The Story of Slapstick
A special program relevant for Drama teachers popped up on BBC2 over the recent Christmas holiday period. The Story of Slapstick is a 60-minute documentary on the history of the form, neatly blending the origins of…
There’s More to School Than Grades
Well, here in Australia we are nearing the end of the schooling year. Senior high students across the country have already finished up for 2009 and in many cases the younger secondary school students have…
Celtx Scripwriting Software
I firmly believe, as educators, we never (and I mean never) stop learning and I just love it when a student teaches me something new about my discipline area. A few weeks ago, a Year…
Confidence In Student Theatre
This past week I was reminded just how important a factor confidence is when Drama/Theatre students are developing theatre performances. In my own example, Year 12 Drama students are preparing final examinations, particularly their 7-minute…
