Flexible Casting for School Drama Programs and Drama Camps One of the biggest challenges facing drama teachers isn’t finding a great script. It’s figuring out how to make that script work with the students who actually signed up. Maybe you expected 15 students and only eight registered. Maybe you planned for a small cast, and suddenly…
Category: Performing Shakespeare for kids
A playwright from California never expects to see their flexible-cast classroom plays translated into Norwegian… but that’s exactly what happened. What began with a teacher wanting to perform Hamlet in his native language has grown into multiple translated classics, international performances, and a fascinating look at how Norway supports arts education through organizations like Dramas.
Learn how to add funny fake commercials to school plays to give more students meaningful stage time. A creative drama activity perfect for middle school theater, homeschool groups, and large-cast productions.
Bring Odyssey the Musical to your classroom with Playing With Plays’ kid-friendly script plus free teacher-written lyrics—perfect for grades 3–8.
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So, just like in sports, you have to get your body ready to go into the game – or, in this case, on the stage… sometimes warmup games are just to get your nervous energy out. Many times it’s to get your acting tools sharpened before you are about to perform. Now, for kids –…
There are dozens and dozens of different drama games out there, and many variations of each. What I have listed below is a small sample of fun games my kids love that are easy to do and can work well for you and your kids. So, get out there and have some fun! No better…
Sometimes, I need to keep the younger kids occupied while I’m running a drama camp and we are rehearsing. That being said, I typically have some butcher paper taped down with a bunch of washable markers nearby to keep them occupied. But, something else that is fun are coloring sheets that are related to the…
An exceptional tool to help directors choose, cast, and enjoy their next hilarious play!
Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. His plays have been performed and studied for hundreds of years, and they continue to be a cornerstone of theatre and literature education. But why is it important to introduce Shakespeare to kids? More importantly, how can it benefit their education and personal growth? First…