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You can't be emotional about a thing. That's a common refrain. You can't feel anything about an object or a building because they're just things. They have no feelings. They can't return or …
Episode 111: Directing the Large Cast Middle School Play It's one thing to want to put every middle schooler who auditions on stage. It's another thing to pull off a successful production. H…
What does Public Domain Mean? A Guide for Drama Teachers I'm putting together a course for the Drama Teacher Academy and I wanted to share what I've learned about Public Domain material R…
Have fun with the five senses! Students write a different header on five different pieces paper: Sight (objects) Sound Smell Touch (Textures) Taste Go through the headers with the class and …
Episode 110: Devising and Physical Theatre Pilar Orti talks about how you can devise (create theatre from an idea) using physical theatre. How do you find stimulus for a piece, explore that …
You've heard the saying. "A Picture is worth a Thousand Words." Here is an exercise that puts that expression into vivid detail. Click here to see an Imgur gallery. It shows eight paintings …
Sound is a powerful sense. Many objects and actions are clearly identified by the sounds they make. Sound also triggers powerful memories. When I hear a screen door slam, I am instantly brou…
Episode 109: Dealing with Student Strife The drama class is one of the only places where students truly examine themselves and their world through reflection and contemplation. Because of th…
Last week we shared The Ultimate Audition Guide: Teachers. Now we've got one for students. Students go through the same set of emotions, issues and concerns when auditioning: Will I get the …
What: Tag Team Scene Who: Divide class into pairs Materials: Pens/Pencils, Character/Location/Line Pages, Timer Why: Use this exercise to practice writing natural-sounding dialogue. With …
Episode 108: Directing the Middle School Musical Brian Borowka teaches a grade 8 musical theatre class which culminates in a production. He passes on his tips for directing a middle school m…
Auditions happen everywhere at every level, from middle school plays, to high school musicals, to college admissions. Audition styles range from prepared monologues, to cold readings, …
Cross-Curricular in the Drama Classroom Teacher Jeff Pinsky will embark on a new cross-curricular journey with his drama curriculum this year. He'll be incorporating the holocaust into drama…
On the fence about joining the Drama Teacher Academy? Now is the time to take action! Get the PD you need when you need it. Workshops and lesson plans on demand. The response to the DTA has …
Episode 106: Day One of the drama classroom For many teachers, the first day of class is the most important day of the whole year. What do you do on "day one?" Listen to five drama teachers …
Episode 105: The Drama Teacher Academy Announcing the Drama Teacher Academy! We are so excited to introduce our new membership site which offers workshops on demand. Lindsay talks about the …
It has been a whirlwind week with the launch of The Drama Teacher Academy! This is a brand new project and a brand new adventure so there have been a lot of questions. We want to make sure y…
The Drama Teacher Academy is a professional development membership site with workshops on demand especially for drama teachers and educators. The doors are open and are ready for you! Click …
Why Shakespeare Today – Postcards From Shakespeare Theatrefolk Playwright Allison Williams talks about her attraction to Shakespeare adaptations, why students should study the bard tod…
We are proud to announce that the Drama Teacher Academy is open and ready for you! Click the graphic below to become a charter member. Don't forget the bonus! If you join the Drama Teache…
The Drama Teacher Academy is just two days away! Did you watch the Sneak Peek Video? DTA is the premiere membership site with workshops on demand for drama teachers and drama educators. …
Do you ever say to yourself, "I need to learn more. I wish I had more PD." but you never seem to get around to taking a course? Have you ever wondered why you don't make the time? You're the…
YouTube Fireside Chat – Elaine Stritch Edition Join Lindsay Price and Craig Mason in a YouTube Fireside Chat about Elaine Stritch. They discuss little seen performance clips and how St…
Directing Youth with Kerry Hishon Youth Director Kerry Hishon talks about the process from auditions to rehearsal to performance and shares her hints, tips, and tricks. Â If you're auditio…
Episode 101: Movement and the Student Actor Replay La Tasha Do'zia-Earley used our play Emotional Baggage with her students as an introduction to the Laban movement  technique. How doe…
