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WE ARE MONSTERS at Lusher Charter School [VIDEO SLIDESHOW]

On April 19-20, the Lusher Charter School presented We Are Monsters.  Check out this video slideshow...

Drama Game: Group Count (1 to 10)

Type:  Ensemble Building, Focus. Purpose:  I’ve found this is a great game to play if...

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Drama Game: Rain Storm

Type: Warm-Up, Focus Purpose:   This is a great game to play in the beginning...

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Drama Game: Flock Dance (Variation of Mirror)

Type:  Ensemble Building, Focus. Procedure:  1.  Students stand in a big group (clump). 2.  For...

Drama Game: Morph the Movement

Type: Ensemble Building/Creativity Purpose: A good game for a medium or large sized group, Morph the...

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Drama Game: Do You Love Your Neighbor?

Type:  Ensemble Building, Focus. Procedure:  1.  Arrange chairs in a circle; one chair per person...

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Opening Number of WE ARE MONSTERS at Discovery Charter School [VIDEO]

On April 24th, the Discovery Charter School in Las Vegas, NV performed We Are Monsters.  Check...

Drama Game: The Machine

Type:  Focus, Ensemble Building.   Purpose: Develops creativity, concentration, and group cooperation. Procedure: 1.  Start with...

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Drama Game: “Lap, Lap, Clap, Snap!”

Type: Warm-up. Purpose:  Practice knowing everyone’s names and rhythm coordination. Procedure: 1.  Sit on the...

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Drama Game: How to Begin Creating an Ensemble on Day 1

If your students aren’t working together and respecting each other, your production will suffer. It’s...

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