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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 Jim Hoare from Theatrical Rights Worldwide is all about Musical Theatre Licensing, and is hosted by Matt Webster.

This exercise is a way for students to show how well they know a character.

In this exercise students will read a scene in its original form, read a modern adaptation, and then compare and contrast the two.

This production situation analysis allows a class to determine their needs, before they start a production class.

Use this checklist to help students assess their progress in a journal writing assignment.

Picture prompts are a great way to initiate student writing. They don’t have to have an idea, they simply respond to the picture. Have students study the picture and answer the provided questions. Each picture includes a character or a story element question.

Try this exercise for generating ideas.

Print this poster out to hang in your classroom - it's a list of 10 things students can do that require ZERO talent.

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.

This assessment tool for original monologues includes a rubric, a performance task outline, and a performer checklist.

This assessment tool for scene performance includes a rubric, a performance task outline, and a performer checklist.

This assessment tool for advanced monologues includes a rubric, a performance task outline, and a performer checklist.

This assessment tool for monologues includes a rubric, a performance task outline, and a performer checklist.

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

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 Todd Espeland, Artistic Director of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, is all about Directing, and is hosted by Matt Webster.

These tools cover cast and crew tools, including notes, schedules, and rehearsal templates.

These tools include a costume list and plot samples and templates.

Samples to use for backstage running orders.

Template for ticket sales.

Strike template and cast party sign up sheet.