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Posters to use during your production. All 8.5x11 size for easy printing.

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 is with Julie Hartley, Arts Camp Director, and is hosted by Matt Webster.

Printable poster for the classroom: We are a Community of One

Poster for the classroom on the topic of feedback.

Poster: how theatre class is inclusive.

Poster for the classroom: "theatre is not just what happens onstage, but what happens offstage."

Todd Espeland shares his experience running pre-audition workshops, and demonstrates how they can help get your actors ready for the 'real thing'.

Todd Espeland shares his tips for setting yourself up for success in the audition process.

Todd Espeland shares tips from behind the audition table, to help increase the quality of actors and the quality of the work that actors bring.

Compiled from the DTA Facebook group members - a list of activities and ideas for the final weeks of school - to end your year off with your drama class.

This video by Todd Espeland is a mini lesson to help you in your search for a show. Todd shares 5 specific tips and tricks choosing a show that is the right fit for your school and program. This lesson comes with a handout sheet and brainstorming sheets to help you narrow down your search.

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 Barbara Pitts McAdams, a member of the Tectonic Theater Project and one of the original actors and dramaturges of The Laramie Project. This discussion focuses on devising, specifically through Moment Work.

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.