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Kala Chaffin

Drama Teacher,
Bryan Station High School

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Drama Teacher,
Bryan Station High School
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Beauty & the Beast Character/Scene Breakdown

Posted By Kala Chaffin 01-05-2020 11:56
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Hello! I am directing Beauty and the Beast this spring and I have searched for a character/scene breakdown for the full production and can't seem to find anywhere online that has the version that reflects my script (full production through MTI). I believe the ones I am finding online are for the JR ...

Looking to purchase Beast costume

Posted By Kala Chaffin 05-16-2019 10:02
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Does anyone have a beast costume for sale for Beauty & the Beast? Looking for a friend. ------------------------------ Kala Chaffin Theatre Teacher Lexington KY ------------------------------

RE: New Drama Teacher

Posted By Kala Chaffin 09-04-2017 17:39
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Here's a video I made this summer for new drama teachers. Hope this helps! Tips for New or Transferring Theatre Teachers- Summer Tasks YouTube remove preview Tips for New or Transferring Theatre Teachers- Summer Tasks Here are my summer survival tips to get you ready ...

RE: National Core Arts Standards- Theatre

Posted By Kala Chaffin 08-10-2017 09:10
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Thanks so much, everyone! Y'all are the best! ------------------------------ Kala Chaffin Drama Teacher Fayette County Public Schools Lexington KY ------------------------------

RE: Future Advice

Posted By Kala Chaffin 08-08-2017 20:55
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Hi, Brian! I made this video this summer not only to help get myself organized for my new theatre teaching position but for future theatre educators or those moving into a new program. I hope this is helpful to you! https://youtu.be/ATrM4DFFjes ------------------------------ Kala Chaffin Drama ...

National Core Arts Standards- Theatre

Posted By Kala Chaffin 08-07-2017 13:09
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Does anyone have an excel spreadsheet of the National Core Arts Standards for Theatre? At my new school we are using Planbook that links the standards to each lesson. I have the pdf but they require me to submit an excel sheet for easy submission. Thanks! ------------------------------ Kala Cookendorfer ...

RE: Thespian Induction for Honorary Adults

Posted By Kala Chaffin 05-21-2015 07:49
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Thank you all for the wonderful ideas! We had our induction yesterday and the kids were so excited and the adults were surprised and appreciated the recognition! We inducted 8 students and 2 adults! YAY! ------------------------------ Kala Cookendorfer Speech and Drama Teacher Morehead KY -- ...

RE: Thespian Induction for Honorary Adults

Posted By Kala Chaffin 05-20-2015 07:55
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That is a lovely gesture! ------------------------------ Kala Cookendorfer Speech and Drama Teacher Morehead KY ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 05-19-2015 13:46 From: Cecilia Mitchell Subject: Thespian Induction for Honorary ...

Thespian Induction for Honorary Adults

Posted By Kala Chaffin 05-19-2015 10:06
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Hello all! I am holding an induction ceremony this week for my students, but would also like to induct 2 adults as honorary members. I know this has been done in the past but need some tips on how to go about doing this? Thanks! ------------------------------ Kala Cookendorfer Speech ...

RE: Viewpoints Training?

Posted By Kala Chaffin 03-24-2015 08:16
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Have you purchased the book yet? I find it very helpful! ------------------------------ Kala Cookendorfer Speech and Drama Teacher Morehead KY ------------------------------

RE: Parent Contracts

Posted By Kala Chaffin 03-24-2015 08:15
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Here is what I give the students who are cast at our read through, and it is to be turned in the very next day or whenever the first rehearsal is going to take place. Another thing I do to solve this issue, is I send home a rehearsal schedule well before auditions with interested students so ...

Actor Contract

Posted By Kala Chaffin 03-24-2015 08:14
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Give these out at your read-through #Acting

Beauty & the Beast JR- Need resources

Posted By Kala Chaffin 03-04-2015 14:35
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Hi! We are doing Disney's Beauty & the Beast JR this spring and were wondering if anyone would be interested in selling or renting us props, set pieces, costumes, or other speciality items one needs to do this show that perhaps maybe you have on hand from doing this production in the past. ...

30 minute Drama Class- Help!

Posted By Kala Chaffin 11-03-2014 09:12
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My school is doing something new this year as enrichment for students who have met "benchmark" in all other content areas. Thus, I will start teaching a 30 minute theatre class this week, and everyday for the next 12 weeks. I plan on letting them choose a 10-minute play and they work on all production ...

Viewpoints Lesson Plans

Posted By Kala Chaffin 09-02-2014 14:52
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Here is the 3-day lesson plan I have designed for Viewpoints. Keep in mind this was for my KTIp certification and I have changed a few things to the lessons since then. I also spend more than 3 days teaching this, but here's what I have :) ------------------------------------------- Kala Cookendorfer ...

Viewpoints Lesson Plans

Posted By Kala Chaffin 09-02-2014 14:49
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3-day lesson for Viewpoints #Acting #Curriculum

RE: Viewpoints

Posted By Kala Chaffin 08-29-2014 07:45
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I always teach it as the last unit in my acting class. I use the book by Anne Bogart but I have also created a 3-day lesson sequence for it. If you would like me to send it to you, please contact me. :) My high schoolers love it and wait all year for it! I even do a two day workshop with my actors before ...

RE:Anybody ever direct The Boyfriend?

Posted By Kala Chaffin 05-16-2014 07:52
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I costumed designed it once. It was very cute for younger actors and a satire. ------------------------------------------- Kala Cookendorfer Speech and Drama Teacher Morehead KY -------------------------------------------