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Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

A description of activities to do with students over video-conferencing.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

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.

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 packet for at-home distance learning, without technology. There are many theatre professions that are necessary to the smooth running of a production but remain out of the spotlight. In this packet, students gain comprehension of some of those roles. Students will read articles on a variety of different roles in theatre, answer questions, complete an activity, and reflect on their learning.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

A short guide for playwriting punctuation.

Pauses serve a great purpose in theatre. What's not being said in that pause? Here's an acting exercise to use in rehearsal.

Use this list of locations for improv scenarios and scene work.

Sometimes all students need is a little push. Give students one of these self reflection sentence starters to get them going. You'll be amazed at what they write next.

Breathing exercises for student actors.

Five things every actor should reflect on before stepping onstage.

An Analysis and Exercise guide to Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar Named Desire."

An Analysis and Exercise Guide for Arthur Miller's "Death of A Salesman."

An Analysis and Exercise Guide to Arthur Miller's "All My Sons."

A guide for student actors as they get ready to rehearse.

An audition guide for student actors. Covers choosing, preparing, and performing monologues. Plus - how to process feedback.