A note from the author: A fun lesson designed to let pupils of all ages explore the use of colour in theatre to highlight meaning/themes/character/atmosphere/mood/plot/relationships/messages. Included: Colour Lesson Plan Colour Resources Pupil Revision Sheets Please note: I always feel it is better to print this resource in Coloured Ink. I would recommend printing the colour sheets and laminating them for use for future years. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: I use this booklet as a revision guidebook for my students studying DNA by Dennis Kelly, but it can also help to structure lessons. The Resource covers the following over 34 pages of theatre-specific content: A. Styles B. Staging C. Colour D. Set E. Props F. Costume G. Hair & Make Up H. Lighting FX I. Sound FX J. Special FX K. DNA: Location Design (Set, Props, Lighting & Sound Ideas) L. DNA: Character Design (Costume, Hair & Make up Ideas) M. Terminology Glossary Included: An in-depth 34 page GCSE Design Guidebook Please note: You will need a copy of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly to accompany this resource. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this checklist as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Bronze Arts Award candidates in their organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: Use-friendly details and checklists of the evidence candidates require to pass the Bronze Arts Award. Included: Handout checklists for the four units in the Bronze Arts Award Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A Useful Contract Form Template for the directors of co-curricular shows or exam texts. This useful form protects productions from unnecessary absence from cast and crew members. Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Production Rehearsal Contract Template Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the contract in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this handout as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Silver Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handout introduction booklet as a great way to start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Silver Arts Award. Included: Introduction Booklet Handout, Silver Arts Award Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted these handouts as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Silver Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handouts are a great start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Silver Arts Award. Included: Unit Booklet Handouts for initial ideas for the two units in the Silver Arts Award (excludes Unit 1: Part C) Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I crafted this letter template to support my communication of the Silver Arts Award. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 4 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: A template letter to send to parents / guardians with details of the Silver Arts Award and example money costs (which should be adjusted for each centre). Included: Silver Arts Award letter template Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: Some of the resources from Arts Award directly are not very easy to use nor are they easy to communicate to or made accessible for young people. Therefore, I have created this adaptable resource to help you plan when you will deliver your Arts Award throughout the academic year. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 4 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: In my school Year 10 take Bronze, Year 11 take SIlver and Years 12/13 take Gold. Year 10 complete Bronze in the Autumn and Spring terms, then start Silver in the Summer term and finish it in Year 11 in the Autumn and Spring terms prior to GCSE exams. Year 12/13 have a choice to complete it over three terms or over 5 terms. This mapping template is fully adaptable to your circumstances, term dates and pressures, so feel free to adapt however you see fit to! Included: Academic Year Mapping for Arts Award (Bronze, Silver & Gold) Please note: You must ensure that a member of your team is trained to assess your Arts Award candidates. Alternatively you can contact a local centre who can assess your candidates. Visit the Arts Award website for further details. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A 20 Page handbook to be used as a template and guide for schools wanting to create their own handbooks. Overview of Handbook: Department Ethos Director’s Responsibility Pupil Expectations & Contract Production Staff Roles Production Pupil Roles Production Timeline & Checklist Production Budget Production Spaces Production Tickets & FOH Show Reports Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) School Production Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Included: Production Handbook (20 pages) Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the handbook in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: Templates for Marking Codes and Sanctions Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Includes: Drama department Marking Codes Template Drama Department Sanctions Template Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the report in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: I used this to develop my department. Which included a new theatre, 4 new staff roles and greater budget, resources and power of the department in the context of my school. Category: Director of Drama Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Includes: Executive Summary Introduction Section A: Academic Provision Overview Case Studies Current Academic Position & Provision Co-Curricular Workload Academic Workload Mental Health & Wellbeing Academic Summary Proposal Decrease in period allocation per week for Drama Department staff An additional Drama Teacher Retention of the Drama PGAT role Creation of Deputy of Drama – Head of Co-Curricular Drama Director in Residence Section B: Technical Support Overview Case Studies Current Position Health & Safety Design Skills Proposal Proposed Responsibilities for the Technician Section C: Administrative Support Overview Case Studies Current Administration for the Drama Department Proposal Proposed Administration for the Drama Department Overall Proposal Case Studies Please note: Purchasing this template allows you to amend and reproduce the report in anyway that you wish. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas. Included: 20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Worthlessness & Insignificance Please note: Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: In this stimuli pack are images, quotes, poems and information to be used with pupils who are devising theatre as a springboard for their creative ideas. Included: 20 pages stimuli booklet on the topic of Truth & Lies Please note: Whilst I have included a range of stimulus, it is also advisable to include at least one article/piece of information from the month and year of use. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: An Introduction Booklet that I use in the first lesson with my GCSE pupils to set goals, expectations and ground rules for ensemble making. Category: Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) Introduction to Drama Resources (All Year Groups 7-13!) (also available as part of this bundle) Pages Include: Pg 1 - Ensemble Member Profile Pg 2 - Inspirational Drama Quotes Pg 3 - Overview of the GCSE Course [EDUQAS] (easy to amend for your spec!) Pg 4 - Comedy Mask (or things we like to see in GCSE Drama) Pg 5 - Tragedy Mask (or things we like to avoid in GCSE Drama) Pg 6 - Pupil Contract Please note: Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: A Notes Log Handout, for pupils to fill in during the interval and post-performance of a piece of live theatre. This can support Section B of the written exam, and the development of practical work in the devised and text performances. Category: Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) Live Theatre Review - GCSE & A Level (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component Three: Written Exam (also available as part of this bundle) Please note: Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!

A note from the author: I like to give gifts to my Year 11s when they go off on study leave. I always also give them one of these with my top tips for the written exam on! These can be printed on card and adapted to suit your teaching methods! Category: Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component Three: Written Exam (also available as part of this bundle) Please note: Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like. Please do comment on my resources so that I can continue to update and expand them. If you need any more information/clarification please comment and I will update my resources ASAP!