Drama Videos for Teachers and Students

How to Plan a Year of Drama Classes
(For Teachers)
Full video – 36:24 minutes

Plan a year of drama with confidence and creativity. In this helpful video, you’ll learn how to map out a full year of engaging lessons that build skills, spark imagination, and keep students excited from day one to the final bow. Perfect for drama teachers ready to turn big ideas into a clear, powerful plan.

How to Structure a Single Drama Class
(For Teachers)
Full video – 12:16 minutes

Bring clarity, creativity, and flow to every class period! In this quick, practical video, you’ll learn a simple structure for guiding students from warm-up to wrap-up with purpose and energy. Perfect for drama teachers who want smooth, engaging, and inspiring class periods-every time.

Tips for Setting Up Your Classroom
(For Teachers)
Full video – 18:19 minutes

Learn how to set up your drama classroom and what things you need to make it fun, organized, and inspiring for everyone.

Choice Time in Drama Class
(For Teachers)
Full video – 13:03 minutes

Choice Time doesn’t have to be chaos! In this quick video you’ll learn how to create and support open play in your drama classroom so students can explore and discover on their own.

How to Teach Early Childhood Drama
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:14:47 minutes

Discover engaging, age-appropriate strategies for introducing drama to young children in this bite-sized professional development video. Learn how to nurture imagination and build social-emotional skills through playful drama activities you can use right away. Perfect for busy educators who want to bring joyful, creative learning into their early-years classroom.

How to Teach Elementary Drama
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:37:57 minutes

In this engaging professional development video, elementary drama teachers will discover fresh strategies, classroom-tested activities, and practical tools to boost student engagement and creative expression. Whether you’re refining your curriculum or looking for new inspiration, this video delivers clear, actionable ideas to help you build a vibrant, confidence-building drama program.

How to Teach Middle School Drama
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:35:11 minutes

This professional development video equips middle school drama teachers with strategies, techniques, and activities designed to captivate adolescents. Learn how to channel big emotions, build ensemble skills, and inspire confident performers—all while managing the unique dynamics of middle schoolers. Fresh ideas, practical guidance, real classroom impact.

How to Direct a School Play
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:06:39 minutes

Step into the director’s chair with confidence! This engaging video breaks down the directing process into simple, achievable steps. Learn how to cast effectively, rehearse with purpose, manage young performers, and bring a script to life—while keeping the experience fun and stress-free. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create a successful, joyful production from day one.

Introduction to Shakespeare
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:14:23 minutes

This inspiring video gives teachers practical strategies and activities to introduce Shakespeare’s stories, language, and characters with confidence—making the Bard accessible, exciting, and fun for all ages. Perfect for anyone teaching Shakespeare for the first time or looking to spark a lifelong love of his timeless tales.

How to Direct a School Play
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:06:39 minutes

Step into the director’s chair with confidence! This engaging video breaks down the directing process into simple, achievable steps. Learn how to cast effectively, rehearse with purpose, manage young performers, and bring a script to life—while keeping the experience fun and stress-free. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create a successful, joyful production from day one.

One Prop, One Piece
(For Teachers)
Full video – 05:00 minutes

This short video shares how to keep your classroom drama productions simple, and stress-free. Perfect for busy educators who want big impact with minimal hassle.

Playful Auditions
(For Teachers)
Full video – 16:27 minutes

This video shows directors how to create low-stress auditions that are playful and provide you with the information you need to cast your show. Learn specific strategies that will transform auditions from nerve-wracking to inspiring for everyone involved.

Tips for Choosing a School Play
(For Teachers)
Full video – 04:33 minutes

This practical video introduces key factors in selecting the right performance piece. Learn to pick a play that’s both manageable and memorable for your entire school community.

Open Mode
(For Teachers)
Full video – 05:44 minutes

This video introduces the idea of staying in “open mode” throughout rehearsals- This strategy will foster collaboration, spark spontaneous creativity, and bring out the best in your cast while keeping the process dynamic and fun.

Audience Etiquette
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 06:18 minutes

This video teaches students how to be respectful, attentive, and engaged audience members when attending a performance or observing in class.

Backstage Etiquette
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 08:51 minutes

This video teaches student actors and crew how to navigate the backstage environment with confidence and professionalism. From moving quietly and respecting cues to helping each other and staying focused, students learn the essential skills to support a smooth, successful production while keeping the energy positive and organized.

Classroom & Rehearsal Etiquette
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 10:24 minutes

Share this video with your drama students to learn the traditions and rules we all need to follow so everyone can have a positive experience in class or rehearsal. Discover simple, engaging ways to embody the focus, courtesy, and teamwork that are essential in the theatre.

Classroom Management
(For Teachers)
Full video – 09:18 minutes

Turn classroom chaos into creative flow! In this short, engaging video, you’ll learn practical, drama-specific classroom management strategies that keep energy high, behavior positive, and every student ready to shine. Perfect for new and seasoned drama teachers alike, it’s your backstage pass to a smoother, more joyful classroom experience. Lights up, stress down!

Classroom Agreements
(For Teachers)
Full video – 09:32 minutes

Set the stage for success! In this short video, you’ll learn how to co-create meaningful classroom agreements that build trust, spark collaboration, and empower students to take ownership of their drama space. Discover simple, creative strategies that transform your classroom into a safe, supportive place where every student feels ready to take bold risks. Perfect for any drama teacher ready to make the magic happen from day one!

Feedback Framework
(For Teachers)
Full video – 06:51 minutes

Unlock the power of meaningful feedback in your drama classroom! This easy-to-use framework teaches students to give and take feedback and also helps you assess student engagement and understanding. Watch this video and learn how to incorporate this powerful Feedback Framework into your drama classroom and rehearsal.

Classroom & Rehearsal Etiquette
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 10:24 minutes

Share this video with your drama students to learn the traditions and rules we all need to follow so everyone can have a positive experience in class or rehearsal. Discover simple, engaging ways to embody the focus, courtesy, and teamwork that are essential in the theatre.

Why Warmups
(For Teachers)
Full video – 11:25 minutes

Unlock the secret to better performances in class and on the stage. Drama warmups aren’t just fun-they’re essential. This video shares practical tips for making warmups engaging and energizing for all ages.

Bubble Gum Warmup
(For Students)
Full video – 08:07 minutes

Pop, stretch, and play! This fun video leads children through a bubble-gum-inspired drama exercise, stretching their imagination and creativity with every ‘chewy’ move.

Vocal Warmups for Elementary
(For Students)
Full video – 05:57 minutes

This fun video guides children through a vocal acting warmup, helping them strengthen their voices, express emotions, and get stage ready.

Vocal Warmups for Teens
(For Students)
Full video – 06:34 minutes

This video guides teens through effective vocal warmups to strengthen their voices, improve projection, and build confidence—essential tools for any stage-ready performer.

Actor’s Toolkit
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 07:41 minutes

This engaging video will unlock The Actor’s Toolkit for you and your students. Learn how to use the Voice, Body, Imagination, Concentration and Cooperation to create characters for the stage. Perfect for building strong, versatile actors from day one.

How to Use C.R.O.W.
(For Teachers)
Full video – 09:56 minutes

C.R.O.W. is an easy to remember acronym for Character, Relationship, Objective, Where/When. This video teaches clever and unique ways to use CROW in the drama classroom, rehearsal, and across the curriculum.

Teaching Actors to Project
(For Teachers)
Full video – 11:55 minutes

Boost your drama students’ confidence with five fun and engaging activities that strengthen vocal projection on stage.

Teaching Vocal Expression
(For Teachers)
Full video – 09:21 minutes

This video gives teachers practical strategies to help young actors add expression and dynamics to their lines on stage. Perfect for guiding students to perform with energy and confidence. Learn how the 5 Ps can transform your lines from flat to fabulous!

Introduction to Shakespeare
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:14:23 minutes

This inspiring video gives teachers practical strategies and activities to introduce Shakespeare’s stories, language, and characters with confidence—making the Bard accessible, exciting, and fun for all ages. Perfect for anyone teaching Shakespeare for the first time or looking to spark a lifelong love of his timeless tales.

How to Use Shakespeare Story Videos
(For Teachers)
Full video – 01:37 minutes

This short video introduces our series of Shakespeare story videos and describes ways to use the videos to enhance your students’ experience of learning the plots and characters in various plays.

Shakespeare Story – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 14:40 minutes

This short video features the magical story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream told by a professional actor. Engaging storytelling makes this the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for all ages.

Shakespeare Story – Romeo and Juliet
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 12:17 minutes

Romeo and Juliet comes to life for your students in this easy-to-understand video. This tragic love story is told by a real Shakespearean Actor who weaves in iconic quotes from the play. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Shakespeare Story – Hamlet
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 18:40 minutes

Use this short video to introduce your students to Hamlet. The tragic story is told simply by a professional Shakespearean actor. Best suited for middle and high school.

Shakespeare Story – Twelfth Night
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 20:30 minutes

In this short video, students will hear the comedic tale of Twelfth Night told by a professional actor. A playful and positive introduction to Shakespeare for all ages.

Shakespeare Story – Macbeth
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 12:51 minutes

Your students will be captivated as they hear the thrilling story of Macbeth told by a professional actor. A perfect introduction to The Scottish Play for ages 8-18.

Shakespeare Story – As You Like It
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 12:30 minutes

Hear the story of As You Like It unfold in this video you can share directly with your students. The comedy is told by a Shakespearean actor and is best suited for ages 10 and up.

Shakespeare Story – Much Ado About Nothing
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 10:49 minutes

Your students will love learning the comedic story of Much Ado About Nothing when they hear it told by a Shakespearean actor. A fun introduction to Shakespeare for ages 10 and up.

Shakespeare Story -Othello
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 08:57 minutes

Your students will be drawn in to the tragic story of Othello as told by a real Shakespearean actor. Share this video directly with your teen students and they will be eager to learn more.

Shakespeare Story – Julius Caesar
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 15:20 minutes

Use this video to introduce your students to the dramatic story of Julius Caesar. A real Shakespearean actor tells the story in a clear and captivating way. Recommended for teens and adults.

Rules for Improv and Drama Games
(For Teachers and Students)
Full video – 12:06 minutes

This video will teach your students the 10 essential rules of improv and drama games. Help them think on their feet, work together, and bring every scene to life with confidence and creativity.

Drama Warmup Winter
(For Students)
Full video – 08:39 minutes

Get your students up, active, and smiling with this energizing and regulating video! Children love to follow along with the WINTER themed movements that engage the body, brain, and imagination. This easy-to-follow video is the perfect way to start a drama class or any time you need a brain-break.

Drama Warmup Spring
(For Students)
Full video – 08:19 minutes

This follow along video is designed to spark smiles and boost focus. Children love to follow along with the SPRING themed movements. A great choice to start each day or play anytime your class need a re-set. Press play, stand up, and let the fun begin!

Drama Warmup Summer
(For Students)
Full video – 07:58 minutes

This full-body warmup is designed for focus and fun! Children love to follow along with the SUMMER themed video. A perfect way to start the day, recharge between activities, or wrap up with a burst of joyful movement.

Drama Warmup Autumn
(For Students)
Full video – 08:37 minutes

Get your students up, active, and smiling with this AUTUMN themed follow along video! The perfect way to start your class or to use when they need a wiggle break. Press play, stand up, and let the fun begin!

Drama Warmup Animals
(For Students)
Full video – 08:40 minutes

Designed to spark smiles and boost focus, this ANIMAL themed video is a full-body adventure. Use it to start a creative drama class or when students need a brain-break. Your class will be engaged from start to finish.

Drama Warmup Art
(For Students)
Full video – 10:08 minutes

Get your students up and active with this follow along video! As they play along with a series of ART inspired movement patterns, they will be engaging their brain, body, and imagination all while building focus. Press play and watch the fun and creativity begin.

Drama Warmup Occupations
(For Students)
Full video – 10:26 minutes

Students love to follow along with this OCCUPATIONS themed video. Just press play, stand up, and activate your body, brain, and imagination. The perfect way to start the day, take a brain-break, or wrap up with a burst of energy.

Drama Warmup Food
(For Students)
Full video – 08:37 minutes

Designed to spark smiles and boost focus, this FOOD themed warmup will have students asking for seconds! The easy-to-follow video will keep kids moving and smiling from start to finish. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or brain-break time.

Drama Warmup Feelings
(For Students)
Full video – 08:05 minutes

Designed to boost focus and spark the imagination, this FEELINGS themed warmup video is an excellent way to start the day or use any time your students need a re-set. A perfect pairing for Social Emotional Learning. Just press play and watch the fun and learning begin.

Drama Warmup Books
(For Students)
Full video – 08:28 minutes

Your students will be engaged and smiling with this BOOK themed follow along video!
Following the movement patterns will both energize and regulate your students. The perfect way to start the day, recharge between activities, or wrap up with a burst of joyful movement. Press play, stand up, and let the fun begin!