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The first week of a new term is a busy one. Teachers need to introduce themselves, go through the rules and procedures, learn the names of the students and establish a sense of trust, community and security. But we are here to help. The following are activities and warm-ups that…

The theater class has always promoted skills and lessons that are based on the foundation of social and emotional learning (SEL). Self-awareness, self-management, social awarenessrelationship skills and responsible decision making provide students with important life skills: empathy, collaboration, communication, developing and maintaining relationships, time management and more. Each theater class…

Being organized before the show keeps everyone calm and prevents off-stage drama. A great way to stay organized is to create a checklist before the show - a list of all the tasks each theater department has to do before the show can begin. Here's what you need to do…

When choosing a show for a class or school production, the first thought that teachers usually have is about practical aspects. There are many important things to consider. Is it the right length? Are there enough roles to go? Will royalties be within our budget? Will the administration approve it?…

You need your students to work independently on a stage, but when it's time to present, they seem to have forgotten everything you taught them. Self-staging of the scene: teaching students to block theatrically and independently provides students with a process to follow to help them produce a fully staged…

Theater teachers are special people. Sharing their passion for theater and the arts with their students is an incredible gift, and the impact of a great theater teacher extends far beyond the classroom. So I asked the theater teachers: What is the best thing about being a drama teacher? So.…

Whether you are new to teaching or a beginner in theater, producing your first show can equally evoke excitement, nervousness, and terror. You know you want to be great for your students and your audience, but beyond that, how can you not stress too much? I went straight to the…

Whether you're a new drama teacher or you've been at it for years, please don't try to do it yourself. I have said many times on the Theaterfolk blog that theater is a collaborative effort. Even in a one-person show, you need others to help you. It is important to…

Recently, I invited middle school and high school writers to share their voices and perspectives on a holiday, holidays, or memories through their original monologues. We were delighted with the incredible response we received to our call, and we are so grateful to all those who shared their work with…

Giving and receiving feedback are skills that require practice. Students may worry that they will offend their classmates or hurt their feelings while giving feedback. It also takes practice for students to provide useful feedback, rather than simply stating whether or not they liked what they saw. When they receive…