The Drama Teacher
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The Drama Teacher is a blog created and maintained by Justin Cash and is packed with resources for drama and theatre teachers at all levels of education.
Most of the information on this website will be relevant to you no matter where you teach drama as the basics of our profession are common to us all, regardless of geography or curriculum.
The Drama Teacher
7h ago
Antonin Artaud (1896–1948) was a French playwright, poet, and visionary theatre practitioner whose theories have significantly impacted modern theatre. His work challenged traditional theatrical conventions, rejecting the passive consumption of art. Instead, Artaud sought to ..read more
The Drama Teacher
7h ago
Epic Theatre Overview Epic Theatre, most notably associated with Bertolt Brecht, represents a significant departure from traditional dramatic forms that dominated Western theatre for centuries. Emerging in the early 20th century, particularly in response to ..read more
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6d ago
The Drama Teacher’s Guide to Poor Theatre (eBook/PDF) is the latest addition to the recently launched series of premium resources from The Drama Teacher at the highly regarded Teachers Pay Teachers website. As the name ..read more
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1w ago
The history of Western theatre contains nine significant periods, some of which are better known than others. Scholars generally agree that these periods are: While some scholars will argue over approximate dates, the table I ..read more
The Drama Teacher
2w ago
Australian Gothic Theatre is a distinct and evolving form that blends the key elements of the Gothic tradition with themes, histories, landscapes and geographical particularities of Australia. It explores the shadows of the nation’s colonial ..read more
The Drama Teacher
3w ago
1. Historical Context Gothic Theatre emerged as a distinct genre during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, coinciding with the broader Gothic literary movement. This period was marked by significant social and political upheaval ..read more
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1M ago
What exactly will the future of theatre look like? Theatre has existed for centuries, enduring political upheaval, global wars, and challenging periods such as pandemic lockdowns. It has repeatedly adapted to new circumstances and technologies ..read more
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1M ago
Theatre directing shapes and guides a production from its initial concept to its final performance. A director serves as the creative leader, interpreting the script, establishing the artistic vision, and coordinating the work of actors ..read more
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1M ago
Understanding the seven essential character elements of function, purpose, objective, motivation, status, qualities, and traits is necessary to craft compelling and authentic characters in performance. These elements serve as building blocks of character development, each ..read more
The Drama Teacher
2M ago
This is a list of the 20 most influential plays of the modern era. Once in while a play comes along that, in some significant way, redefines theatre as we know it. These works forge ..read more