The spring musical is around the corner…whoo hoo! This is the time when drama and music teachers have a chance to shine. A chance to put up a show your kids will never forget. But this time of year can also come with a lot of questions… For experienced drama teachers, how do you keep [...]
The following lesson plan is an abridged excerpt from the new book Teaching Playwriting: The Essential Handbook, a step-by-step guide to fostering creativity in your classroom. You can learn more and instantly download the entire 108-page resource by clicking here. The first step to becoming a great playwright is the ability to step inside a character and find [...]
I just came back from an end-of-semester drama presentation at a local elementary school. If you run a drama program, you’re familiar with this opportunity for parents to come and see what their kids have been working on. Parents are excited to see their kids, kids are excited to have their parents see them, and [...]
