Author Archives: Denver Casado
How to Write a Monologue – Free Lesson Plan from “Teaching Playwriting”
The following lesson plan is an abridged excerpt from the new book Teaching Playwriting: The Essential Handbook,...
How to Write a Monologue – Free Lesson Plan from “Teaching Playwriting”
The following lesson plan is an abridged excerpt from the new book Teaching Playwriting: The Essential Handbook,...
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Drama Game: Magical Connection
Type: Focus, Observation/Communication Purpose: This game involves the instructor and an “assistant” who together have a secret...
Drama Game: Emotional Transfer
Type: Improv, Creativity Purpose: A simple improv game for more advanced actors. Procedure: 1. Ask two players...
Drama Game: Superfans
Type: Improv, Creativity Purpose: A simple improv game that helps create a positive creative environment. Procedure: 1. Have...
Drama Game: Ninja Star, Baby Kitten, Angry Chihuahua
Type: Warm-Up Purpose: A fun short warm-up to loosen kids up and have them practice pantomime. Procedure:...
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Drama Game: Three Ball Toss (Name Game)
Type: Focus, Ensemble Building Purpose: A great way to work on focus and collaboration through a repetitive...
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Drama Game: Three Words
Type: Improv Purpose: A fun beginner improv activity that involves every player at the same time. Procedure: 1....
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Theatre Rehearsal Tip: Thought Bubble Tableau
Type: Rehearsal Tip Purpose: When rehearsing a play or musical, at some point you’ll reach a scene...
Theatre Rehearsal Tip: Thought Bubble Tableau
Type: Rehearsal Tip Purpose: When rehearsing a play or musical, at some point you’ll reach a scene...