Theatre Resources for Students and Educators
…I’ve been clear or if they have questions regarding what we have discussed. What Type of Story do I Tell? You must be wondering, “Does he really tell his actors…
…when it comes to auditions and performances, they want to display their best work with which they feel 100% comfortable. Save the challenging pieces for the practice room! Building a…
…in their performance. After they act on the question they’ve answered for you, praise them! Your goal is to teach them to make inferences on their own when you’re not…
…menu, asking questions and using as much Spanish vocabulary as they are able. Singing Inventive, fun and instructive- music is a great teaching tool. It is entertaining to use singing…
…prepared and their ability to sustain the character throughout the performance. Ensemble work, the ability to work with others is also evaluated. You may download this chart here acting rubric…
…students raise their hand (and it’s always the same ones). They are so afraid of being wrong. In a theatrical setting, if I asked these same questions, I am confident…
…that focuses mainly on dialogue. Ask them to practice reading their scripts out loud. When they are comfortable, have the class read their assigned characters to an audience. For students…
The stress on the importance of arts in communities and schools has been pushed again and again in our American society. That stress comes from a constant need for funding…
…I plan to ask a different special question each time that will make the kids immediately exercise their creativity.. This week’s question was: “If you could have any superpower, what…
…such information then what if question(s) about the father may prove to be helpful. Questions such as what if the character’s father beat him, what if his father ran off,…
…“wizard heads” will answer the question one word at a time. The class should not ask “yes or no” questions, but questions such as, “What is the meaning of life?”…
…simply read a selected play aloud and discuss it. It’ll be a four-hour commitment each month and well worth it. Go Outside Your Comfort Zone Learn a new skill. Take…
…think about them? What do they like and dislike about them? What common experiences do they share? In what areas are they dissimilar? There are many other questions that actors…
…Each student is also assigned a list of personality traits that they must adhere to. Download PDF Exercise Contributed by Matt Kizer Matt Kizer is the webmaster for BroadwayEducators.com and…
…lines of creative oversight. It is arranged to demonstrate performance vs. running crew vs. build crew. Download PDF Exercise Contributed by Matt Kizer Matt Kizer is the webmaster for BroadwayEducators.com…
…Andrews in the title role. The cast also included Kaye Ballard, Jon Cypher, Edith Adams and Alice Ghostley. By today’s standards the cost was minimal as the entire production came in…
…and then reverse direction for the next coil. Below is one of the better videos I have seen on this technique. It is from the London School of Sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=29&v=pEd7ru24Vx0…
…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuHW3OAHfEk Let’s back up, and re-engineer this, in case someone wants to do something like this again later. If the goal is to create a parchment effect, we can do…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN18kSmSNdk This ten-minute video demonstrates the basics of lighting design. Washes, specials, distance, field angle, and other considerations are demonstrated in a virtual theatre space in a simple and conversational…
…example, “I don’t like the dialogue” or “I think that character is stupid” are not very helpful comments. However comments such as “I think you can make the dialogue stronger…
…their faces for expression and communication. While they are wearing the mask, communication is a challenge. Eventually the students will resort to using their bodies to communicate. This work is…
…The class was composed of students who were in their first college semester. I asked the question, “Who is the stage manager?” Fly crew. One of the students answered, “Someone…
…be explored. Tragedy, satire, parody, docudrama and other genres and styles can be utilized by students who have the opportunity to offer their vision, ideas and questions about a specific…
…help them feel comfortable in their own frame, no matter what that frame may be. You can use various exercises to do this that are designed to free the body…
…questions: Who am I? What just happened? What do I want? The encounter must play out. The “who am I” can be described by a job, relationship, or types. You…
…and if you give your potential employer the feeling that you won’t be professional in any way then chances are you will not get the job. Answer and Ask Questions…
…is easily offended and suffers a great deal of inner turmoil. He usually displays his feelings in a sarcastic and frivolous way, which adds to the family tensions that already…
…poetic songs, which come across as rather comical. In his song “Metaphor,” although he means what he says through his rather emotional and “nature-inspired” text, his overly romantic language actually…
…problems through the characters in the story, and therefore, within themselves. Lastly, picture books and live staged performances easily attract children and retain their focus, communicate ideas, and the illustrations…
…Rhett Ellis of Alabama in the United States. He has a Facebook group based on the development of this game here. You can download the game in PDF format here….
…and workshops. Download the PDF of these activities here Copy (1)BWE Acting Marcotte Theatre Activities Exercises Contributed by Robin Marcotte, MFA Robin Marcotte trained at the Dell’Art School of Physical…
…all important in what is the second of 10 design aesthetics exercises provided to BroadwayEducators.com by Associate Professor Rostampour. For the exercise Articulate with Lines click here BWE Design Rostampour…
…vocal manipulation rather than letting it come out organically. More often than not, if they can allow their bodies and respond naturally, the vocal aspect will come along too. Viewpoints…
…computer use much more quickly when we were kids and it’s raising the stakes. Besides the fact that the use of technology causes social anxiety, it causes them to question…
…competing against one person: themselves. They have to improve each and everyday. Professionals are never complacent; they welcome challenge and potential failure because they know that’s the only way to…
Nothing glamorous about this; it’s just a one-page Word Doc calendar. You can print it, photocopy it, and fill it out to suit the current month. Download Blank Calendar Exercise…
…may download the exercise here: Acting subtext exercise. What is Subtext? Subtext is found in modern plays that use realistic dialogue. The idea of subtext is based on modern psychology…
…it must be properly formatted. You may download the exercise here: Playwriting- Devasting Love. Basic Guidelines 2 characters 1 set One character must utter the line “I love you” at…
…many levels, making for more complex characters, more twists and turns in the plot, and more interesting dialogue. You may download the exercise here: Playwriting- Subtext Conflict. Examples of Subtext…
Download GHOST – Study Guide Interactive Our groundbreaking study guide focusing on Ghost The Musical has been created in a manner that gives amazing insights into various aspects of the…
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