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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 …
"What did you do on your summer/winter holidays?" is over. "What are your plans for the weekend?" is boring. You need some new and fresh icebreaker questions to get your students conversing.…
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…
We've discussed ways to foster connection and establish trust with your students, but we also need to establish boundaries. Boundaries are necessary to protect ourselves and our well-being. …
Drama teachers, we know you are going THROUGH it. We're not going to list the stresses and frustrations and troubles because we all know it, we've experienced it (or are currently experienci…
Students rely on their teachers to impart lessons with confidence, understanding, and kindness. They need to feel safe in their classroom to learn, make mistakes, fail, and try again. In sho…
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…
There's a noticeable positive energy in a classroom where there is a genuine connection between the students and the teacher. Students are engaged in the lesson and well-behaved. Students wh…
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…
Classroom routines and systems help students and teachers alike feel organized and secure. There's something comforting about knowing what is expected, what happens next, and what the genera…
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…
Welcome to a new year, drama educators! If you're new to teaching drama " whether you're an experienced educator who has changed departments or you're a brand-new teacher " we are so happy y…
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…
This is a fun project to do with your students at the end of the year. At first glance it looks like an art project (and it is!) but when you peel back the layers, you'll see that it helps s…
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…
Some of the most interesting and creative theatre has been made without anything other than the brains and imaginations of groups of people. But having some fresh new tools, resources, and e…
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…
Reflecting is an important tool in the drama classroom, and an essential part of personal growth. If your students ask you why reflections are important, here are five reasons you can give t…
We are all about reflecting here at Theatrefolk. You'll notice that the vast majority of exercises and lessons here and in the Drama Teacher Academy include an exit slip or reflection que…
The following lesson was created for students to discover, appreciate, and display respect for diverse, real-life issues and events in the theatre world. It can be done live in class, assign…
