From the Blog 10 Tips from Do-It-All Directors by Lindsay Price Directing Process & Essentials We recorded a podcast featuring 9 teachers from all over the country, in both middle school and high school programs, to find out what makes them able to do it all when directing a play. Here are 10 of their best tips: 1. Build a program that allows students to develop responsibility and grow their skills. […] 5 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Theatrefolk Podcast: What is a Playwright? by Lindsay Price Podcast Episode 43: What is a Playwright? What is a playwright? Lindsay talks about what that question means to her and what happens when she assumes everyone is aware of that meaning. Guess what? Everyone is not aware. Show Notes Playwrights! Send us your plays! Our submission guidelines are posted here. Subscribe to The Theatrefolk […] 16 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Do You Know Your Character? by Lindsay Price Character Development Characters come to life in the small details, the little things like personal preference, food, or music choices. These two exercises can help student actors discover those details and really get to know their characters. You can download a PDF of both exercises at the end of this post! Day In The Life There is […] 6 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Staging Theatre in Non-Traditional Spaces Blocking & Staging Get solutions for staging challenges like poor sightlines, bad acoustics, and no backstage in classrooms, gyms, or cafetoriums. 6 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Common Struggles Drama Teachers Face and How to Tackle Them Teacher Reflection Tackle burnout, large classes, and student motivation with practical strategies drawn from the experiences of fellow theatre educators. 6 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Dressing Rooms: Solutions that Meet Student Needs by Lindsay Price Space Management Let’s talk about dressing room setups. When your students are getting ready for a show, are they comfortable with their changing facilities? Does your setup meet the needs of all your students? What’s your policy on student privacy? There are many reasons why a student might need a different dressing room setup without being singled […] 6 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Top 5 tips for Adapting Improv for a Virtual Performance by Guest Blogger Improv Skills Jim Hoare is the author of Your High School Improv Show Playbook and has added a Virtual Performance Pandendum (Pandemic Addendum) to the resource for adapting improv to a virtual environment. For those of you looking to put on a virtual Improv show, here are his top five tips and games suggestions! 1. Practice, Practice, […] 6 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode The 25 Hour Play Project by Lindsay Price Podcast Lesson Plans & Projects Episode 91: The 25 Hour Play Project Playwright and educator Corey-Jan Albert talks about working with student playwrights and how to get students from idea to finished product in 25 hours, including a staged reading! Show Notes By Wheel and By Wing A Lighter Shade of Noir by Patrick Derksen Episode Transcript 31 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Theatrefolk Podcast: Starting a Drama Program from Scratch by Lindsay Price Podcast Episode 135: Starting from Scratch Ruth Mirabella was asked to start a middle school drama program three years ago. They had the smallest stage imaginable and no sound equipment. Since she began, Ruth has more than doubled student interest. How did she do it? What did she do? How do you start from scratch? Show […] 30 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Production Case Study: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown by Lindsay Price Podcast Episode 208: Production Case Study: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Bekah Schneider is a teacher in South Korea and there was a lot to overcome with this production: students not knowing the source material, fear of failure, and doing choreography by Skype. After all that this was her best production experience in 20 years. […] 31 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog The School Play Shopping List by Lindsay Price Choosing a Show You’re shopping for your next play. The stack of catalogues is to your left. There are seven open tabs on your computer from various publishing companies. Your eyes are bleary and if you have to read one more peppy description (only to be disappointed by the sample pages) you may run screaming from the room. […] 6 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Video: Talking Jealousy Jane by Lindsay Price Featured Plays Liberty High School performed a way out performance of Jealousy Jane in the fall for their district festival. The original script calls for five actors and little more than a couple of cubes. Director Nathan Uhrig saw so much more. I love directors who are inspired by a script and yet are fully committed to the intention […] 6 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Theatre Game: Dramatic Rules by Lindsay Price Fun & Easy Games This classroom exercise is a mash-up of two of my most favourite theatre games: Scenes from a Bag and Act It Out. This game works as a warm-up activity. It’s great for getting students to explore different ways of moving their bodies. They have to think quickly, imaginatively, and outside the box. This game could […] 6 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Theatrefolk Podcast: What do Drama Teachers Do In the Summer? (Part Two) by Lindsay Price Podcast Teacher Reflection Episode 99: What do Drama Teachers Do In the Summer? Part Two. The biggest misconception is that all teachers head to the pool and relax for two months during the summer. We’ve got more teachers with more stories, tips, tricks and tools. Get great insight into how to plan for the year ahead. Show […] 32 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Theatrefolk Podcast: The Arts Don’t Need To Be Isolated: Building a School Community through Theatre by Lindsay Price Podcast Episode 141: The Arts Don’t Need To Be Isolated At Northwest Middle School in Flowood, MS, Emily Wright and Genifer Freeman worked on a play to support the school’s summer reading book – A Long Walk To Water. But that was just the beginning. Every class from English, to art to music, to drama, to […] 33 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Theatrefolk Podcast: Acting Up: Interview with Playwright Clint Snyder by Lindsay Price Podcast Playwright Spotlights Episode 53: Acting Up: Interview with Playwright Clint Snyder Lindsay talks with new-to-Theatrefolk playwright Clint Synder, author of Lord of the Pies. We talk about the writing process, writing plays for teenagers, and how does Clint feel about technology? Show Notes Lord of the Pies by Clint Snyder Subscribe to The Theatrefolk Podcast On iTunes. […] 21 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Theatrefolk Podcast: The International Teacher: When Travel and Teaching go Hand in Hand by Lindsay Price Podcast Episode 97: The International Teacher: when travel and teaching go hand in hand Rita Felder teaches in an International School in Korea. What’s it like? How did she prepare to teach students who speak English as a second language? She also shares why the summer is not just a time of rest for a […] 22 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Monologue Competitions: How to compete confidently by Lindsay Price Podcast Competitions Episode 206: Monologue Competitions: How to compete confidently How can you encourage your students to compete with confidence? Learn from the source! Student Kelsey Gilmore was chosen as critics choice for monologues and best in show in her district for her monologue performance. What did she do? How did she prepare? Show Notes All things […] 24 min read Read the Full Post
Podcast Episode Theatrefolk Podcast: Playwright & Drama Teacher Matt Webster by Lindsay Price Podcast Playwright Spotlights Episode 84: Playwright and Drama Teacher Matt Webster Matt Webster talks about what it’s like to teach drama teachers, the biggest mistake he sees new drama teachers make, classroom management, and his play The Myths At the Edge of the World. Show Notes The Myths at the Edge of the World Growing Your Drama Program […] 25 min read Read the Full Post
From the Blog Plays & Musicals for Pride Month by Kerry Hishon LGBTQIA+ Student Support Inclusive Play Recommendations Themed Play Lists If you’re looking for plays and musicals to include in your drama classroom library, look no further — here are 42 plays and musicals featuring LGBTQ+ characters, stories, and themes. Introduce these plays and musicals to your students, read them as a class, and check out performances of them (many have filmed or movie versions). […] 10 min read Read the Full Post
