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This 3 page list of active verbs will help to get action out of your actors in a scene. Encourage the actors to play both physically and vocally with the verb.

Instead of having students answer questions, what happens when they have to devise the questions? Give students 20 answers. Divide students into groups and have them come up with the questions that would result in the provided answers.

Use these dialogue prompts for improvisation work. Includes characters, location, want, and a first line for each prompt.

A complication of ideas from DTA members - how to fill the gap at the end of the semester.

This handout will help you answer the question: How can you get your students to engage with each other, work with each other and include everyone?

The study guide provides the following: pre-viewing questions, viewing questions, and post-viewing activities.

The study guide provides the following: pre-viewing questions, viewing questions, and post-viewing activities.

This classroom movie study guide looks specifically at the 2013 filmed version of the live musical Shrek. The musical is based on the 2001 movie of the same name. The study guide provides the following: pre-viewing questions, viewing questions, and post-viewing activities.

The study guide provides the following: pre-viewing questions, viewing questions, and post-viewing activities.

A poster for the classroom - the purpose of feedback.

Poster for the classroom - getting specific feedback.

Poster for the classroom outlining the ways in which drama can benefit students outside the classroom.

A poster for your drama classroom; quote from John Leguizamo.

Poster for the classroom: You Are In Control.

Two posters: what does giving and receiving feedback look like?

20 theatre-related quotes on posters and slide presentation, for the drama classroom. Part 1 of an 8-part series to complete 'one quote a day' for the school year. You have the option to use a printable version, or access the slide deck presentation link. Be sure to access the 'Guiding Questions and Reflections' that accompany these quotes.

Tips on monologue blocking for students.

Use this exercise in the middle of a monologue project, to get students to the heart of the monologue, using improvisation techniques.

A set of six reflection worksheets to use in rehearsals, group activities, and performance.

This classroom movie study guide looks specifically at the 2007 movie version of the musical Hairspray. The film is based on the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on John Waters’ 1988 comedy film of the same name. The study guide provides the following: pre-viewing questions, viewing questions, and post-viewing activities.