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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.

A one-sheet to help students understand the difference between a prop and a costume piece.

How do you teach tech, or use tech in your productions when you don’t have the expertise or the equipment? How do you make it work? How do you problem solve? Topics include Lighting, Set Design, Costumes, and Sound.

A set of posters with quotes from BIPOC voices. Use these to inspire your students in the drama classroom and beyond. A slide deck version is also included.

Students can explore the history of protest and how art has played a role in protest. They can examine different protest plays and protest art to discuss how art is political. What are the creatives behind the art trying to say? Why was it created? Students can examine what other artists have done and what change is happening in the entertainment world now. While analyzing art students should be asking: Why this? Why now? Use the activities in this resource to discover how to respond to political art and how to identify works of protest.

Every year we see top ten lists containing the most popular plays performed by students and studied in the drama classroom. Shakespeare makes the list every year. So does Arthur Miller. Some say that Our Town is performed every day of the year. What is decidedly lacking from these lists are Black and Latinx plays and playwrights. These playwrights are writing and have been writing plays for years tackling the same themes as those on these top ten lists. The Theatrefolk Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Panel has assembled suggestions to include on your list for production and classroom study.

This spreadsheet provides plays, playwrights, cast sizes, descriptions and more for Latinx plays and playwrights. CAUTION: not all of these plays are going to be suitable for all classrooms. Anything to be aware of is marked and plays should be reviewed before sharing with students.

A set of posters with quotes from Black voices. Use these to inspire your students in the drama classroom and beyond.

Each ensemble experience includes the title, a list of objectives you can choose from, the goal, guidelines, and instructions.

Each experience includes the title, a list of objectives you can choose from, the goal, guidelines, and instructions.

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

Use this rubric to assess student participation.

A rubric for a student to assess a partner's positive contribution and participation in rehearsals.

Use this rubric to assess two-person pantomime performance.

A series of experiences listed in a specific order, to build skill in creativity with groups of students.

Instructions on how to create your own Choice Board for drama activities, including options for physical exercises, vocal exercises, technical theatre, form/style adapt, playwriting and character acting/analysis. Adaptable to use with technology or without.

A series of vocal experiences to use with students in the drama classroom, focused on encouraging creativity.