Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
Drama Teacher with over 10 years experience. A range of accessible and detailed resources to make Drama and Theatre teaching fun, inspiring and awesome. Any questions please ask!
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 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:
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:
A selection of useful templates: documents, handbooks, forms, packs and spreadsheets to support the Head/Director of Drama to run their department successfully and creatively.
Included:
Production Rehearsal Contract Template
Production Budget Tracker Template
Production Proposal Form Template
Audition Pack Template & Cast/Crew Forms
Production Handbook Template
Production Risk Assessment Template
Production FOH Resources/Posters/Templates
GCSE / A Level Theatre Design Booklet
A Level Drama Option Presentation/Handout
Drama Department Development Plan Template
Bidding for additional Staff/Support/Resources Report
Please note:
Purchasing this bundle allows you to amend and reproduce the templates 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!
In this bundle you get ten stimuli packs (each pack contains a minimum of 20 A4 pages - so 200+ pages in total!) to use when creating devised theatre with your pupils.
Included:
Anxiety
Depression
Happiness
Homophobia
Love
Perfection
Time
Trust & Promises
Truth & Lies
Worthlessness & Insignificance
For more details please see the descriptions on each resource item.
You save 50% by purchasing this bundle as opposed to buying separately!
A note from the author:
A selection of guides and model examples to support pupils in tehir craft and creation of the ‘Portfolio of Supporting Evidence’ to go alongside their Devised Work, and work 20% of their overall GCSE.
Category:
Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle)
GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (also available as part of this bundle)
Included:
Model Portfolio
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Section A Guide & Model Examples
Final Week Rehearsals Notes Log fro Section C
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:
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 Freedom
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 Wealth
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 Betrayal
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 Morality
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:
I created these posters to add a contemporary feel to my studios and classrooms. They give a real boost to creativity and imagination for my students, especially when they are creatively blocked or stuck. These work well in A4 or A3 as posters / visual displays, or I have also used them as handouts for group devising as A4 and A5 sizes, individually laminated or combined to make a booklet.
Included:
1x Quality Quotes - Devising Stimuli Poster
1x Powerful Photographs - Devising Stimuli Poster
1x Quirky Questions - Devising Stimuli Poster
1x Illuminating Illustrations - Devising Stimuli Poster
1x Luminous Lyrics - Devising Stimuli Poster
Please note:
These resources are also available to purchase separately.
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 created these posters to add a contemporary feel to my studios and classrooms. They give a real boost to creativity and imagination for my students, especially when they are creatively blocked or stuck. These work well in A4 or A3 as posters / visual displays, or I have also used them as handouts for group devising as A4 and A5 sizes, individually laminated or combined to make a booklet.
Included:
1x Luminous Lyrics - Devising Stimuli Poster
Please note:
This resource is also part of a bundle / collection of all devising posters.
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 have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to Antonin Artaud.
Overview of Resource:
1 x Practitioner Poster - Antonin Artaud
Category:
Practitioner Posters Pack (Bundle)
Included:
1x Poster
Please note:
Purchasing this poster allows you to amend and reproduce it for use in your school.
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:
This was the quiz that I hosted for our annual Drama Department Dinner. 4 rounds, takes approximately 70 minutes or so depending on numbers and method of scoring (we used the teacher table to score). Our students are placed into different Theatre Companies (drama houses) for various events that they partake in each year.
Round 1 - Picture Round - TV, Film & Theatre
Round 2 - Theatre Round - General Theatre Knowledge
Round 3 - Music Round - Musicals
Round 4 - Quote Round - Plays
Overview of Resources:
These resources are for a complete quiz event.
Included:
Quiz Questions
Quiz Answer Sheets
Quiz Pictures 1 (Round 1)
Quiz Pictures 2 (Round 1)
Please note:
You will have to supply the music for the music round. You can source these on Youtube / Spotify. Ensure you cut off with the last line prompt or it may give away the title of the song or some other key piece of information.
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 have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to Uta Hagen.
Overview of Resource:
1 x Practitioner Poster - Uta Hagen
Category:
Practitioner Posters Pack (Bundle)
Included:
1x Poster
Please note:
Purchasing this poster allows you to amend and reproduce it for use in your school.
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:
Included in this resources pack are images and information to aid students with scripting a piece of drama in conjunction with my Different Voices SOW. I use this SOW and these resources with my Year 9 classes, but would work equally well with KS4 and KS5 classes and high ability Year 7/8 classes.
Included:
Information Pack on Cyber Bullying to help groups script and devise their assessment piece for Drama.
Please note:
This can be combined with my ‘Different Voices’ SOW and is available in a bundle.
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 have adapted the comic master piece ‘Twelfth Night’ into a school production with an additional 20 Gods/Goddesses, 3 servants of Olivia, and 6 extra Feste’s.
My additional play ‘Illyrian Elysium’ tells the story of the 20 Gods/Goddesses above Illyria who cause havoc down below for the mortals, which lead to the story of Twelfth Night unfolding. Illyrian weaves effortless between Shakespeare’s scenes and adds depth and explanation for younger audience members. New characters include ‘Love’, ‘Silence’, ‘Music’, ‘Revenge’, ‘Harmony’, ‘Fire’…
Please note that the ‘Goddess’ parts may be exchanged for ‘Gods’ in a mixed school setting.
Twelfth Night Brief Synopsis
Viola has been shipwrecked in a violent storm off the coast of Illyria; in the process she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian. She disguises herself as a boy and assumes the name Cesario for protection. Thus disguised, Viola comes into the service of Orsino, the Duke of Illyria. Orsino is having little luck courting the Countess Olivia, who is in mourning for the deaths of her father and brother. Orsino sends Viola to Olivia’s court with love letters, and when she arrives, Olivia becomes intrigued by the impudent young “boy,” and contrives to get “Cesario” to return by sending her butler, Malvolio, after her with one of Olivia’s rings. Viola realizes to her dismay that Olivia has fallen for her Cesario rather than Duke Orsino — this is further complicated by the fact that Viola has started to fall herself for Orsino.
Elsewhere, Sebastian (Viola’s twin, presumed dead) comes ashore in Illyria thinking that Viola has drowned in the shipwreck. His devoted and loving friend, Antonio, rescued him from the surf, and continues to aid him—at some risk to himself, as Antonio fought against the Duke at one time. Meanwhile, in Olivia’s court, Sir Toby Belch (her uncle) has hoodwinked a foppish Sir Andrew Aguecheek into supporting him (and giving him money) by convincing him that he could be a suitor to Olivia. There is also a running feud between Malvolio and Belch, and with the help of Maria (Olivia’s cook), and the band of Feste Fools, Belch plots to make a buffoon of the butler. Maria writes a love letter to Malvolio that will make him think Olivia has fallen for him…And thus begins the realm of discord descending upon Illyria…