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Interviewing Theatre Kids: Drama From a Student Perspective

What’s it really like to be a theatre kid? What are the typical stereotypes tied to the label of ‘theatre kid’? We decided to go straight to the source! Six high school drama students tell us their experiences of life as a theatre kid.

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Pandemic Drama: Tales of a First-Year Drama Teacher in a COVID World

We’re all in the midst of a semi-post-pandemic-but-not-really world, but what’s it like to start your teaching career in this uncertainty? New drama teacher Kevan Dunkelberg gives us the lowdown!

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Selling your soul: the story of Faust

Looking for some spooky, hellish theatre this October? Try looking at some of the theatrical works based on the legend of Doctor Faustus. An aged German scholar who sells his soul to the devil for one more chance to experience everlasting bliss? It’s got a bit of everything.

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Clowning Around! (What I Learned in Clown Class)

You’re trapped in the middle of a circle. And the only one way out is to make every single person around you laugh. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Welcome to the world of clown! Read on to discover what really happens when you connect with your inner clown.

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Playwriting Prompts for Teachers

Looking for new ways to engage your students in your playwriting class? Brit Christopher explores a series of prompts that she often uses with her students, along with some example scenes. Happy writing!

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Teaching / Classroom

Interviewing Theatre Kids: Drama From a Student Perspective

Pandemic Drama: Tales of a First-Year Drama Teacher in a COVID World

Selling your soul: the story of Faust

Clowning Around! (What I Learned in Clown Class)

Playwriting Prompts for Teachers