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Hello, fellow Director!
My name is Kelsey, and I have been teaching & directing drama for 8 years to students of all ages.
I teach theatre because it helped me heal. In middle school, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. My theatre teachers mentored me, supported me & showed me that my creativity was valuable. I want to be that guiding light for my students, and help you be a light for your pupils as well.
As you may have discovered, teaching theatre is HARD. It’s not like other subjects; no one plans your lessons for you. You are likely the only teacher that does what you do in your school. I want you to know that you are not alone.
Whether you are a veteran theatre teacher with tried & true lessons that wants a fresh take, or you’re still trying to figure this career out, I have proudcts that can help. I hope you’ll come back to my TPT page as I continue to grow it.
Together, we can take some of the stress off your shoulders so you & students can focus on creating & connecting.
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Drama “Playbill“ Template - Fully Editable Canva Template - Musicals & Plays
This Canva Theatre Program ” Playbill” Template saves time preparing the front of house for your next play or musical! The “playbill” cover page & 5 Reasons to Join our Program are done! Just add the About the Show, Cast & Crew, write about your program & go! This “playbill” template is fully editable - so you can change everything from font to graphics! Enjoy! What’s Included:❖ 4 Program Template Pages - Cover - About the Show - Cast & Crew - Special Thanks ❖ Canva Template Lin
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Audition Form Packet & Templates: Musicals & Plays, Actors & Crew
This 20+ page, no-prep Theatre Audition Form Packet & Template will organize your auditions for plays & musicals. I created these audition forms for my students! You'll get print-ready audition packets, but you can also customize the audition templates for available roles, crew positions, rehearsal hours & more! Easily post the audition packets to your online classroom for both parents & students to fill out digitally or print at home. I wish I had this when I first started out direc
5th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Prop Design Lesson & Notes - No Prep Digital/Printable + Answer Key
This Theatre Prop Design Lesson & Notes resource is a no-prep, versatile drama lesson that teaches students about the prop design process, how prop masters & crew build or source props, and how theatrical props support storytelling. Perfect for digital classrooms, print & go, or blended lessons! Students will complete fill-in-the-blank notes, participate in guided discussion, and make meaningful connections to real-world theatre design, all while reinforcing key vocabulary and des
6th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Audition Form Bundle - Directors of Plays & Musicals -Editable Templates
This Theatre Audition Form Bundle will save hours of prep time & keep you organized every audition season. Designed specifically for theatre teachers, directors & production teams running auditions for plays & musicals, this 160+ page audition toolkit gives you professional-quality forms you can customize for any show, reuse year after year, and share digitally or in print - perfect for streamlined, drama-free auditions. Whether you’re running auditions for middle school, high school
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Holiday & Intro to Theatre -Drama Sub Plan Bundle - Print & Go Theatre Sub Plans
This Drama Sub Plan Holiday Bundle includes engaging, no-prep theatre substitute lesson plans that save time & eliminate stress on sudden absence days. Perfect for emergency sub plans, busy theatre teachers, & planning ahead, these drama activities keep students learning even when you’re out! With a mix of year-round & holiday printable worksheets, digital lessons & hands-on drama activities, students will explore theatre vocabulary, design props & costumes, practice improv scenarios, a
6th - 12th
Coloring Pages, Drama, For All Subjects
12 Page Theatre Program Template - Fully Editable Canva "Playbill" Template
This 12 page, fully editable Theatre Program Template is Canva "playbill" handout to print for the audience on show day! Students write their own drama program bios with Google Forms & you save time - just copy & paste their responses to your program template! Even better - the program cover page & 5 Reasons to Join Theatre are done for you! Just write About the Show, enter Cast & Crew, edit Special Thanks & go! This theatre program template is editable - so you can change every
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Audition Form Packet Editable Template Bundle (PPT/Google Forms/Slides)
These Editable Theatre Audition Form Packets have everything you need to organize & cast musicals, plays & theatre productions with ease! It’s perfect for posting digitally or printing for in-person use, and can be shared with students and parents through your online classroom. Customize the fully editable templates for available roles, crew positions, rehearsal hours & more! Need more audition templates, signage and organization? Click here!What’s Included:❖ Google Slides, Google Form
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Parts of a Theatre Activity: Proscenium-Thrust-Arena Project PBL - Grades 6-12
This Parts of a Theatre Activity brings theatre vocab to life! Students build a mini-theatre to learn where each part of the theatre is & will differentiate between the different types of stages: proscenium, thrust & arena. This is one of my favorite activities to do at the beginning of the year to build friendships and show kids how fun theatre class can be. Teachers will appreciate this low prep activity that can keep kids working for several days! I hope you enjoy it! What’s Included:❖
5th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
Digital Theatre Script Analysis Worksheet for Any Play/Musical + Printable
These Digital Theatre Script Analysis worksheets guide students through script analysis for any play or musical! Great for rehearsal, class read-throughs, or last-minute sub plans, print & go or save paper by letting students type their answers! Script analysis is an essential part of the rehearsal process or reading plays in class. Ideal for middle & high school drama and English classes, differentiate with 2 levels of difficulty. Questions explore everything from setting and character
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, Literature, Short Stories
Director's Audition Notes - Play & Musical Audition Rubric Editable Templates
These Director's Audition Notes Templates will help you simplify your casting decisions for any play or musical. Drag & drop casting decisions from the margins, type to record your notes, or use pen & paper! These audition scoring rubrics are for directors & judges, plus you can customize the templates to your show's needs. Easily score auditions, take notes, and mark where each student fits best in your show. What’s Included:❖ 21 Pages ❖ 12 Ready-to-Print Pages in a PDF ❖ 9 Edita
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Project Based Learning Theatre Curriculum Bundle Student Focused - Free Updates!
This Project-Based Learning Theatre Curriculum Bundle is a comprehensive, no-prep-friendly collection of student-centered theatre projects designed for busy middle school and beginner/intermediate high school theatre teachers. Perfect for engaging students while saving time & classroom budget, this PBL theatre curriculum allows students to research, design, draw, build, write & perform as they explore key theatre concepts and real-world theatre jobs, all through hands-on, differenti
6th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Rehearsal & Production Bundle Editable Templates + FREE Yearly Updates
Organize rehearsals, hold students accountable, and simplify production routines with this Theatre Rehearsal Bundle of Editable Templates designed for drama teachers, production directors, and theatre clubs. With 130+ pages of customizable rehearsal handouts, calendars, checklists, worksheets, production posters, and more, this bundle helps you run rehearsals efficiently, whether you’re teaching middle school, high school, college, or adult education. Buy together to save over 30%! Th
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Stage Directions Notes Worksheet - Drama Sub Plan - Stage Directions
The Stage Direction Notes & Worksheet is a no-prep activity to help you reinforce stage positions & blocking! Students will read, match & write definitions from the answer bank. Glue notes into journals or add to scripts! Use them to extend your stage direction lesson, or to occupy students on chill days. Digital & no-print (if desired), easily differentiate for students by choosing from 1 of 3 difficulty levels. What’s Included:❖ 3 Worksheets with 3 Levels of Difficulty (12, 18
5th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
Halloween Activity Costume Design Challenge No Prep - Drama Sub Plan
This Halloween Costume Design Challenge allows students to design & draw their own Halloween costume! They'll choose from a list of ideas or sub their own! With renderings clearly explained, they will be guided through their costume creation. Students will love this simple activity to celebrate Halloween that lets them draw (while still teaching students about theatre!) Great for sub days, Halloween week or just for fun, this activity will get your students engaged. I hope you see some am
5th - 12th
Art, Drama, For All Subjects
Also included in: Intro to Theatre Costume Design Unit & Project Based Learning Bundle
Drama Christmas Game Activity Improv Cards - Drama Sub Plan + Editable Template
This Theatre Christmas Activity Improv Game gets you & your students in the holiday spirit! Explore 20, crazy Christmas improv scenes. How do students improv when the Grinch breaks in? When Santa’s sleigh breaks down, how do he and the elves work to save Christmas? When kids find themselves in Santa’s office, do they erase their names from the naughty list? Each improv card includes 2 - 4 Characters, a Location & a Conflict that actors must work together to solve. The introduction pag
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Art, Dance, Drama
Theatre Mask Design - About Me Activity - Low Prep Back to School Activity BTS
This Design a Theatre Mask Back to School Activity is a fun way to get to know your students! Use the mask examples to help students come up with 3 to 5 of their favorite things! Last, they'll draw drama mask to show who they are. I hope you enjoy this low-prep drawing activity! What’s Included:❖ 2 Example Masks ❖ 1 Drawing Worksheet - students draw their favorite thing from 6 categories ❖ PDF File Features that will make your life easier:❖ Start school off with a student-centered activi
6th - 12th
Drama, For All Subjects, Music
Theatre Costume Design Lesson & Notes - No Prep Drama Sub Plan - Costume Intro
This Costume Design Lesson teaches the elements of costume design, the job of the costume designer & crew, and prepares students to design visually pleasing costumes for the stage . Great for drama sub plans, students complete fill-in-the-blank notes with paper & pencil. They discuss with peers & make connections to their own lives with engaging, multi-tiered questions. Use as part of your Intro to Costume Unit (check out my Costume Bundle) as you prepare students for working on t
6th - 12th
Dance, Drama, Music
Parts of Theatre Activity - Proscenium/Thrust/Arena Project - Slides/PowerPoint
This 22 page Parts of a Theatre Activity brings intro to theatre vocab to life! Students build a mini-theatre to learn where each part of the theatre is & will differentiate between the different types of stages: proscenium, thrust & arena. Using project based learning, (PBL) they will get crafty & make new friends. This is one of my favorite activities to do at the beginning of the year to build friendships and show kids how fun theatre class can be. Teachers will appreciate this low pre
5th - 10th
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Halloween Activities & Project-Based-Learning Crafts Bundle - w/ Updates
This Theatre Halloween Activity Bundle saves prep time & keeps students fully engaged! Packed with project based learning drama activities, spooky design challenges, monologue writing, improv games & performance projects, this Halloween drama unit is perfect for middle school and early high school theatre classes. Teach the steps of theatre design, collaboration & performance while letting students draw, write, build and perform in fun, memorable ways. What kid doesn't love getting to w
6th - 12th
Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Visual Arts
8 Page Theatre Program - Fully Editable Canva Template Program- Musicals & Plays
This 8 page, fully editable Theatre Program Template saves time writing programs for your next play/musical! Students write their theatre bios for the program by responding to the Google Form Activity that teaches them how to write a bio! You just copy & paste them to your Canva program! The program's cover page & 5 Reasons to Join Drama are done for you! Simply write About the Show, Cast & Crew & print! This theatre program template is editable - so you can change everything
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
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About the store
Experience
Hello, fellow Director!
My name is Kelsey, and I have been teaching & directing drama for 8 years to students of all ages.
I teach theatre because it helped me heal. In middle school, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. My theatre teachers mentored me, supported me & showed me that my creativity was valuable. I want to be that guiding light for my students, and help you be a light for your pupils as well.
As you may have discovered, teaching theatre is HARD. It’s not like other subjects; no one plans your lessons for you. You are likely the only teacher that does what you do in your school. I want you to know that you are not alone.
Whether you are a veteran theatre teacher with tried & true lessons that wants a fresh take, or you’re still trying to figure this career out, I have proudcts that can help. I hope you’ll come back to my TPT page as I continue to grow it.
Together, we can take some of the stress off your shoulders so you & students can focus on creating & connecting.
Teaching style
Project Based Learning (PBL) is the core of what I do. It's hands-on, Montessori-style education, where students have choices and get learn how to think critically to solve problems. I find that when I teach students the basics and provide them a set of checkpoints, they thrive in the freedom. This comes only after I have strictly taught them how to use supplies and respect each other in class. I like to incorporate a lot of fun, hence the squirrel theme.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My own education history
Certified to teach EC-12 Theatre
Bachelor's of Psychology, Minors in Spanish & Theatre - 4.0 GPA
Associate of Science with an emphasis in musical Musical Theatre
Lived in Murcia, Spain for 2 years teaching English to students
Spanish Speaker
High School Valedictorian
Additional biographical information
I write original music that I will be sending to streaming platforms too. I love painting, being outside and spending time with family and friends.
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