Bertolt Brecht’s concept of “gestus” is one of the more complicated Epic Theatre techniques for students to understand. It is much more straightforward to use placards or signs, directly address the audience, have lighting fixtures…
Here is one hilarious, original, short Comedy of Manners play suitable for use in the Drama or Theatre classroom. This three-act, nine-scene playscript has all the hallmarks of the best Oscar Wilde play but in…
Postdramatic theatre responds to and reflects upon the complexities of the contemporary world, offering a space for exploration, questioning, and dialogue. Origins and Evolution Postdramatic theatre, a term first coined by German theatre scholar Hans-Thies…
Here’s a 10-lesson acting unit for senior Drama and Theatre Arts students on the various techniques of the Stanislavski System, covering the “Magic If”, “Given Circumstances”, “Emotional Memory”, and more. Lesson 1: Introduction to The…
