Choosing a Show

Find the right show for your students.

Choosing a play can feel like a big decision. These resources help you consider cast size, skill level, production needs, audience, and the story you want to tell.

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Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Choosing a Show

One-Act or Full-Length? Choosing the Right Play for Your Drama Production

Starting a new production is exciting — and sometimes a little overwhelming. One of the first big decisions you’ll make is whether to tackle a one-act play or a full-length play. Both have their...

Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Choosing a Show

Fun Ways to Reveal Your Next Show

A surprise show title reveal can be a super fun, memorable moment for theatre students. It builds anticipation and excitement, and sets the tone for the upcoming production. Here are 10 show reveal...

Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Choosing a Show

Choosing the Right Play: Navigating Restrictions from Admins and Parents

Most theatre teachers enjoy a good deal of artistic freedom when it comes to choosing a play for production; however, this is not the case for every school or school district. Some schools — both...

Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Choosing a Show

Calling All Theatre Teachers: Why can't I make cuts or edits to a play?

Welcome to our video series, Calling All Theatre Teachers! In this series we’re going to answer questions that drama teachers have about stepping into a theatre program. QUESTION: Why can’t I make...

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Approaching Issue-Based Plays in the Drama Classroom

“Issue-based plays” explore a myriad of topics that are current and relevant for your students, such as bullying, mental health, body image, violence, sexuality, identity, and human rights. Issue...

Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Choosing a Show

Top 5 Rules for Choosing a Play for Performance

For a new Theatre teacher, choosing a play for performance can be both exciting and scary. With so many scripts to choose from, how do you make sure you pick the right one for your program? You...

Directing, Rehearsal, & Production Choosing a Show

Cha-cha-cha- changes

Ten Things to think about when you’re preparing to ask Theatrefolk for changes to a play: 1. The best time to ask about a change is before you decide to do the play. That’s going to be easiest for...