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Welcome to the Top 5! In this series, we look at some of the challenges new teachers face and how to overcome them. Whether it's avoiding mistakes, improving planning and preparation, or promoting your program, this information will help new drama teachers successfully navigate their first few years in the…

The following exercise challenges students to explore character movement by focusing on movement speed. This exercise is mental and physical - students will think of a list of fast-moving characters and a list of slow-moving characters. Then the students will stand up as a group and play the different characters.…

A director friend recently sent me a message asking for advice on how to help her students with their upcoming show. Hi Kerry, Any tips to help my students slow down and not rush? There are a few places in the show where the moments are "urgent", but I feel…

Welcome to Spotlight Play. You don't want to miss this one-act annotated version of The dream of a summer night – Shakespeare's magical tale of mischievous fairies and love potions (cuts and notes by Lindsay Price from Shakespeare's original). The classic tale of mischievous fairies and love, set in the…

We recently discussed how to help students who rush their turns and moves. Now we solve the opposite problem: what to do when the scenes drag and the audience falls asleep. Let's look at four common pacing problems and some tips for improving the flow of your scene. 1. Problem:…

Stage fighting is more than just memorizing choreography and learning proper technique. Yes, they are extremely important to ensure that the stage fight is executed safely and correctly. But remember, stage combat is a form of storytelling. The fights must continue the story the actors are telling through their lines…

A battle captain is a vital part of the artistic team. They are a cast member who assists the fight director and helps keep the fight choreography on stage during the performance. They are responsible for making battle calls (more on that below) and maintaining safety throughout the process. Normally,…

Welcome to Spotlight Play. Moonbow Miraculous is an absolutely incredible drama for middle and high school students that is filled with vivid characters and relevant messages. A must read for productions or class work! "If one has a secret that is close to his heart, the glow of the moon's…

So you've decided to produce a show at your school that requires a stage fight. Wonderful! Now, it's time to contact a qualified and experienced Fight Director (FD) to choreograph the fights so that the students feel safe and confident performing them. Once you've secured a fight director, you'll need…

This month, we dive into the world of stage fighting. If you dream of directing an action packed show like The three Musketeers, Robin Hoodor Treasure Island, then you'll have to deal with stage fights with your students. But stage combat is more than sword and gun fights. There are…