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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.

Students create a bio on the character they know best – themselves.

Use these character maps to help students delve deeper into character analysis.

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

This resource will help you integrate technical theatre and include your technical theatre team from Day 1 of your rehearsal process. This will help you have an easier experience throughout and reduce the stress of tech week! In this resource, you will learn: • How to prepare students to take on leadership and creative challenges in various technical theatre roles. • The importance of an artistic vision and budget. • How to get your admin on board. • How to prepare a rehearsal schedule that integrates your technical theatre teams. • How to create a pre-show schedule to make sure everything is ready for show time.

What steps should you take before you start rehearsals? Use this 8 step handout to get your students ready to rehearse.

Learn a great vocal warm-up "What a to-do" from DTA instructor Todd Espeland. It promotes diction, projection and breath control.

If you have asked the question “what do my tech students do when I’m directing the show?” then these worksheets are for you. You can include your technical theatre team from day one by using these worksheets to have your students plan, find, organize, and execute the elements of technical theatre.

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Masterclass is a series of one-on-one interviews with experts, creators and innovators in the world of Theatre that you can study in-depth, or share with your classes. Think of this series as ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’ for Drama Teachers. This Masterclass with George Ledo is all about Scenic Design, and is hosted by Matt Webster.

Masterclass is a series of one-on-one interviews with experts, creators and innovators in the world of Theatre that you can study in-depth, or share with your classes. Think of this series as 'Inside the Actor's Studio' for Drama Teachers. In this masterclass, Matt Webster talks to Gregory Hewett, special effects makeup, Director of Makeup, New Day Pictures Inc.

This packet includes an introduction for the teacher, and cover sheet for the student, to assign the Careers in the Arts packet for at-home distance learning, without technology. The attachments include separate interviews with individuals who have careers in the arts, so teachers can choose which to assign. Each attachment includes an interview to read, pre-reading questions, quiz, and reflection.

Tips for student actors when looking for an agent.

Masterclass is a series of one-on-one interviews with experts, creators and innovators in the world of Theatre that you can study in-depth, or share with your classes. Think of this series as ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’ for Drama Teachers. This masterclass is with Vincent Terrell Durham, a playwright who first honed his storytelling skills as a standup comic in comedy clubs across the country. Matt Webster chats with him about his journey in becoming a playwright.

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Masterclass is a series of one-on-one interviews with experts, creators and innovators in the world of Theatre that you can study in-depth, or share with your classes. Think of this series as 'Inside the Actor's Studio' for Drama Teachers. In this masterclass, Matt Webster talks to Karen Loftus, who started out her career as a stage manager, and has moved from that into being a production manager. Karen presents aspects of both jobs in our discussion, but we’re mainly focusing on her work as a Production Manager.

One of the biggest challenges directors face when working with inexperienced actors is the need to find creative ways to guide their character development. This resource includes exercises you can work into your rehearsals.

It’s a question that comes up time and time again - How do I get my students to memorize their lines. What strategies do you use? Here are 7 strategies for students to use both on their own, and in rehearsal.