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This video by Todd Espeland is a mini lesson in creating that 'One Moment from a Play'. Todd shares his experience in devising that moment by making the right creative choices. This lesson comes with a worksheet for reflection.

In this Compare and Contrast Exercise students will read a section of text in its original form, read a theatrical adaptation of the same moment, and then compare and contrast the two. What are the similarities and differences?

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

This section includes handouts and slide decks to help you understand a script and director's concept, to inform the costumes.

Packet for a monologue writing project that students can do on their own without access to the internet or a computer.

A series of activities to use with small groups in the drama classroom, to encourage creativity.

The overview outlines all aspects of the Organized Production Toolkit and describes the use and format of each resource.

Inspire your students with this poster showing how drama class develops their skills. 11 x 17 size.

20 theatre-related quotes on posters and slide presentation, for the drama classroom. Part 2 of an 8-part series to complete 'one quote a day' for the school year. You have the option to use a printable version, or access the slide deck presentation link. Be sure to access the 'Guiding Questions and Reflections' that accompany these quotes.

Set of 3 posters for the drama classroom.

Have students brainstorm alternative lighting options for a scene when you can’t use a traditional lighting rig. What do they come up with? How can they experiment with existing lighting sources? (For example: flashlights) Sometimes their options will be the best options.

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

10 Tips for Online Performances

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 to Reay Kaplan Maxwell, an actress and professional puppeteer. This discussion focuses on her experience as a professional puppeteer.

In this resource, Todd Espeland shares the directions on how to make your own shadow puppetry theatre out of a box, shadow puppetry templates, how to use shadow puppets with your students, and a rundown of the development process. Additional attachments including a bonus video and handout are included if you have students doing this project at home.

This packet includes an introduction for the teacher, and cover sheet for the student, to assign 'Scene Spurs' writing prompts for at-home distance learning, without technology.

Theatre-related quotes on posters and slide presentation, for the drama classroom. An 8-part series to complete 'one quote a day' for the school year. You have the option to use a printable version, or access the slide deck presentation link. Be sure to access the 'Guiding Questions and Reflections' that accompany these quotes.

Here is one way to set up a stage management staff at your school. You know your students the best and you know that some can handle more responsibility and some may be better suited to certain tasks. Make sure your PSM is the one who represents the team especially to the actors.

This list compiles names of casting directors and producers of colors who are doing the work to make change. BIPOC students do not have to go into the room and try to be anything or prove themselves to white producers. They should be able to see themselves behind the table. As we work on equity and inclusion think about who is behind the table. Discuss what can be done to create change. How can we create equitable and representative spaces for BIPOC students not just on the stage but behind the table as well? This list makes it known that BIPOC students can be producers and can be casting directors. There is room for us all at the table.

Quotes from BIPOC voices, organized in categories. Use these to inspire your students in the drama classroom and beyond.