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The first step in dramatizing a story for story theatre is to choose which stories you want to adapt. In order to narrow our choices, we’re going to look at fables, fairy tales, myths from around the world (not just the ones from ancient Greece), picture books and chapter books.

A set of four posters for your drama classroom - each with a different message about devising.

Try this exercise for generating ideas.

Use this rubric to assess student participation.

A printable poster for backstage or scene shop.

A backstage/scene shop reminder for student actors - printable poster.

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.

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Ludmilla, Popova Genre: Comedy

A poster for the drama classroom; quote from Lindsay Mendez.

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Cooper, Liam, Dean Genre: Comedy

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Steve and Bear (both 15) Genre: Comedy

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Lisa, Bill, Melody Genre: Comedy

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Melanie, Phoenix, Kensie, Kelsie, Kellie, Troll Genre: Drama

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Vac, Palla Genre: Dramedy

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Vera, Frampton Nuttel, Mrs Sappleton, Husband, and Brother

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Mr Halyon, Ray Genre: Drama

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Ron (17), Jared (16) Genre: Comedy

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Devour, Image, Purge, Starve Genre: Drama

These resources are designed for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Ramona (16) and Jenny (16) Genre: Dramedy

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Miranda, Counsellor Kelly, Conrad, Ariel Genre: Drama