1,392 stories from Theatrefolk
Sometimes when your students do a playwriting assignment or an improvised scene, they'll need a prompt to help them choose what kind of relationship their characters will have. Many students…
For the following exercise, students will start by individually creating and analyzing a new character (or analyzing an existing character). Then with a partner, they'll come up with a scena…
Theatre is all about communication and collaboration. Students come together to tell a story and create a collective experience for an audience. When students are working together, it's impo…
Writing monologues is a skill that takes practice. When students are learning how to write monologues, it's easy for them to fall into the trap of writing a story spoken by one person. Story…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Tired of fairy tale adaptations that are sickly sweet? Enter Grim and Gruesome Grimm! This adaptation of Grimm's Fairy Tales by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt…
This exercise is a great icebreaker game and a fun way for students to get to know each other. Students are challenged to figure out what famous character they are and who their partner in t…
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…
Memorizing lines should happen as early and quickly as possible in the rehearsal process. The sooner your students get their scripts out of their hands, the easier it will be for them to get…
This warm-up exercise is simple, but sometimes that's just what you need " a simple yet fun warm-up that gets your students up and moving around. This exercise is also quiet " no speaking al…
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 a new drama teacher or you've been at it for years, please don't try to go it alone. We've said many times before on the Theatrefolk blog that theatre is a collaborative effor…
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…
When choosing a show for a class or school production, the first thought teachers usually have is about the practicalities. There are many important things to consider. Is it an appropriate …
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…
The first week of a new term is a busy one. Teachers need to introduce themselves, go over rules and procedures, learn students' names, and establish a sense of trust, community, and safety.…
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. …
Get To Know You Bingo is a fun icebreaker game. It gets students up out of their seats, moving around and talking to each other. It's also a good way for you to get to know more about your s…
Safety is an important aspect of teaching any subject, including drama. It is essential that everyone walking into the drama classroom feels safe " physically, emotionally, and socially. Unf…
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…
