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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. In this masterclass, Matt Webster talks to Karen Loftus, who started out her career as a stage manager, and has moved from that into being a production manager. Karen presents aspects of both jobs in our discussion, but we’re mainly focusing on her work as a Production Manager.

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 Gregory Hewett, special effects makeup, Director of Makeup, New Day Pictures Inc.

This packet includes an introduction for the teacher, and cover sheet for the student, to assign the packet for at-home distance learning, without technology. There are many theatre professions that are necessary to the smooth running of a production but remain out of the spotlight. In this packet, students gain comprehension of some of those roles. Students will read articles on a variety of different roles in theatre, answer questions, complete an activity, and reflect on their learning.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

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.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Tips for teaching in self-isolation.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Activities for online video conference platform such as Zoom.

A checklist to help you separate your school and home life, while teaching remotely.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Distance Learning ideas vs Zoom or other video conference platform.

Tips on doing an online performance using a video conferencing tool such as Zoom.

If you’ve never done a first week in the drama classroom, how do you know what to expect? What to say? What to do? Let the New Teacher Primer be your guide. We’ve divided this toolkit into high school and middle school sections. There’s definitely a specific way to approach each level. However, there will also be some overlap between the two, so don’t be afraid to read it all and adapt for your situation.