Rehearsal and Production Resources
A library of resources for the drama classroom.
Devising
Recorded at the DTA Virtual Conference in July 2019, Amy Patel takes us through her devising process in the drama classroom.
Directing Style Chart
This resource helps students and directors consider the style of a play: naturalism, epic theatre, classical/neoclassical, expressionism, surrealism, impressionism, romanticism, hyperrealism, and others.
Do's and Don'ts for Producing BIPOC Plays
Use this list as a discussion starter for your students, or as a point of reference for your next production.
Duo Scene Information Sheet
Use this template to track a duo scene, including play details, character details, objectives, obstacles, tactics, and more.
Getting Ready to Direct your First Virtual Play
Virtual productions are popping up everywhere now, specifically designed to be performed online, and they are a wonderful way to keep your students together and keep their love of theatre going – just in a different way. If you’re thinking about doing a virtual production, here are a few tips to help you on your way.
How to do an Online Performance of a Play
Tips on doing an online performance using a video conferencing tool such as Zoom.
How To Prepare a Theatrical Resume
Tips and tricks for preparing a Theatrical Resume - as well as a sample for students to start from.
Learning Lines
Learning lines comes easy for some and not so easy for others. Download these exercises you can use with your students to get those lines down pat.
Memorization Tips, Tricks and Techniques
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.
Monologue Information Sheet
Use this template to track a monologue, including play details, character details, objectives, obstacles, tactics, and more.
Participation/Positive Contribution Rehearsal Rubric
A rubric for a student to assess a partner's positive contribution and participation in rehearsals.
Participation/Positive Contribution Rehearsal Rubric - Evaluator
This handout is designed for an evaluator to assess rehearsal participation and positive contribution. Two rubrics per page.
Participation/Positive Contribution Rehearsal Rubric - Student Handout
This page is designed to be cut into four so each student has a small rubric to follow, for their participation and positive contribution to rehearsals.
Poster: The Role of the Audience
A printable poster for your classroom - with some key reminders of the role of the audience.
Poster: Theatre Audience Etiquette
A printable poster for your classroom or theatre - a few simple rules for theatre audience etiquette!
Preparing For The First Day Of Rehearsal
A guide for student actors as they get ready to rehearse.
Public Domain BIPOC Plays
This resource is a of plays in the Public Domain by BIPOC writers, including links as to where you can find the texts. Any translations included are also in the Public Domain. Not all texts are available in an English translation but we have included them in their original language. We have included cautions, but as always, please make sure you read/review the scripts before sharing with your students.
Public Domain BIPOC Short Stories
This resource is a list of poems and short stories in the Public Domain by BIPOC writers including links as to where you can find the texts. Any translations included are also in the Public Domain. Not all texts are available in an English translation but we have included them in their original language. Please make sure you read/review the texts before sharing with your students.
Reflection Sheets
A set of six reflection worksheets to use in rehearsals, group activities, and performance.
Rehearsal Exercises
When you’ve been working on a scene for class or within a play for a while, sometimes things get stale. You know there’s something wrong with the moment, but can’t figure out what it is or where to go. Try these rehearsal exercises to shake up scene work.
