Support Articles for Drama Teachers

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...

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...

It might happen in rehearsal, before an improvised scene, or just before a student is about to step onstage — the student freezes, panics, or shuts down, and the words “I can’t do this” fall from...

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 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...

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: How do I deal...

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: How many...

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. This series is hosted by...

To affirm: To state positively; to state as true; to support by giving approval or encouragement Affirmation: A positive statement; the assertion that something is true Sometimes words of...

It’s easy for students to downplay their accomplishments, brush off compliments, and outright tear themselves down mentally or verbally. Negative self-talk can seriously affect students’ confidence...

We want our drama classroom to be a safe space for our LGBTQ+ students. Within that umbrella are nonbinary students. The term nonbinary can mean different things to different people, but generally...

It’s a new school year and in the hustle and bustle of getting classrooms organized, learning students’ names, and completing all the start-of-term tasks, please take a moment to pause, breathe,...

The phrase “educate yourself!” gets thrown around a lot, especially online. It’s tough when, as a teacher, you are trying to learn more about topics you’re unfamiliar with so you can better support...

Whether you’re a new drama teacher or you’ve been at it for years, please don’t try to go it alone. We’ve said many times before on the Theatrefolk blog that theatre is a collaborative effort. Even...

As theatre educators, we typically do what we do because of a passion for both theatre and teaching. When our students struggle, we’re often the first ones in their corner cheering them on. But...

Drama teachers, we know you are going THROUGH it. We’re not going to list the stresses and frustrations and troubles because we all know it, we’ve experienced it (or are currently experiencing it),...

Negative self-talk is so common and can be very difficult to overcome, not only for students but also for teachers. It’s easy to fall into the trap of berating ourselves over mistakes and telling...

It’s gratifying when a student lets you know that they are interested in pursuing a career in the performing arts. You have clearly made an impact on them, and they’re looking for assistance in...