"To go into acting is like asking for admission to an insane asylum. Anyone may apply, but only the certifiably insane are admitted." (Michael Shurtleff)
FREE Download
Assess the general quality of my work with this free download
Doing a monologue segment with your students? Need ideas to help them choose one? I find that students get overwhelmed when tasked with choosing a monologue from a play. They often find movie monologues or stand-alone monologues. This is my go-to
Doing monologues in class? No clue where to have your students look?20 male monologues for teens (drama, comedic, seriocomedy, tragedy) List includes (but is not limited to): Brighton Beach Memoirs, Hello, Dolly!, Peter and the Starcatcher, Rabbit
Lesson plans, inspired by Michael Shurtleff's Audition, offer a focused exploration of acting objectives. By implementing this lesson plan, teachers can guide students to dig deeper and identify the driving forces behind their character's actions.
I have developed a lesson plan inspired by Michael Shurtleff's concept of the "moment before", emphasizing the importance of fully realized characters with a rich backstory and emotional depth. This approach aims to guide actors in embodying their
Delve into the world of playwriting and scene direction with an engaging exercise inspired by the play “Every Novel You Read in High School”. This activity serves as a springboard for students to venture into the realm of crafting and directing
Dive into a rich tapestry of theatre history or explore the world of drama through different nationalities, periods and themes. This extra credit assignment offers you the flexibility to choose a specific nationality (Greek, Japanese, Indian), a
Immerse your students in the tumultuous era of the French Revolution with this engaging and thought-provoking assignment. Students will step into the shoes of key historical figures: Emmanuel Sieyes, Louis XVI, and Maximilien Robespierre. Each
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, European History, World History
Engage your students in an assignment that explores family values and conflict through a scene from "Fences" by August Wilson. This product includes:Icebreaker word cloudScene between Troy and Cory, laden with tensions and emotions reflective of the
Bringing life to the Renaissance can be tricky for high schoolers. It's hard for them to relate to monarchs, poets, or philosophers. Use these tools to help your students create their own wax museum and LITERALLY bring the Renaissance to life!
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Art History
Dive into the rich historical texts of the "Declaration of Independence" and the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen" with this Comparative Analysis Essay Writing Guide. This essential tool is crafted to assist you in crafting a compelling
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, European History, World History
Lesson plans rooted in the principles of Michael Shurtleff's Audition offer a valuable framework for cultivating authentic and compelling relationships in acting. This plan is designed to guide students in the exploration of interpersonal dynamics
This comprehensive rubric is intended to evaluate high school students' performances in scene work, encompassing critical elements such as communication between scene partners, characterization, relationships, objectives, memorization, blocking,
The British Accent Cheat Sheet is a valuable resource for my drama classroom. It offers clear, concise guidance on mastering the British accent, with interactive exercises for practical application. Since using it, my students have shown significant
This rubric is designed to evaluate high school students' performances of monologues across seven key criteria. Each criterion includes a description of performance levels, ranging from 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest), to guide the assessment process
Icebergs are large chunks of ice that break off from glaciers and float in the ocean. Typically, only 10% of the iceberg is visible above the water. The other 90% looms below the surface. Like icebergs, we as humans also only share so much of
Ask Bobcat Acting a question. They will receive an automated email and will return to answer you as soon as possible.
Please Login to ask your question.