1,392 stories from Theatrefolk
First things first: what is a musical revue? A musical revue is a style of musical theatre that combines singing, dancing, music, and sketches. The material included in the revue focuses on …
The following distance learning exercise is active and flexible. It focuses on mask work, and challenges students to use their skills of observation, critical thinking, and creative thinking…
The following exercise is flexible. It can be completed via distance learning or live in class. If students are completing this exercise online, they do not need to turn on their cameras or …
March 8th is International Women's Day " and what better time to highlight some amazing women within the Theatrefolk community. Join us in celebrating these phenomenal playwrights and author…
The following warm-up game uses found objects and allows students to work on their improvisation, storytelling, and character building skills. Take the well-known elementary school activity …
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Distance Learning by Christian Kiley is a fantastic ensemble play written specifically to be performed on an online platform. Distance Learning tak…
Teachers, you work so hard to make amazing virtual lesson plans for your students. And for that, we applaud you all " you are awesome! But we know, the burnout is real. If that time come…
Welcome to part three of Theatrefolk's The Other Side of the Story series! We've written about exploring the perspectives of the villain and the best friend. Today's post brings into focus a…
Welcome to part two of Theatrefolk's The Other Side of the Story series! (Find part one here.) Today's post brings into focus a character that's normally just outside of the spotlight: the m…
Recently we called out to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) student writers to share their voices and perspectives through their original monologue submissions. We were thrille…
Welcome to our second series of exercises for 2021: The Other Side of the Story! This series of exercises will focus on exploring, expanding, and creating new stories from the perspectives o…
Are you looking for Black playwrights, plays to produce, plays to study, or inspiring quotes to use in your classroom? Look within our BIPOC resources. BIPOC Public Domain Plays Look for Nor…
Welcome to Part 5 of Theatrefolk's Superhero Series. Your students have accomplished a lot: They created their own original superheroes, super sidekicks, and supervillains, and have experime…
Welcome to Part 4 of Theatrefolk's Superhero Series. So far, your students have created their own original superheroes, super sidekicks, and supervillains. Now, we need to get those characte…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Date by Steven Stack is a theatrical horror masterpiece that's written specifically for online performances. You don't want to miss this one! C…
Welcome to Part 3 of Theatrefolk's Superhero Series! In our last posts we've created original superheroes and super sidekicks. Now it's time to create some conflict and add a dash of mayhem …
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Did you survive the spookiness and scares of Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly? Then hold tight… the spine-tingling horror (and humour) con…
Welcome to Part 2 of Theatrefolk's Superhero Series! In our last post, we talked about creating an original superhero character. Now we're going to give the superhero a sidekick. Batman has …
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Mummu by Kirk Shimano is a fantastic one-act play inspired by an ancient Sumerian myth depicting one of the first Mesopotamian gods. Mummu is here …
We're starting 2021 off with a fun series of exercises focused on superheroes, supervillains, and super sidekicks! You'll find ideas for character creation, playwriting opportunities, differ…
Wow " we've made it to the end of the year. Teaching has looked very different recently, but give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done. We have the opportunity now to rest, refle…
Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Wind in the Willows adapted by Todd Espeland is a lively and theatrical adaptation of a wonderful classic from Kenneth Grahame. Mole just wants…
We don't teach drama and direct shows to receive gifts, but it's always a nice surprise to receive something in recognition of the effort we put into our work. At the end of the term, or on …
When was the last time you partook in some self-care? Does the thought of self-care feel indulgent or like something you have to earn or treat yourself to? What if you made sure self-care wa…
Distance learning using video conferencing software is full of surprises and challenges. Some days, connecting and running your class goes off without a hitch. Other days, it seems like anyt…
