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Hi Everyone! I created a brief online Intro to Theatre course (a little over 2 hrs. of content in short videos) through Udemy about a year ago. Basic terminology, how we define theatre and art, reading plays, etc. You are all welcome to it for FREE. Use this URL to enroll: https://www.udemy.co ...

Hi! I hate to be someone hawking their own stuff on the discussion board as well, but I also wrote a book on the subject - the link is below. It includes a ton of activities, sample formats for workshops (I've used these activities to teach middle and high school improv camps and more), theory, performance ...

I hate to be that person trying to promote their own thing on the forum, but my book Absolutely Everything** You Need to Know about Teaching and Performing Improv is designed exactly for folks in your situation. It covers everything from basic improv principles to warm-ups to team building to how ...

Here are the sites we use at Hilliard Davidson. The Davidson Theatre site is our public face and the Tech Crew site is a collection of resources for students. Hilliard Davidson Theatre HDVTECHCREW ------------------------------ Trace Crawford Drama Director, Hilliard Davidson High School ...

We just wrapped up our production of Crystal Skillman's Geek! and I couldn't be more positive in my recommendation for other groups to take it on. The big challenge for the show is, of course, the wide variety of technical elements it requires (combat, projections, puppetry, etc.). Now that we are finished, ...

Living Playbook is an absolutely amazing source! I highly recommend as well. I actually published a book last year specifically designed for teachers in our positions - trying to improve improv skills while building the sense of community in our performers. Warm-ups, Tune-ups (longer exercises), ...

Hi! About 60 pages of my book on teaching improv deals with crafting the perfect class warm-up. Under 5 minutes, VIP - Vocal, Interpersonal, Physical, etc - it also provides a huge section of activities, organized by acting skills that each activity tackles. A couple pages of the warm-up section ...

I hate to be that guy pushing his own thing here, but a few months ago I published a book with this exact info. Theory, Warm-ups, Challenges, Performance Structure, and yep - how to run camps and workshops for multiple age groups - including grades 5-8 (my school hosts a middle grade improv camp). ...