Theater Play Teacher Resources

Dionysus is a Greek God. and a theater director. Help him get ready for the play and learn about land, water, and air. After completing this lesson, students should be able to identify the different materials Earth is made up from (land,...

Students write narratives, poetry and dialogue about their experiences with bullying. Through observation and reflection, their work becomes a readers' theater production to share with their peers on how to make their school a safe...

This is the full text of Part 1 of the play Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe including an introduction, dedication, a prologue for the theater and a prologue in Heaven.

The copyright process has become fairly simple with traditional works like books, plays, movies, and theater. But copyright is a little more difficult with the advent of the internet. For example, bloggers must be aware of what they...

In this lesson plan use dramatic games and improvisations to liven up the classroom and help young scholars communicate better. These lesson plans can be adapted to a number of curricular subjects. Suited for elementary students.

Delve into the world of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" when you visit this lesson plan. This lesson plan focuses on introducing you to the four central characters.

A detailed, concise biographical note about the Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950). Covers his works and socialist politics. Features a selected bibliography of books by and about him.

One of the main objectives for this lesson is for students to gain an insight into Greek tragedy. This site features a detailed lesson plan.

This site provides a study guide to aid in the reading of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Contains questions for consideration, links to outside information, and footnotes to help enhance knowledge.

An essay describing Middleton's farcical comedies.

An analysis of the style in which Middleton writes.

A brief biography of John Marston's life and career.

William Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" can be viewed for free by act and scene or as the entire work on this site by University of Virginia Electronic Text Center.

Translated by William James Hickie, this full version of the Aristophanes comedy, The Clouds, is presented in multiple digital formats.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about acting and how one actor prepares for her roles. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

When most people think of the Acropolis, they probably envision, first and foremost, the temples of Athena (the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the temple of Athena Nike) on the top of the citadel. But it is important to realize that the...

The Puppetry Home Page tracks the history of Bunraku. Bunraku literally means puppets and storytelling. Learn about its predecessors and current day Bunraku.

The Puppetry Home Page provides lots of resources for puppeteers including news and puppetry organizations.

LessonPlanZ.com, a searchable online database of lesson plans, provides a listing of drama-related lesson plans.