Drama Teachers Articles for Drama Teachers

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...

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...

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....

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...

As theatre teachers, we know that drama classes are important, but when schools and students are faced with challenging times, the value of those classes is often questioned. Complicated issues...

Being a drama teacher isn’t a full-time job… it’s TWO full-time jobs! Aside from the amount of homework and planning it takes to prepare a full teaching load, there are also the countless...

“"The arts are a very human way of making life more bearable." — Kurt Vonnegut” Hey, drama teachers! Want to get students thinking about why they’re in your class? Let’s start with this powerful...

Being a drama teacher can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. Between managing students, navigating school demands, and balancing your own well-being, it’s easy to feel...

…A time machine, you say? Interesting. If you gave me the chance to go back and talk to a younger version of myself as a teacher, what would I say? A couple of things come to mind… First and...

Are you looking for top-notch curriculum materials, valuable teaching resources, professional learning, and a supportive community for your drama classroom? Whether you're a new drama teacher, new...

Drama teachers are special people. Sharing their passion for theatre and the arts with their students is an incredible gift, and the impact of a great drama teacher extends far beyond the...

At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre educators who share their stories and continue to make their classrooms and stages a warm and wonderful place for all students. Julie Zatko is a Northwest...

At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre educators who share their stories and continue to make their classrooms and stages a warm and wonderful place for all students. Dr. Jimmy Chrismon is a...

At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre teachers who share their stories and continue to make theatre and the classroom a warm and wonderful place for all students. A veteran teacher of 26+ years,...

At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre educators who share their stories and continue to make their classrooms and stages a warm and wonderful place for all students. Michelle (she/her) has been...

We don’t teach drama and direct shows to receive gifts, but it’s always a nice surprise to receive something in recognition of the effort we put into our work. At the end of the term, or on closing...

Self-care is not selfish. It is necessary and important to your effectiveness as a teacher, and really is the best gift you can give both yourself and your students. Too busy putting everyone...

Directing a show can be a challenge. Directing your very first show can seem overwhelming. So we asked drama teachers: What are your top tips for someone directing their first show? Material...