relatable and relevant themes, with modest technical requirements. Pe…
Clear relationships onstage make characters' interactions that much more interesting and engaging for the audience. The audience needs to know immediately how one character relates to anothe…
A successful theatre experience requires respect for and from everyone involved in the production " from the performers to the backstage crew to the audience. No matter the role, everyone ha…
