Dramatically Educational

This project asks students to explore one non-performance position in professional theatre. The handout provides directions and requirements of the project, suggestions on how to present a strong PowerPoint presentation, and a list of careers to choose from for the research assignment. On the back of the handout, there is an outline for the 9 required slides of the presentation for what information should be included.

In this project, students work in pairs to research a famous film director's style and influence. Students share their research in the form of a slide show and oral presentation. Students also create a worksheet for their classmates to complete as they present in order to ensure that the rest of the class records important information. This handout details all the requirements and steps for this project. There's even a slide-by-slide outline for students to follow! Simply print out, fill in

Looking for a fun and creative way to end the school year in your Drama class? This project is a great way to assess your students on the last day of school! This handout directs your students to work in pairs to prepare a board game relating to theatre trivia, a play, or any unit of study you covered this year. The PDF includes a rubric for you to assess the work and a peer review rubric. Introduce this project a couple weeks before the day of the final exams. I recommend spending a coupl

Mildred Pierce (1945) is an excellent crime drama in the style of Film Noir. It covers themes of family dynamics and betrayal that will instantly engage students. I show this in my film studies class as an example of Film Noir and my students often express that this is their favorite film of the year. This viewing guide provides 70 questions to keep students focused on the plot and important details. There are also 4 discussion questions to make connections to the Film Noir style. Answer Key

Looking for a fun midterm or final project for your drama class? Here's a project for all levels! It's called the Creativity Project. Students work in groups of 5 or 6 and, in the most creative possible way they can imagine, they present 25 collective talents to the rest of the class. This is a truly inspiring project designed to encourage collaboration and appreciation for each others' abilities. You will be so impressed with your students after this project! This product includes guideline

This is a fun and interesting activity in which to teach your drama students the complex process of casting a musical. It is particularly helpful after auditions, maybe when some students may feel disappointed or disagree with casting choices, because it teaches them that there is so much more to casting than talent! But this works anytime of the school year! This lesson is designed to facilitate whole class and small group discussion. The first few questions can be run as a brainstorm among

This study guide asks students to define the 20 terms included in the Stage and the School Chapter 1 test. It also includes five short response questions based on the reading. Please be aware that this study guide requires the drama textbook The Stage and the School.

This quiz is for the 2012 Arena Tour version of the play. It includes 13 multiple choice questions and 2 short response.

This handout provides 14 comprehension and higher order thinking questions to accompany either an independent reading or readers theatre reading of the play Waiting for Godot. Along with the questions are a symbolism chart students are to fill out and whole class discussion questions.

After teaching students the basics of audience etiquette. Tableau is a simple way to introduce students to performing on stage as it only requires posing. This project combines both topics into one assessment.

This project outlines a fun prop construction project for your advanced drama courses. The handout provides guidelines and directions for your students to select a prop from a large list and describes the components of planning the construction. Once students have created the physical prop in class, they present their work. Rubric included!

This PDF includes activities for students to complete as they watch A Chorus Line and follow up discussion and/or reflection questions. Also included is a 10 question quiz. (8 matching, 1 multiple choice, 1 short response)

The PDF provides guidelines for two research papers. The first directs students to write about a classic musical and the second directs students to research a show currently on Broadway. The directions do NOT include how to write the paper, like I would provide for ninth graders, but rather, it assumes student already are familiar with the writing process and general expectations for research.

This 15 question quiz includes 10 matching questions on terminology, 4 sequential questions putting the steps of a move in order, and one short response.

This quiz accompanies a project in which students teach one rule of audience etiquette with a tableau. See my other products for this project.

After completing a Method Acting unit and projects, students' understanding of all methods are assessed with this quiz which asks students to match the teacher's name with his/her theory.

This quiz includes 8 matching questions of terms for application and blending techniques and 2 true/false questions about safety.

This 10 short answer question quiz assesses students' understanding of important concepts of improvisation covered in common improv exercises.

After studying basic principals of proper diction and projection through vocal exercises, students are asked to dramatically read a poem to the class displaying mastery of key vocal skills for theatrical performance. This handout covers the guidelines and expectations, along with a rubric.