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Drama Game: Minefield (using stage directions)

Type: Ensemble Building, Focus, Stage Directions Purpose: This is a fun game to play to help your students...

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Drama Game: Backdrop

Type: Creativity, Ensemble Building Purpose: This game helps kids practice NOT being the center of attention. It’s...

Drama Game: Name Chant

Type: Warm-up, Break Out of Shell Purpose: A fun way to have kids introduce themselves and break...

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Drama Game: Circle Switch

Type: Focus, Ensemble Building Purpose: A simple game to help players develop non-verbal cues, work together and...

Drama Game: Towel Crossing

Type: Ensemble Building, Creativity Purpose: Although this game doesn’t have anything to do with theatre/drama specifically, it’s great for...

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Drama Game: Two-Headed Monster

Type: Improv, Creativity Purpose: A simple game that helps kids work together and be creative at the...

Drama Game: Toilet Paper Icebreaker

Type: Warm-up, Ensemble Building Purpose: A fun, simple way to help a new group get familiar with...

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Drama Game: Split Screen

Type: Improv, Creativity Purpose: This is an advanced improv game for older students. 1. Split the stage into...

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4 Free Monologues for Kids & Teens

Below are four free monologues for kids, perfect for use in your drama classes. Working...

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Opening Number from ‘TWAS THE WEEK AFTER CHRISTMAS

  Denver and Brian give a writer preview of the opening number from ‘TWAS THE...

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