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
1w ago
Bertolt Brecht’s concept of “gestus” is one of the more complicated Epic Theatre techniques for students to understand. It is much more straightforward to use placards or signs, directly address the audience, have lighting fixtures ..read more
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3w ago
Here is one hilarious, original, short Comedy of Manners play suitable for use in the Drama or Theatre classroom. This three-act, nine-scene playscript has all the hallmarks of the best Oscar Wilde play but in ..read more
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1M ago
Postdramatic theatre responds to and reflects upon the complexities of the contemporary world, offering a space for exploration, questioning, and dialogue. Origins and Evolution Postdramatic theatre, a term first coined by German theatre scholar Hans-Thies ..read more
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1M ago
Here’s a 10-lesson acting unit for senior Drama and Theatre Arts students on the various techniques of the Stanislavski System, covering the “Magic If”, “Given Circumstances”, “Emotional Memory”, and more. Lesson 1: Introduction to The ..read more
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1M ago
Here are 25 curriculum frameworks for drama education and theatre arts programs in schools. Contemporary curriculum design methodologies offer a variety of frameworks that educators can utilise to create effective and engaging learning. These methodologies ..read more
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1M ago
Here is a free medieval theatre infographic for teachers and students outlining the various liturgical dramas during this period such as morality plays, miracle plays, and mystery plays. Liturgical drama in medieval theatre marks a ..read more
The Drama Teacher
2M ago
Here is a free Greek theatre infographic for teachers and students detailing essential information about the birthplace of Western theatre. A high resolution download is available at the bottom of the post. Origins and Evolution ..read more
The Drama Teacher
2M ago
Here is a fantastic Magical Realism infographic listing the main conventions of the genre. Share it for free with your students. Origins and Influences Magical realism in literature is rooted in Latin American authors like ..read more
The Drama Teacher
2M ago
Here are 100 creative movement prompts for the teacher in the middle school Drama classroom. From exploring a dense forest in the dark of night to navigating a labyrinth of laser beams, this set of ..read more
The Drama Teacher
2M ago
Enhance your drama lessons with these 10 exciting Laban Movement Analysis exercises. Engage your students and elevate their performances ..read more