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This resource for Oedipus Rex includes Characters, Synopsis, Themes, Questions and Activities.

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.

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

The format is simple. One question, one answer, and a rubric all on the same sheet. Use these answers as exit slips, as a follow up written assignment after a class discussion, or as a mid-unit check in. There are questions for A Streetcar Named Desire and The Glass Menagerie.

Complete three of nine projects on A Midsummer Night's Dream to make a tic-tac-toe! Includes a rubric for assessment.

A printable poster for the drama classroom or backstage.

A printable poster for the drama classroom or backstage.

A printable poster for the drama classroom, scene shop, or backstage.

A printable poster for the drama classroom, scene shop, or backstage.

A printable poster for the drama classroom or backstage.

A printable poster for backstage.

A printable poster for backstage or scene shop.

A printable poster to remind students to do a pre-check.

A printable poster for backstage reminders.

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

A backstage reminder for student actors - printable poster.

Printable poster for the classroom "What are the Structural Elements of a Script?"

This handout describes the open/close circle, with a list of circle questions to use with your class to start and end each class.

This handout names and describes the structural elements of a script: character, objective, obstacle, tactics, and resolution.

Use this rubric to assess improv performance.