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We create modern and engaging resources for teachers from Primary to GCSE and A Level.

We create modern and engaging resources for teachers from Primary to GCSE and A Level.
Uta Hagen - Drama Practitioner Resource Pack
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Uta Hagen - Drama Practitioner Resource Pack

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Uta Hagen was a pioneering figure in the acting world, and her insights have had a profound impact on the craft. Her emphasis on deep character exploration, authenticity, and using exercises like the Object Exercise helps actors develop a richer, more nuanced understanding of their characters. By studying Hagen’s techniques, students can improve their acting skills, better connect with the emotions and motivations of their characters, and ultimately deliver more compelling and genuine performances on stage or screen. Her teachings remain highly relevant and valuable for aspiring actors looking to hone their craft. Contents Include: Biography, Substitution, Given Circumstances, Object Exercise, Emotional Preparation, Concentration, Relaxation, Moment Before, Sense Memory, Through-line of Action, Listening, Key Quotes & Lesson Plan. View more popular Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.
Improvisation Resource Pack
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Improvisation Resource Pack

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Exploring improvisation offers many invaluable skills and benefits. It serves as a playground where spontaneity, creativity, and adaptability thrive, allowing actors to hone their craft in a dynamic and immersive way. Improv enhances the ability to think on one’s feet, fostering quick thinking and the capacity to embrace unexpected challenges with confidence. It nurtures the art of active listening, collaboration, and the courage to take risks, amplifying an actor’s versatility and depth in portraying characters. In this resource pack, we take a closer look at some key techniques and exercises to develop your actors in the classroom. Contents Include Why Improvise?, Spontaneity, Listening, Creativity, Adaptability, Teamwork, Emotional Agility, Storytelling, Blocking, Breaking Character, Physicality, Improvisation Exercises, Word-at-a-time, “Yes, And…”, Props Relay, Genre Switch, Character Walk, Story Circle, Freeze Tag, Press Conference, The Expert, Lesson Plan & Key Quotes. For more of our popular Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.
50 X Drama Games
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50 X Drama Games

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This huge resource pack contains 50 of our favourite Drama games to play with your students. Each game has clear instructions and focuses on developing key skills. Games are focused around the following areas, Physical, Skill, Concentration and Imagination. Each game can be displayed electronically in your rehearsal room or printed out for ease of reference. Games include… Ensemble Counting, Splat, Wink Murder, Shazam!, The Name Game, Babuska, Tableau Olympics, Madame Tussauds Wax Works, Jump In, Jump Out, Change the Channel, Mexican Clap, Fruit Salad, Graveyard, Park Bench, Circle Story, Trust Exercises, Doctor’s Surgery, Directors, The Mystery Suitcase, Yes, Let’s! , What Are You Doing?, Fake News, Traffic Lights, Colour Contact, Ensemble Instructions, Character Pulse, Machines, 60-Seconds, Try Not to Laugh, Drama Freeze, Night Watchman, Tongue Twisters, Family Portrait, Anyone Who, The Empty Chair, I’ve Got Some News!, Status Bridge, The World’s Greatest Sandwich, Rhyme Time, Mastermind, Two Truths & A Lie, Mafia, The Ball Game, Human Knot, Taxi, The Line Game, Oh No!, Chewy Toffee, Sound Story& Shake Down. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.
Exploring Comedy - Drama Resource Pack
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Exploring Comedy - Drama Resource Pack

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Studying comedy is valuable for drama students to enhance their acting skills. Comedy teaches students timing, improvisation, and nuanced delivery, contributing to versatile performances. Understanding comedic techniques helps actors connect with audiences through humour, develop precise physicality, and master the subtleties of expression. By delving into the world of comedy, drama students expand their range and gain insights that enrich their overall acting prowess, enabling them to engage audiences with laughter and emotion. Contents Include: Introduction, Types of Comedy, Slapstick, Satire, Farce, Romantic Comedy, Dark Comedy, Absurdist, Parody, Musical Comedy, Comedy Techniques, Timing & Pacing, Exaggeration, Irony & Incongruity, Wordplay, Repetition, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Surprise, Double Entendre, Physical Comedy Exploration, Introduction to Clowning, Mime Mastery, Exaggerated Gesture Showdown, Improvisational Comedy Exploration, One-line Wonders, Delayed Reaction, Comedy Skit Mashup, Comedy Character Development, Physicality & Voice, Exploring Archetypes, Extreme Obsessions, Animal-Inspired Characters, Structuring Your Comedy & Strategies. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.
Technical Design Drama Bundle - Includes Lighting, Sound, Costume & Set Resource Packs
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Technical Design Drama Bundle - Includes Lighting, Sound, Costume & Set Resource Packs

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At GCSE and A Level students are required to have a strong understanding of technical elements. This bundle includes the lighting, sound design, costume and set design resource packs. Lighting Design Contents Include: Visibility, Composition, Given Circumstances, Themes & Symbols, Focus, Sculpture, Mood & Atmosphere, Colour/Semiotics, Direction, Movement, Intensity, Focus, Profile, Moving Head, Follow Spot, Gobo, Washes, Flood & Strobe, Fresnel, Parcan, Birdie, LED Lights, Practical Lighting, Lighting Console, Cue Sheets, The Lighting Rig, Front Light, Top/Backlight, Sidelight, Footlights, Cyclorama, The McCandless Method, Development of Design, Diffusion & Key Terms. Sound Design Contents Include: The Purpose of Sound, Diegetic & Non-Diegetic, Live Sound, Pre-recorded Sound, Soundscapes, Realism, Symbolism, Reverb, Fade, Volume, Transitions, The Sound Mixer Sound Plots, Microphones & Speakers. Costume Design Contents Include: Design Process, Conveying Context, Supporting Style, Colour, Condition, Cut, Fabric, Fit, Adornments, Practicalities, Shape, Texture, Hair & Make-up, Stylised Make-up, Masks, Period Costumes, Classical/Greek, The Medieval Period, The Renaissance, Seventeenth Century, Eighteenth Century & Nineteenth Century. Set Design Contents Include: Writing about Set Design, Scale, Era/Time Period, Materials, Location, Texture, Transitions, Set Design Styles, Fantasy, Realism, Symbolism, Minimalism, Staging Conventions, Proscenium Arch / End-on, Trust, In-the-round, Traverse, Promenade, Multi-focus Environments, Black Box, Created or Found Spaces, Promenade (2), Site-specific, Street Theatre, Technical Features, Revolve, Hydraulics & Trucks, Rostra, Flies, Projection, Gauze, Practitioners & Process, Jocelyn Herbert, Bunny Christie, Scale Models, Antigone & Stage Design Task. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources on Google.
Find Me by Olwyn Wymark  Drama Resource Pack
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Find Me by Olwyn Wymark Drama Resource Pack

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Our Find Me resource pack is perfect for anyone studying this play for their GCSE or A Levels. In this pack, we explore key moments, performance characteristics and a large collection of practice questions. *Ideal for OCR’s Drama GCSE. Contents Include: Summary, Olwyn Wymark, Key Themes, Inspiration, Parent-Child Relationships, Treatment of Mental Illness, Seeking Safety, Performance Characteristics, Genre, Multi-role, Minimal Props & Scenery, Episodic Structure, SCHP, 1970s Fashion, Social Stigma, Key Moments, Building Blocks Scene, Edward & The Interviewer, French Restaurant, Swimming Fantasy Scene, Flooring the Bathroom, Jean’s Monologue, Jean’s Monologue (Task), Practice Exam Questions, Exemplar Answers. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.
Character Development - Drama Resource Pack
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Character Development - Drama Resource Pack

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This resource pack provides practitioner techniques specifically to help pupils explore character development. The resource offers a starting point from which they can delve deeper into new ideas and methods through wider reading. Exploring character development techniques and enhancing awareness of ideas nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as students navigate the nuances of character relationships, conflicts, and transformations. Ultimately, this exploration empowers drama pupils to become more proficient actors and storytellers, enabling them to communicate and connect with audiences on a more profound level. Contents Include: Stanislavski���s Method, Michael Chekhov’s “Psychological Gesture”, Augusto Boal’s “Theatre of the Oppressed”, Anne Bogart’s “Viewpoints”, Jerzy Grotowski’s “Physical Actions”, Jacques Lecoq’s “Corporeal Mime”, Uta Hagen’s “Object Exercises”, Meisner’s “Repetition”, Suzuki Method, Laban Movement Analysis, Jerzy Grotowski’s “Ritual & Poor Theatre”, Brecht’s “Alienation Effect”, Brecht-Weill’s “Song & Music”, Antonin Artaud’s “Theatre of Cruelty”, Peter Brook’s “Empty Space”, Linklater Technique, Fitzmaurice Voicework, Patsy Rodenburg’s “Speaking Shakespeare”, Cicely Berry’s “Vocal Method” & Key Quotes. For more Drama resources, visit Subject Resources.
Jacques Lecoq - Drama Practitioner Resource Pack
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Jacques Lecoq - Drama Practitioner Resource Pack

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Studying Jacques Lecoq’s methods provides drama students with a comprehensive approach to physical theatre that emphasizes body movement and expressive potential. Lecoq’s teachings encourage creativity and improvisation, essential for developing a unique artistic voice. His focus on physical expression helps actors become more versatile and dynamic, capable of conveying complex emotions and stories through their bodies alone. **Contents Include: **Biography, Influences, École Internationale, Neutral Mask, Le Jeu, Elements & Materials, Larval Masks, Character Masks, Seven Levels of Tension, Dynamics of Movement, Mime, Movement Analysis, Chorus, Space & Tempo, Clowning, Animal Study, Animal Study - Exploration, Collective Creation, Expression & Key Quotes.
Teaching Stage Combat - Drama Resource
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Teaching Stage Combat - Drama Resource

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Learning stage combat is essential for pupils as it enhances their performance skills, fosters teamwork, and ensures safety during theatrical productions. This resource is designed to assist teachers in effectively teaching stage combat basics, offering clear instructions to guide pupils through various combat routines. It includes a comprehensive lesson plan and script excerpts for context and practical application. By following this structured approach, teachers can ensure pupils gain confidence and proficiency in executing stage combat, enriching their theatrical experience. **Contents Include: **Introduction, Safety Guidelines, Basic Principles, Warm-up Exercises, Dynamic Stretching Routine, Cardiovascular Warm-up, Strength & Balance Drills, Eye Contact, Falls & Rolls, The Knap, Punches & Kicks, Grappling Techniques, Hair Pull, Armed Combat, Stances, Sword Fighting Basics, Storytelling Through Combat, Using the Environment, Partner Exercises, Acting Through Combat, Combat Rehearsal Techniques, Combat Case Studies, Lesson Plan - Staging the Fight Scene from Romeo & Juliet, Script Excerpts, Key Quotes & Terminology List. View the full range of Drama resources by searching for Subject Resources on Google!
Bertolt Brecht - Classroom Drama Poster
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Bertolt Brecht - Classroom Drama Poster

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This is a digital high-quality copy of our Bertolt Brecht poster. Your purchase permits you to print your own copies for pupils as an excellent revision tool. High-quality prints are available order in sizes A4, A3 and A2. Please contact info@subjectresources.com if you would like to place an order.
Steven Berkoff Practitioner Pack
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Steven Berkoff Practitioner Pack

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This practitioner pack explores the techniques and methodologies of Stephen Berkoff. The intention of this pack is to provide students with valuable and revision friendly information to aid their practical work. Areas covered: Total Theatre, Levels of Exaggeration, Greek Theatre, Grotesque, Kvetch, Essence Machine, Mie, Burdens, Punch & Judy, Jo-Ha-Kyu, Mime, Mask, Biography & Key Quotes. The pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 printed pack copies, please visit Subject Resources via Google search.
Shakers by John Godber - Play Resource Pack
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Shakers by John Godber - Play Resource Pack

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‘Shakers’ by John Godber & Jane Thornton challenges students to develop a deep understanding of character development and multi-role playing. The actors not only play the waitresses but also a variety of bar patrons, requiring versatility and a nuanced approach to differentiating between multiple characters. This demands a high level of skill in voice modulation, physicality, and emotional range, making it an excellent study for aspiring actors. Contents Include: (40 pages) Introduction, John Godber & Jane Thornton, Nightlife in 1985 & Sexism in 1985 Character Analysis - Carol, Adele, Nicky & Mel Themes - Gender Roles, Social Class, Workplace Dynamics, Self-worth & Friendship Key Moments with Practical Explorations - Waitress Introductions, Introduction Circles, The Busy Friday Night, Bar Rush, Troublesome Customer, Forum Theatre, Closing Time & Reflections. Performance Techniques - Episodic Structure, Multi-Role, Physical Theatre, Minimalism, Direct Address, Rapid Transitions, Vocal Variety & Improvisation. Lesson Plans/Activities - Multi-Role Exploration, Customer Improvisation, Quick Character Switch, Impromptu Monologues & Silent Scene Improvisation. View more Drama resources by searching for Subject Resources on Google!
Complicité Practitioner Resource Pack
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Complicité Practitioner Resource Pack

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Studying Complicité offers pupils a unique insight into contemporary theatre and their power to push creative boundaries. The company’s innovative use of physical theatre, multimedia, and storytelling challenges traditional forms and encourages students to think beyond text-based performances, embracing a more holistic approach to theatre-making. Complicité’s collaborative methods teach pupils the importance of ensemble work, improvisation, and collective creativity, showing them how actors, directors, and designers can shape a performance together. Contents Include: Introduction, Influences, Simon McBurney, Director’s Vision, The Role of the Ensemble, Physical Theatre, The Master & Margarita, The Encounter, Mnemonic, Mask Work, Multimedia, Object Manipulation, Binaural Technology, Metatheatre, Choral Speaking, The Rehearsal Room, Fragmentation, Viewpoints, Sensory Theatre, Simultaneity, Adapting Literature, Storytelling with Props & Fourth Wall.