A note from the author: Included here are a selection of resources for the exploration of Theatre Practitioner Bertolt Brecht. I use his methods in many units with my students, and have created a plethora of resources for them to use. Also included here is a detailed Year 9 SOW which will also be useful for KS4/5 students. § To develop an understanding of Brecht’s theories and principles § To practically explore some of Brecht’s conventions in improvised work § To develop an understanding of how theatre can be used for political purposes § To use Brecht’s ideas as a framework for a devised piece looking at modern history topics such as: The Diary of Anne Frank Social Media, Modern Technology & 1984 by George Orwell The 7/7 London Bombings Included: Brecht Year 9 SOW Brecht Techniques Lesson Workshop Teacher Packs Lesson Resources Please note: Packs for the Topics are available as a bundle or as separate items It is probably advisable that you purchase a copy of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui 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 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! 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 love improvisation and have compiled this SOW to be adaptable and useful for all Drama teachers as an accessible way into the world of improv. I have noted down different techniquesand games that you can play with your students, as well as assessment ideas and two fun whole class impov ideas. Your students will definitely love playing around with these in your lessons. SOW Overview: A detailed 10 page, five lesson (90 minute lessons - therefore has enough material for 8 hours of lesson time if you have shorter lessons!) SOW for students to experiment and play around creatively with Improvisation components. Lesson Structure (90 Minute Lessons!) Lesson One: Introduction to Improvisation Lesson Two: Improvisational Stimuli Lessons Three: Narrative, Abstract and Atmosphere Creation Lesson Four: The Cavemen & Cavewomen - Whole Class Improvisations Lesson Five: 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 10 Page Improvisation SOW Assessment lesson Resources - Letter, Security Passes, Character Signs Assessment Feedback Form 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 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. 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 resources pack are images and information to aid students with devising a Verbatim & Documentary Theatre piece of drama in conjunction with my Verbatim & Documentary 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: A range of information on the Homelessness (focus on Brighton - but easily adaptable to any city!) Homelessness Facts & Figures Homelessness Comments and Opinions (some highly offensive) A selection of Images Assessment Task Sheet Video link to use as a starter to the topic 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 use this scheme of work with my Year 9 classes, as not only does it offer exciting and creative opportunities, but it also allows for complex exploration how to direct. The students assessment allows them to experience both directing a piece of drama and to be directed in a piece of drama. Objective Overview of Director SOW § To explore a variety of ways to direct others, and to develop and hone the skills of a competent director. § Students should recognise the communicative powers of theatre, and ensure all work aims to evoke a response or provide a message to the intended audience. § Students to play around with script extracts, and block sections of text. § Students should collaborate effectively with other group members. Included: In-depth Scheme of Work Lesson Resources (Worksheets, Scripts, Activity Sheets, Evaluations) Assessment Instructions Please note: You may want to purchase ‘The Believers’ by Bryony Lavery, ‘Spring Awakening’ by Georg Buchner and ‘Tristan & Yseult’ by Kneehigh, or ‘Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage’ however any extract duologues can work for the main assessment. 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 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: 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 Gold Arts Award. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: A template letter to send to parents / guardians with details of the Gold Arts Award and example money costs (which should be adjusted for each centre). Included: Gold 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 crafted this handout as an extremely invaluable tool to support my Bronze Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 4 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 Bronze Arts Award. Included: Introduction Booklet Handout, 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: 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 Bronze Arts Award candidates in their ideas for and organisation of evidence of Part C in their portfolio. I have been assessing the Arts Award for over 10 years now - Bronze, Silver & Gold. Overview of Resource: User-friendly handout (breakdown and checklist) as a great start to stimulate ideas from candidates required to pass the Bronze Arts Award. Included: Part C Handout (breakdown and evidence checklist), 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: 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 Depression 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 Anxiety 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 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: A Powerpoint that I use for the lesson on creating movement and physical theatre using the Frantic Assembly method of ‘Fluff’ Category: Physical Theatre Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Frantic Assembly Practitioner Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (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: 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: A resources with lots of links to the work of Frantic Assembly that is useful to share with pupils so that they can conduct their own exploration into methods and previous work of FA! Category: Physical Theatre Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Frantic Assembly Practitioner Toolkit (also available as part of this bundle) Drama GCSE Complete (also available as part of this bundle) GCSE Drama Component One: Devising Theatre (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!