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Hi there! Thanks for visiting my store, "LIGHTS, LESSONS, ACTION! If you are looking for "No Prep" engaging lessons, activities and worksheets that promote creativity, confidence, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills— then you are in the right place. Whether you teach Drama in Middle School, Theater Production in High School, English, Public Speaking, or looking for a last-minute fun lesson, you'll find it all here.
I began my teaching career 30 years ago in the largest public school system in the U.S., the NYC Department of Education. I was a Drama teacher in Middle School for 26 years, and a Theater Production teacher in High School for 4 years . Also, I became an adjunct professor of Public Speaking and Communication last year. I am proud to say that I have created and designed an original curriculum for ALL school levels that promotes a culture of collaboration, skill-building, creativity, and personal growth.
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Public Speaking Bundle-Informative, Persuasive & Entertainment Speech Unit 6-12
Build confident, engaging speakers with this COMPLETE Public Speaking Unit Bundle! This all-in-one speech unit guides students through three major speech types—Informative, Persuasive, and Entertainment speeches while developing essential public speaking and presentation skills. Students learn how to organize ideas, support arguments with evidence, and deliver speeches with confidence, clarity, and expression. This unit is designed to be print-and-teach ready, with structured student templates,
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Improv Theater Project- Create Your Own Play (Grades 6–12)
Bring drama to life in your Theater or ELA classroom with this engaging, no-prep Improvisation Project: Create Your Original Play. Students work in groups to design and perform their own original three-scene play based on a given setting. This activity builds writing, collaboration, creativity, and performance skills, making it perfect for middle and high school Drama or English classes. Students will develop characters, create a storyline, and perform a structured three-scene play with a clear
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Drama Script Group Performance Project (Grades 6–12)
Bring storytelling to life in your classroom—students won’t just write a play… they’ll create and perform their own story from start to stage with this Drama Script Writing Bundle! This low prep project is designed to engage students in collaboration, critical thinking, and performance-based learning! In this complete, ready-to-use project, students work in groups to plan, write, and perform their own original plays using structured supports that guide them from idea development to final perfor
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
NO PREP Debate Bundle - Public Speaking- Grade 6-12
Make teaching debates simple, structured, and engaging with this NO-PREP Public Speaking Debate Unit Bundle designed for middle and high school students. This print-and-go debate resource gives teachers everything needed to run successful classroom debates without hours of planning. Students are guided step-by-step through the entire debate process—from building evidence-based arguments to delivering confident rebuttals and final speeches. With structured scaffolding, clear roles, and ready-to-u
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Speaking & Listening, World History
40 Drama Awards & Certificates for Middle & High School Theater Students
Bring the spotlight to every student with this fun, creative, and versatile set of 40 unique drama awards designed specifically for middle school and high school drama classes! Students love being recognized in a fun and personal way that builds confidence and strengthens classroom community. These awards celebrate not only performance skills on stage, but also the creativity, teamwork, leadership, and behind-the-scenes contributions that make theater class special. From scene stealers to backst
6th - 12th
Drama, Speaking & Listening
Speech Writing & Performance Activity-A Dream for Today’s America Grades 6-12
Celebrate student voice, reflection, and performance with this meaningful Speech Writing & Performance Activity: A Dream for Today’s America — perfect for Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Black History Month! Designed for middle school and high school students, this engaging activity encourages students to reflect on themes of hope, equality, justice, freedom, kindness, and positive change while developing writing, speaking, and performance skills. Students choose from thoughtful sent
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, World History
The Mystery Chest -Monologue Writing & Performance Activity Grades 6-12
A no-prep creative writing and drama activity where students read a mystery passage, write a first-person monologue, and perform their story! Bring creative writing and performance to life with this engaging monologue activity that gets students thinking, writing, and acting like real storytellers! In this standards-based resource, students read a mysterious beach story where a hidden treasure chest changes everything. They then step into the character’s shoes to write their own original first-p
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Cinco de Mayo Museum Adventure: Readers Theater Grades 6-12
What if your students didn’t just learn about Cinco de Mayo… but actually traveled back in time to experience it? Bring history to life with this Cinco de Mayo Time Travel Readers Theater Script. This engaging, no prep activity packet transforms your classroom into a time-travel museum adventure where students will witness the Battle of Puebla unfold in real time. Through powerful dialogue, historical characters, and interactive storytelling, students discover the true meaning of Cinco de Mayo
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Drama, Reading, World History
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Character Analysis & Monologue Project - 6-12
Bring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to life with this engaging character analysis, creative writing, and performance project! Students will step into the shoes of memorable characters from the novel as they analyze character traits, explore motivations, and write and perform original monologues based on creative character scenarios. This low-prep resource combines reading comprehension, character analysis, writing, speaking, and performance skills into one engaging activity. Students will de
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
The Time Travel Watch Interactive Drama Script & Activities Grades 6-12
Looking for an engaging, no-prep drama activity your students will LOVE? This time travel play script combines mystery, suspense, and student-friendly dialogue to create an unforgettable classroom performance experience! When a group of students ignores one simple rule— “don’t touch anything strange”—they trigger a chain of events that sends them through time. From an ancient marketplace to a futuristic city, they must work together to fix what they started...before time collapses completely. No
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Drama, Reading, Speaking & Listening
Hamlet Modern Scene -Writing and Performance Activity Grades 6-12
Imagine if Hamlet were written today instead of in the 1600s—what would the characters say, and how would they talk to each other?Bring Shakespeare to life with this engaging Hamlet Modern Scene Drama Activity! Students work with a partner to modernize characters, themes, and conflicts from Hamlet by William Shakespeare while demonstrating their understanding of the play through creative writing and performance. In this interactive activity, students rewrite a scene from Hamlet or create an or
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Candy Creation Project Grades 6-12
Bring creative writing to life with this fun, engaging, and highly imaginative Candy Creation Project inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Students will step into the world of Willy Wonka as they design, describe, and “market” their very own original candy or chocolate bar. This no-prep resource blends creative writing, persuasive writing, visual design, and presentation skills into one exciting performance-based project your students will love. Everything is organized, structured, a
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Start the Scene! No-Prep Improvisation Partner Activity Grades 6-12
Start the Scene! No-Prep Improvisation Partner Activity is an engaging drama activity designed to help middle and high school students build creativity, collaboration, communication, and quick-thinking skills through improvisation! Students work in pairs to create spontaneous scenes using fun and unpredictable opening lines. With no scripts and no prep required, this activity encourages students to stay in character, think on their feet, and build believable scenes together. This resource includ
6th - 12th
Drama, Speaking & Listening
Voices of Freedom: Black History & Juneteenth Readers Theater Grades 6-12
Bring history to life with this engaging and meaningful Readers Theater performance activity! Students will explore the significance of Black History Month and Juneteenth while learning about influential historical figures who helped shape American history. Through performance, discussion, reflection, and collaborative activities, students will deepen their understanding of freedom, courage, equality, and perseverance. This ready-to-use resource combines social studies, language arts, and drama
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Drama, Speaking & Listening, World History
Drama Activity- Create a Scene from a Starting Line- Grades 6-12
Bring creativity, collaboration, and performance into your classroom with this engaging no-prep drama activity! Students will write, develop, and perform an original scene using a provided starting line, characters, and setting. Perfect for building confidence, communication skills, and creative thinking. This activity gets students talking, thinking, and performing while keeping them fully engaged. It’s flexible, fun, and easy to implement in any classroom setting. What’s Included:Student direc
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Letter to My Future Self – End of Year Reflection Activity-Grades 6-12
Help your students reflect on their growth, celebrate their achievements, and set meaningful goals with this engaging End of Year SEL writing activity. Students will write a personal letter to their future self, encouraging self-awareness, reflection, and goal setting in a powerful and memorable way. Make reflection meaningful, personal, and memorable—your students will love writing to their future selves! This resource is perfect for wrapping up the school year with purpose, reflection, and stu
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Social Emotional Learning
Hamlet Prequel Scenes & Improvisation-Drama & ELA Activity Grades 6-12
Bring Hamlet to life in your classroom with this engaging, no-prep improvisation activity that turns Shakespeare into a hands-on performance experience students will actually remember! In this creative group activity, students work collaboratively to design and perform an original prequel scene to Hamlet, imagining what events could have happened before the play begins. Using structured settings and scenarios, students develop characters, build conflict, and perform short improvised scenes for
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Romeo & Juliet Prequel Scene Activity -Grades 6-12
Step into the world of Verona!Before your students read Romeo and Juliet, dive into the drama behind the story. In this engaging and interactive activity, students will create and perform their own original scenes by imagining what happened before the play begins. In this collaborative performance project, students work in groups to create and perform an improvised prequel scene inspired by the themes, conflicts, and relationships found in Romeo and Juliet. Using modern-day settings and dra
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
You in a Box Identity Speech and Monologue Activity-Grades 6-12
“Who were you in the past… who are you today… and who do you hope to become?” Help students explore identity, growth, memories, and future goals through this meaningful and engaging speech and monologue performance activity designed for middle and high school students. In this creative “You in a Box” Identity Speech & Monologue Activity, students select symbolic objects that represent their: Past Present Future Students reflect on how each object connects to their experiences, identity, res
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
Pass the Story – Collaborative Storytelling No Prep Activity Grades 6-12
Build a story together—one sentence at a time! Bring creativity, collaboration, and imagination into your classroom with this engaging no-prep collaborative storytelling activity! Students work together to build original stories one sentence at a time, developing listening skills, creativity, and narrative thinking as the story unfolds in unexpected and exciting ways. This activity keeps every student engaged, as each participant contributes to a shared story before a new one begins. Just print
6th - 12th
Creative Writing, Drama, Speaking & Listening
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Hi there! Thanks for visiting my store, "LIGHTS, LESSONS, ACTION! If you are looking for "No Prep" engaging lessons, activities and worksheets that promote creativity, confidence, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills— then you are in the right place. Whether you teach Drama in Middle School, Theater Production in High School, English, Public Speaking, or looking for a last-minute fun lesson, you'll find it all here.
I began my teaching career 30 years ago in the largest public school system in the U.S., the NYC Department of Education. I was a Drama teacher in Middle School for 26 years, and a Theater Production teacher in High School for 4 years . Also, I became an adjunct professor of Public Speaking and Communication last year. I am proud to say that I have created and designed an original curriculum for ALL school levels that promotes a culture of collaboration, skill-building, creativity, and personal growth.
Please follow me on TPT for updates, credits and more. I would love to hear your feedback and review.
Teaching style
My teaching style is hands-on. I meet students where they are, cheer for their successes, guide them through challenges, and create a safe classroom environment. I give my students positive feedback and encourage them to always try their best. Even though the course is only required for one year, my students often stay with me for 3 to 4 years because they love the experience and community we build together.
Watching my students bloom into confident performers or seeing a group of kids collaborate to create something amazing—it’s why I’ve loved this work for three decades.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Throughout my career, I’ve experienced so many shining moments that continue to fuel my passion for teaching including being rated a "Highly Effective" teacher, year after year. What makes me even prouder, is that I love watching all of my students perform. I am especially moved when my less confident students take risks, grow in confidence, and discover their own strengths on and off stage.
I love that many of my students enroll in my theater class as freshman and voluntarily continue for the next four years until their senior year. A lot of them have gone on to win theater related awards, landed lead roles in plays, or have gone on to top theater high schools, colleges, and professional theater productions —but for me, the true magic is in those first breakthroughs, the laughter and joy during class, the spark when a student suddenly believes in themselves. Those are the moments I live for as a teacher.
I am a proud recipient of the "Disney Teacher of the Year" award.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor 's Degree in Theater and a Master's Degree in English Secondary Education, plus 30 additional graduate credits.
Additional biographical information
I love teaching because I get to make a positive difference in my students’ lives, both onstage and off. When I am not teaching, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family and friends.
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