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RE: New Drama Teacher

Posted By Matt Ludlam 09-04-2017 20:30
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As a new teacher you need to get your room in shape. Go online and get all the educational theatre posters from Ludlam Dramatics! I also recommend you have your students download The Amazing Improv Generator app. So handy! ------------------------------ Matt Ludlam Instructor Flower Mound TX ...

RE: You Can't Live Without _________

Posted By Matt Ludlam 04-09-2017 08:24
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I highly recommend you get some of the Ludlam Dramatics classroom theatre posters. There are some that cover the basics that are perfect  for Elementary Creative Dramatics classes and others that help out with some of the deeper concepts that you will work on with you High School students. Check them ...

RE: Advice to New Theatre Teachers

Posted By Matt Ludlam 10-26-2016 14:46
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Russ, Definitely befriend all janitorial and secretarial staff. They will be able to be the most help when you need it! Purchase a set of the Ludlam Dramatics classroom posters. They are excellent visual references for your students! Be stern, but also let your students have a voice in ...

RE: Resources...Theatre for special needs students

Posted By Matt Ludlam 08-06-2016 08:39
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Christine, Please join us in the Facebook group "Teaching Theatre to Special Hearts with Special Needs." There are many teachers in your exact position and we love to help each other. I also recommend the Facebook group "UIL One Act Play Directors." There over 3k members and usually someone ...

RE: Dream Classroom

Posted By Matt Ludlam 07-27-2016 06:33
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I love to dream! I would like a large room that has: Bathroom/water access. Couches on the periphery of walls. One wall to be a floor to ceiling mirror. One wall would have multiple computer/tech stations, including a SMART board. A full set of the Ludlam Dramatics classroom ...

RE: Hi All, I have been asked by my administration to conduct a summer improv camp for two different age groups, 10 - 12 and 13-14. I haven't done this before, any suggestions for some guidelines, structure, books, etc. I would greatly appreciate the advice. Thanks!

Posted By Matt Ludlam 05-03-2016 08:28
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I highly recommend having your students download "The Amazing Improv Generator" app. It has lots of great random prompts. Best, ------------------------------ Matt Ludlam Instructor Flower Mound TX

RE: Tech Theatre

Posted By Matt Ludlam 05-01-2016 09:37
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D'oh! I hate it when that happens. Try www.Shop.LudlamDramatics.com they have a many classroom posters, but there is a section that is specifically for tech theatre resources on the left. Best, ------------------------------ Matt Ludlam Instructor Flower Mound TX

RE: Tech Theatre

Posted By Matt Ludlam 04-29-2016 08:37
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Howdy, Great LIst! I want to add this site, http://www.shop.ludlamdramatics.com/Tech-Gear_c9.htm, to the list. They have Tech Theatre Posters designed for a High School classroom. My students love them! ------------------------------ Matt Ludlam Instructor Flower Mound TX

RE: Meaningful Technology

Posted By Matt Ludlam 04-05-2016 08:47
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I have my students download The Amazing Improv Generator app into their iphone/android devices and we use that to come up with ideas for skits & stories whenever we have a few moments of "downtime." My admin and students love it! ------------------------------ Matt Ludlam Instructor Flower Mound ...

RE: What are your MUST HAVE resources (books, scripts, etc) for your classroom?

Posted By Matt Ludlam 01-05-2016 08:22
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I teach in Dallas and as a side hobby I publish Theatre classroom posters. The biography theatre classroom posters I make go along with the International School Curriculum. I have Uta Hagen, Stanislavski, & Hansberry at the moment. Posters for Strasberg, Meisner, Spolin, & Henson will be available next ...

RE: Theatrical Posters for classroom

Posted By Matt Ludlam 11-10-2015 10:05
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Donald, First, please realize that I don't think you are trying to pirate anyone's intellectual property and I know that there are a few different resources for educational theatre posters. But, as the creator of the Ludlam Dramatics' Educational Theatre Posters I ask that you please not share or ...

RE: Classroom Decorating

Posted By Matt Ludlam 10-29-2015 08:44
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I decorated my classroom with posters of Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and a few about different periods in Theatre History. You can Google "Educational Theatre Posters" to find resources or PM me and I will share a link to where you can find some. ------------------------------ Matt Ludlam Instructor ...

RE: Classroom Posters Derived from NCCAS Standards?

Posted By Matt Ludlam 10-14-2015 08:21
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I'm a full time Drama teacher and as a side hobby I have been designing/publishing Theatre Specific educational classroom posters and selling them online and at Texas Theatre Conventions for the last 4 years. So far I have about 21 posters, with another 7 being printed this December. I would be happy ...

RE: Best Apps for use during productions/class

Posted By Matt Ludlam 07-12-2015 08:19
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I'm a fan of The Amazing Improv Generator App. ------------------------------ Matt Ludlam Instructor Flower Mound TX ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 07-10-2015 12:52 From: Candice Corcoran Subject: Best Apps for use during ...

RE: Starting an Elementary School Drama Program

Posted By Matt Ludlam 06-26-2015 09:56
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Congratulations! I have taught Elementary Drama, AKA Creative Dramatics, for the last 14 years and I love it! Don't be afraid to overlap concepts between grade. The State of Texas has a breakdown of Essential Skills and Knowledge goals for K-12 Theatre that might be a good starting point for you. ...

This photo represents everything I love about teaching Theatre.

Posted By Matt Ludlam 04-23-2014 21:46
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I took this photo before rehearsal today. It is everything I love about teaching Theatre. I just wanted to share. ------------------------------------------- Matt Ludlam Owner/Instructor Ludlam Dramatics Flower Mound TX -------------------------------------------

What are some good Theatre Apps?

Posted By Matt Ludlam 04-21-2014 08:56
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A lot of the schools in my area (DFW) have started a program where every student has access to an iPad. The teachers are highly encouraged to have the students use the iPads often to justify the enormous expense. We have used The Amazing Improv Generator, but what are some other good Theatre related ...