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The following is a choice board exercise about making difficult decisions in a theatrical context. Students will select one of the six activities below to complete them. Some of the options are written, and others are based on performance. There are also individual options, for partners and for small groups.…

A blackboard is a visual tool that teachers can use in the classroom to allow students to ... make choices! Choice tables consist of two or more activity options that students can complete. The teacher specifies what options are available, and the student selects what activity (or activities) to do.…

Have you ever wondered how to take improvisation to the next level with your students? High school improvisation show book is the "how to" guide for you! Empower students to present their first improvisational show that is fun and entertaining for all. Improvisation is an excellent tool for the theater…

Starting your class with a bell or a diary is a great way to get students into the theater class mentality. Some teachers like to have students brainstorm a list of ideas or respond to a the question of the day to make their creative juice flow. Here is another…

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The phrase "educate yourself!" a lot is thrown away, especially online. It's hard when, as a teacher, you try to learn more about topics you're unfamiliar with, so you can better support your students, and then you're off. But please keep trying! Your students need that from you, even if…

Time is one of the biggest challenges for a theater teacher trying to put together a production. There is never enough time for rehearsals. Some rehearsals last forever, while others pass quickly in an instant. We torment our programs, trying to use every minute as efficiently as possible, just so…

There is a lot of talk about what teachers should do to create inclusive classrooms for LGBTQ + students. But the amount of information and resources available can be overwhelming. Where do you start? What is the right thing to do? Teachers are not therapists and should not take on…

Mindfulness means being fully present in this moment, without judgment. Practicing mindfulness is helpful for theater students because it can help them fight the nervousness before the show. Instead of worrying about past mistakes or worrying about what might happen during the show, students can take a few moments to…

As theater educators, we usually do what we do because of our passion for both theater and teaching. When our students struggle, we are often the first in their corner to encourage them. But what happens when we are the ones fighting? When do the daily stress and frustrations add…