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Poster: how theatre class is inclusive.

Poster for the classroom: "theatre is not just what happens onstage, but what happens offstage."

Two posters: what does giving and receiving feedback look like?

Todd Espeland shares his experience running pre-audition workshops, and demonstrates how they can help get your actors ready for the 'real thing'.

Todd Espeland shares his tips for setting yourself up for success in the audition process.

Todd Espeland shares tips from behind the audition table, to help increase the quality of actors and the quality of the work that actors bring.

Compiled from the DTA Facebook group members - a list of activities and ideas for the final weeks of school - to end your year off with your drama class.

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Steve and Bear (both 15) Genre: Comedy

Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Tandy (17), Candy (15), "The Opinion" (17) Genre: Drama

Try these strategies and games when dealing with a large class size.

Strategies and tips for dealing with a small class size.

Use this list of 45 quotes for a 'thought of the day' activity with any drama class.

This video by Todd Espeland is a mini lesson to help you in your search for a show. Todd shares 5 specific tips and tricks choosing a show that is the right fit for your school and program. This lesson comes with a handout sheet and brainstorming sheets to help you narrow down your search.

Masterclass is a series of one-on-one interviews with experts, creators and innovators in the world of Theatre that you can study in-depth, or share with your classes. Think of this series as 'Inside the Actor's Studio' for Drama Teachers. In this masterclass, Matt Webster talks to to Barbara Pitts McAdams, a member of the Tectonic Theater Project and one of the original actors and dramaturges of The Laramie Project. This discussion focuses on devising, specifically through Moment Work.

This video by Todd Espeland is a mini lesson in creating that 'One Moment from a Play'. Todd shares his experience in devising that moment by making the right creative choices. This lesson comes with a worksheet for reflection.

How do you teach tech, or use tech in your productions when you don’t have the expertise or the equipment? How do you make it work? How do you problem solve? Topics include Lighting, Set Design, Costumes, and Sound.

What do you do when you have to be unexpectedly absent from class? DTA members to the rescue with their ideas.

A comprehensive list of theatre terms, listed by general, personnel, types of theatre, styles of theatre, acting, ancient greek theatre, Shakespeare, improv, costume, stage management, lighting, sound, and makeup.

In this Compare and Contrast Exercise students will read a section of text in its original form, read a theatrical adaptation of the same moment, and then compare and contrast the two. What are the similarities and differences?

This handout will help you answer the question: How can you get your students to engage with each other, work with each other and include everyone?