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
2w ago
If you follow the content on The Drama Teacher website, you will know by now that I have a keen interest in theatre styles. This website contains numerous articles on various (primarily Western) theatre styles ..read more
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2w ago
Origins Total Theatre emerged from the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century, significantly influenced by German Expressionism and the Italian Futurists. These movements aimed to depart from naturalistic conventions, seeking to create a more ..read more
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2w ago
A large selection of links to Elizabethan and Jacobean play scripts located across the web from playwrights Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Middleton, John Webster, Thomas Dekker, Francis Beaumont, and William Rowley. – Justin Cash This post was recently moved ..read more
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2w ago
This encyclopaedia includes biographies of the world’s most influential theatre practitioners, directors, choreographers, actors, designers, dancers, acting and performance theorists, educators, and playwrights. From Euripides to Lin-Manuel Miranda, these are the people who changed the ..read more
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2w ago
This comprehensive Waiting for Godot study guide for teachers thoroughly explores the play, covering its context, characters, themes, performance style, conventions, and lasting influence on modern theatre. Unlike other guides that have a literary focus ..read more
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2w ago
This encyclopaedia of comedy focuses on historical, modern, and contemporary forms relevant to the theatre. Each entry includes a discussion on the origins of the comedy type, its key characteristics or conventions in the theatre ..read more
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3w ago
Morality Plays Definition A morality play is a genre of medieval and early Tudor theatrical entertainment. These plays were allegorical dramas depicting the moral struggle of the human soul, characterised by the personification of moral ..read more
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1M ago
Tone refers to the quality or colour of the voice. It encompasses the emotional resonance and subtle differences that can significantly influence the perception of a character and their emotional state. This post examines a ..read more
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1. Historical Context Off-Broadway theatre emerged in mid-20th century New York City as a counterpoint to the increasing commercialisation of Broadway. The post-World War II era saw a cultural shift towards more intimate, intellectually stimulating ..read more
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1M ago
Here is a dictionary of nearly 500 sound design terms and their definitions for the theatre. Sound design in theatre encompasses a diverse and complex blend of artistic and technical disciplines that shape the auditory ..read more