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!
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10 pages of 8 cards each, 80 cards in total. For hot seating rehearsal techniques in classes, and as part of production or exam rehearsals.
There are two options of how to use these cards:
Personally I like to laminate these cards on card (double-sided with the backs) and keep them in bundles 1x Pile of Beginner, 1x Pile of Intermediate, 1x Pile of Advanced. I ensure that I also use the back of the card templates to ensure that the cards work as a whole.
You could print out a complete sheet and give one to each pupil. This way they have almost a scorecard to use when working on this technique, depending on the level that the actor wishes to try at.
Overview of Resource:
30 x Beginner Cards (For use as a good warm up to hot-seating for all level actors, and for KS3 and lower level KS4 / GCSE)
30 x Intermediate Cards (For KS4 / GCSE above, and high level KS3)
20 x Advanced Cards (for KS5 / A Level, and high level KS4 / GCSE)
Category:
Rehearsal Techniques (Bundle)
Stanislavski (Bundle)
Included:
80 x Hot-Seating Cue Cards
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Purchasing this document allows you to amend and reproduce the cards in anyway that you wish.
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Included here are a selection of Contentless Scenes for use in lessons. Contentless Scenes (sometimes known as ‘Open’ or ‘Ambiguous’ scenes) are scenes that have very little detail on character or narrative plot leaving it open for the actors or directors to use their creativity and imagination to add detail to the scene with endless possibilities.
I use these to explore:
Character Creation
Character Motivation
Character Relationships
Character Interactions
Narrative Structures
Subtext
Themes & Issues
Naturalistic Acting / Stanislavski
They are so useful and I use them with each year for different reasons. I have written 35 scenes here that are all different and useful for a variety of reasons. I tend to photocopy them on different coloured pages and split them between different years so that as we use the scenes for different reasons as the students move up through the school they always have fresh stimuli.
Included:
20 Duologue Contentless Scenes (ranging from half a page to a full page)
10 Quick-fire Contentless Scenes (suitable for 2 or three actors each) Four are very short (2/3 lines), 6 are longer (4/6 lines)
5 Contentless Scenes for Three Actors (full pages)
It works out as less than 29p per scene!
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In this Bundle you get all three stimulus packs (Anne Frank, Social Media and The London Bombings) to use as stimulus for the Brecht SOW, plus a fun and informative poster.
Included:
3 x Stimulus Packs for Devised Performances using Epic Theatre Conventions
1 x Detailed Brecht SOW
1 x Bertolt Brecht Poster
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Burying these resources means that you can adapt and reproduce them for your work in schools.
For more details please see the descriptions on each resource item.
You save 39% by purchasing this bundle as opposed to buying 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!
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Included here are a selection of resources for the exploration of Theatre Practitioner Constantin Stanislavski. I use his methods in many units with my students, and have created a plethora of resources for them to use.
Included:
Role on the Wall Worksheet - Stanislavski Given Circumstances
Role on the Wall Comparison Sheet
Hot Seating Assessment
Year 8 Example Lesson
Assessment of KS3 Unit on Stanislavskian Techniques
Constantin Stanislavski Techniques Document - Detailed analysis of techniques
Units, Objectives & Super Objectives - My own created Diagram plus information on these elements.
Information on the theatre styles: Realism and Naturalism
Quotes from ‘An Actor Prepares’
A good script to use for exploration is Love & Information by Caryl Churchill or any of the Naturalism playwrights (Ibsen, Checkhov, Strindberg, O’Casey, Shaw etc.)
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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)
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Purchasing this resource allows you to amend it in any way you would like.
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These posters are a lovely way to decorate drama and theatre studeios and classrooms. They are a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to the key practitioners for the study of theatre and drama.
Overview of Resources:
A selection of posters (8 in total) containing biographies of key theatre practitioners.
Included:
1 x Constantin Stanislavski Poster
1 x Bertolt Brecht Poster
1 x Augusto Boal Poster
1 x Steven Berkoff Poster
1 x Joan Littlewood Poster
1 x Antonin Artaud Poster
1 x Jerzy Grotowski Poster
1 x Uta Hagen Poster
Please note:
Burying these resources means that you can adapt and reproduce them for your work in schools.
These posters are also available to purchase separately.
Buying this bundle means you save 60%
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!
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In this resources pack are images and information to aid students with devising a Brechtian piece of drama in conjunction with my Brecht 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:
Extracts from 1984 by George Orwell
Social Media / Modern Technology Facts & Information
A selection of Images
Brechtian Techniques Sheet
Assessment Task Sheet
Please note:
Whilst I have included extracts from 1984 by George Orwell, it is advisable that a copy of the book is purchased to give students more freedom over the chosen extracts.
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In this bundle you get all of my Contentless Scenes to use when creating devised theatre with your pupils. Plus 3 packs of 50 amazing pieces of stimulus each. Plus 7 topic packs of stimulus. Plus 5 posters for devising!
Included:
Contentless Scenes Pack (35 scripts)
3x Amazing Stimulus Packs
7 x Topic Stimulus Packs (Grief, Morality, The Seasons, Time, Trust & Promises, Truth & lies, Worthlessness & Insignificance)
4 x Frantic Assembly adapted Questionnaires for Devising
GCSE Devising Script Examples
Love & Hate Devising SOW
GCSE Stimulus Booklet for Mock Devising Exam
5x Devising Posters
For more details please see the descriptions on each resource item.
You save 65% by purchasing this bundle as opposed to buying separately!
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These resources are useful when looking into the work of Stanislavski / Stanislavsky.
Overview of Resources:
These resources are for theory and practical exploration of Constantin Stanislavski
Included:
Hot-Seating Cue Cards
Constantin Stanislavski Exploration Resources
Theatre Pracitioner Poster - Stanislavski
Please note:
Burying these resources means that you can adapt and reproduce them for your work in schools.
These resources are also available to purchase separately.
Save 42% with this bundle.
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I love this the comparison between The Pied Piper and Kindertransport and have compiled this SOW to be adaptable and useful for all Drama teachers as an accessible way into:
Character Development
Stimulus Exploration
Truthful Performances
Different Interpretations of Character / Theme
Collaboration
Your students will definitely love this SOW - mine certainly do!
SOW Overview:
A detailed 8 page, four lesson (90 minute lessons - therefore has enough material for 6 hours of lesson time if you have shorter lessons!) SOW.
Lesson Structure (90 Minute Lessons!)
Lesson One: The Pied Piper of Hamlyn (Poem)
Lesson Two: Kindertransport (Play)
Lessons Three: The Ratcatcher (Character Development)
Lesson Four: Assessment Lesson - Could be split over a number of extra lessons to tie together everything they have learnt from the SOW.
Resources Included:
1 x 8 Page Kindertransport & The Pied Piper SOW
Assessment Lesson Resources
Please note:
You will need to purchase a copy of ‘Kindertransport’ by Daniel Samuels for the SOW due to copyright reasons I cannot include the full script here.
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This is one of my favourite plays. I studied it at KS5 and love exploring the complex themes and characters with my students. I have adapted and honed this SOW over the past two years, and it not only includes a detailed SOW, but also lots of handmade worksheets and other useful resources. The only other thing you will need are copies of the text itself! Enjoy…
SOW Overview
A scheme of work spread over 24 lessons focusing on an in-depth study of A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. These resources not only cover analysis of the text, but also a practical exploration of how students can bring the text to life as an actor, director and designer.
There are also Stanislavskian techniques used throughout the exploration to grasp the style of naturalism, and other practitioner’s methods are explored as well such as Cecily Berry, Jacques Lecoq.
This scheme of work is primarily for A Level students but could work well with high ability GCSE students.
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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
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Purchasing this bundle allows you to amend and reproduce the templates in anyway that you wish.
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I crafted this 50-lesson SOW after teaching DNA successfully for 7 Years. It includes helpful resources, lessons activities and some example questions and mock papers.
Overview of SOW:
Lessons One & Two – Intro Booklet & Ice-Breakers
Lesson Three – Immersive Session
Lesson Four – Forum Theatre
Lessons Five, Six & Seven – Section One
Lessons Eight, Nine & Ten – Section Two
Lessons Eleven, Twelve & Thirteen – Section Three
Lesson Fourteen – Section Four
Lesson Fifteen – Plot & Structure
Lessons Sixteen & Seventeen – Themes
Lessons Eighteen & Nineteen – Context & Playwright’s Intentions
Lesson Twenty – Genre & Style
Lesson Twenty One – Mood & Atmosphere
Lessons Twenty Two, Twenty Three & Twenty Four – Directing Intro, Character Rehearsal Techniques
Lessons Twenty Five & Twenty Six – Relationship Rehearsal Techniques
Lesson Twenty Seven – Physical Rehearsal Techniques
Lesson Twenty Eight – Vocal Rehearsal Techniques
Lesson Twenty Nine – Directing Questions
Lesson Thirty – Acting Intro & Character Motivations
Lesson Thirty One & Thirty Two – Acting Intro & Vocal Acting Skills
Lessons Thirty Three & Thirty Four – Physical Acting Skills
Lesson Thirty Five – Interaction Acting Skills
Lesson Thirty Six & Thirty Seven – Acting Questions
Lesson Thirty Eight – Design Intro & Locations
Lesson Thirty Nine and Forty – Colour
Lesson Forty One & Forty Two – Costume, Hair & Make Up Design
Lesson Forty Four – Staging Types
Lesson Forty Five – Mood & Atmosphere
Lesson Forty Five & Forty Six –Set Design
Lesson Forty Seven – Lighting Design
Lesson Forty Eight – Sound Design
Lesson Forty Nine & Fifty – Design Questions
Included:
SOW - 50 lessons over 56 Pages (plus some ideas for further lessons)
Lesson Resources (worksheets, handouts, guides, tables etc.)
Mock Exams & Additional DNA Questions
99 Documents in Total
Please note:
You will need to purchase a copy of ‘DNA’ by Dennis Kelly to accompany this SOW as there are no script extracts included due to copywright.
There are also other resources that are useful to complement this SOW such as props, set, costumes and stationery. Only documents are included in this SOW pack.
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I use this Guidebook as constructive tool for revision in the preparation for mocks and the summer exam.
Overview of Guide
DNA Exam Guidebook:
Intro
Key Areas (Acting, Design & Directing)
Original Performance Conditions of DNA
General Advice
Acting Style Question Guide
Directing Style Question Guide(Rehearsal Techniques, Directing Actors)
Design Style Question Guide (Lighting, Sound, Costume, Props & Set, Styles, Staging Types)
Example Questions
Included:
A 22 page DNA Exam Guidebook
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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!
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I have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to Steven Berkoff.
Overview of Resource:
1 x Practitioner Poster - Steven Berkoff
Category:
Practitioner Posters Pack (Bundle)
Included:
1x Poster
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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:
I have this poster on my studio walls as a fun and informative way for students to gain initial exposure to the ‘Father of Naturalism’.
Overview of Resource:
1 x Practitioner Poster - Constantin Stanislavski
Category:
Practitioner Posters (Bundle)
Practitioner Pack - Stanislavski (Bundle)
Included:
1x Poster
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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!
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The full collection of my resources when teaching Component One of GCSE Drama - Devising
Overview of Resources:
These resources will really help you deliver amazing lessons for students and pupils in your GCSE C1 lessons. There are displays, lesson resources, stimulus packs, model answers, guidebooks and more!
Included:
Component One GCSE Devising - Component One - Performance Examples - Scripts & PowerPoints
Component One GCSE Devising - Component One - Portfolio of Supporting Evidence / Creative Log
Component One GCSE Devising - Component One - Evaluation
Component One GCSE Devising - Component One - General Devising Resources
1 x Physical Theatre SOW
1 x Love & Hate Devising SOW
5 x Devising Stimuli Posters (Illustrations, Lyrics, Photographs, Quotes, Questions)
5 x Devising Stimuli Packs (Anxiety, Democracy, Feminism, Hate, Perfection)
Frantic Assembly Resources
Please note:
This is a selection of resources that I use for Component One. This is not a complete SOW, although it does include a devising SOW and a physical Theatre SOW which I embed into my teaching.
You save 63% with this bundle!
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A variety of my best selling and top rated resources on TES for a limited time price!
Overview of Resources:
These resources will really help you deliver amazing lessons for students and pupils in your drama and theatre departments. There are displays, SOWs, lesson resources, stimulus packs and more!
Included:
2 x KS3 or Year 7/8/9 SOW - The Arrival and Greek Theatre
1 x KS4 or GCSE or Year 10 / 11 SOW - Physical Theatre
1 x KS3 / KS4 / KS5 SOW - Directing
1 x 50 Amazing pieces of Stimulus
2 x Practitioner Posters - Brecht & Stanislavski
1 x Contentless / Open Scenes Pack (35 scripts)
6 x Devising Stimulus Packs (Dark & Light, Freedom, Loneliness & Solitude, Love, Perfection, Power & Control)
1 x Drama Department Production Handbook Template
4 x Frantic Assembly Adapted Questionnaires for Devising
1 x GCSE / A Level Theatre Design Booklet
1 x Set of 80 Hot-Seating Cue Question Cards
Please note:
You will need a selection of scripts to use for the Directing SOW. I have given examples in the SOW of what I use.
You save 47% with this 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!