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We do TONS of group work in drama class and it's important that students have the opportunity to work with a variety of peers. Working with different peers allows students to get to know each other better, find common interests, observe different learning styles, hear new ideas, practice problem solving,…

I've yet to meet a student who isn't excited (inwardly or outwardly!) at the start of a new semester or first rehearsal when they hear their teacher say, "Okay, let's go around the circle and share an interesting fact about ourselves themselves!" So. Much. Pressure. Here's a game that helps…

It's a new school year, and in the hustle and bustle of organizing classrooms, learning students' names, and completing all of the early term assignments, please take a break, breathe, and focus. Remember that you are a good teacher and the work you do is important. Feel free to use…

Welcome to Spotlight Play. The period of passing through Purgatory by Christian Kiley is a highly relevant and relatable high school drama. This is a piece you will definitely want to read and let your students bring to life. Sometimes the hardest part of school is moving from one class…

In improv, one of the first rules drama students typically learn is to always say "Yes and..." to continue the story. Basically, agree with the concepts presented to keep the scene moving forward. If partner A says, "Wow, it's so hot today!" and partner B says, "What are you talking…

If you're riding the battle bus to rehearsals and the scenes look stagnant, dull, or downright boring, you and your students may be suffering from a case of rehearsal. Rehearsal tracking tends to occur in the mid-to-late stages of the rehearsal process, when the novelty and excitement have worn off,…

Empower Improv it's not your typical improvisational resource. Improv instructor Jennine Profeta will teach you how to validate your administrators' improvement as you help students take risks, embrace failure, find courage, and become more self-aware. Learn how you can use improv to build self-awareness and confidence in your students. There…

The following warm-up exercise is simple, but can evoke some strong feelings and reactions. It's a great exercise to help students develop awareness and practice consent and setting boundaries. It can be completed live in class or virtually (click the link at the bottom of the article to download virtual…

Do you want to give your students fantastic acting material that they can really sink their dramatic chops into? Consider making a problem piece for your next production. Issue plays explore issues and topics that are current and relevant to your students, including body image, bullying, mental health, identity, individuality…

Consent can be a touchy subject in the classroom. Many students immediately think that consent refers to intimacy, such as hugs or stage kisses. While this is an important part of theater consent, it encompasses much more than that. Consent in the drama classroom creates a safe and respectful environment…