Teacher Support

Starting your first year as a drama teacher can feel equal parts exhilarating and overwhelming. You’re stepping into a role that blends creativity, structure, collaboration, and a whole lot of...

Drama teachers are some of the most passionate, dedicated educators in any school. They build communities, inspire confidence, and give students a place to express themselves. But they also face an...

Even in the middle of struggle, the arts create space for laughter, beauty, imagination, and play. They remind us that humans are storytellers and creators, capable of imagining solutions,...

Every drama teacher knows that advocating for their students, programs, and productions is essential. Even the most successful programs can be misunderstood or undervalued. The first step is...

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a theatre teacher can feel like walking a tightrope. Between directing shows, coordinating rehearsals, and guiding students through creative growth, it’s...

Great teaching isn’t just about what you know, it’s about daring to try what you don’t. Stepping into unfamiliar territory can be scary, and who has the time for it when you’re teaching full days...

The drama classroom can be a stressful place. Between an ever-changing, dynamic curriculum and the daily demands of classroom teaching, it’s easy to find yourself in a perpetual state of anxiety....

Teacher burnout is all too common, especially among theatre teachers. Theatre teachers have to deal with everything from apathetic students to overbearing admin, and that’s BEFORE the...

The break is over. The decorations are packed away, your coffee mug has been upgraded to “extra large,” and it’s time to head back to the classroom. The post-holiday return can feel like a tough...

My first blog post at Theatrefolk went live 10 years ago (check it out here). Since then, I’ve realized that the most valuable lessons aren’t always about curriculum, rehearsal strategies, or...

Intimacy direction isn’t just about staging romantic content onstage — although that is one component of the role. It’s about creating a culture of consent, clarity, and safety in any moment of...

Theatre games are a vital tool for drama teachers. They help build relationships in the drama classroom, teach important theatre skills, and give students a chance to practice those skills and take...

The first year of teaching is the hardest: The job is new, the learning curve is steep, and the days are packed. New teachers can easily get overwhelmed, so here are 10 steps you can take to make...

Congratulations, you got a job as a drama teacher! Here are seven essential tips that will help you make it through your first year of teaching theatre. 1. Be prepared.This is the number one tip...

Drama teachers, we see you. You pour so much energy into your students, productions, lessons, and trying to maintain some semblance of work-life balance, and we know it can take a toll on you....

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...

Being a drama teacher is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also deeply misunderstood. From long rehearsal hours to teaching real academic content, theatre educators often find themselves having to...

New to teaching drama? You’re juggling lesson plans, lunch duty, rehearsals, and a steep learning curve - all without a mentor. The New Drama Teacher Survival Toolkit helps you focus on what...