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Theatre Play & Musical Production Permission, Policies & Expectations Form
By Classroom to Curtain
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Bring your theatre productions to life and keep your focus on the creative side with our expertly designed Theatre Play & Musical Production Permission, Policies, and Expectations Form! Crafted by a seasoned theatre educator, this comprehensive resource is your one-stop solution for setting clear guidelines and ensuring smooth, successful productions from auditions to strike.
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Why This Form?
Grab your copy today and take the first step towards an unforgettable theatrical experience!
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This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google templates. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
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Theatre Themed Redirection Cards for Classroom Management - Editable & Printable
By Classroom to Curtain
Transform Classroom Dynamics with Theatre-Themed Redirection Cards!
Bring a touch of theatrical magic to your classroom with our Theatre-Themed Redirection Cards! Designed specifically for educators who live and breathe theatre, these cards are your new secret weapon in managing classroom behavior with flair and finesse. 🎬✨
📚 What’s Inside?
Why You’ll Love Them:
Turn everyday classroom management into a standing ovation experience. With our Theatre-Themed Redirection Cards, you’re not just setting expectations—you’re setting the stage for success!
Grab your set today and take a bow for being the director of an inspiring, well-managed learning environment!
Purchase now and unlock a world of theatrical possibilities for your students!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
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Not Today Pass for Classrooms - Passes, Classroom Management, Communication, Mental-Health
By Classroom to Curtain
Bring a touch of empathy and understanding to your classroom with our “Not Today” Passes! This thoughtfully designed tool is perfect for educators who recognize the importance of emotional well-being in their students’ learning experiences. Our product includes two printable PDFs offering passes in two convenient sizes: half-page and third-page, making them easy to distribute and use.
Product Features:
Special Uses for Theatre and Drama Teachers:
In the dynamic world of drama and theatre education, students are often required to bring their whole selves to the table. However, pre-adolescents and adolescents can face challenges that impact their ability to participate fully. Our “Not Today” Passes offer a compassionate way to acknowledge these moments, while still promoting responsibility and open communication.
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Empower your students and enrich your classes with our “Not Today” Passes. Purchase now and take the first step towards a more empathetic, communicative, and effective learning environment!
Purchase now and unlock a world of theatrical possibilities for your students!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
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Ultimate Theatre Production Crew Interview Questions - Drama, Directors, Mock-Intreview
By Classroom to Curtain
Ignite your theatre productions and classroom with our comprehensive and dynamic resource: the "Ultimate Theatre Production Crew Interview Questions"! Designed by a theatre education expert, this versatile tool is your go-to for streamlining communication and planning when selecting your theatre production crew.
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Ideal For:
Bring your theatre program to life with our "Ultimate Theatre Production Crew Interview Questions" and watch as your students' creativity and confidence soar on and off the stage!
Purchase now and unlock a world of theatrical possibilities for your students!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
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Theatre Production Crew Interest Form Templates - Play, Musical, Directing
By Classroom to Curtain
Unlock the Magic of Organized Production Processes with Our Theatre Production Crew Interest Form Template!
Are you ready to transform your theatre production process? Whether you're directing a dazzling musical or an inspiring play, our Theatre Production Crew Interest Form Template is your new best friend! Designed with theatre educators in mind, this resource streamlines the way you discover and assign the perfect crew positions for your students.
What’s Included?
Why You’ll Love It:
Perfect For:
Step into a world of creative possibilities and let your students shine both on and off the stage with our Play & Musical Crew Interest Form Template!
Bring your production to life and make your theatre program an unforgettable experience for every student. Get your template now and take the first step towards theatrical excellence!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
This product is for single classroom personal use only!
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Casting & Callback Email Templates – Theatre Production, Play, Musical, Directing
By Classroom to Curtain
Elevate Your Theatre Casting Process with Our Expertly Crafted Email Templates!
Calling all directors, from seasoned stage veterans to those stepping into the director’s chair for the first time! Are you ready to streamline your casting process and focus on what truly matters—bringing your production to life? Our Casting and Callback Email Templates are here to be your ultimate sidekick.
What’s Inside?
Why Choose Our Templates?
Time-Saving: With easily editable and copy-ready templates, spend less time in your inbox and more time directing your dream production.
Professional & Polished: Crafted by a theatre education expert, our template ensures your communication is always top-notch and in tune with the theatre community’s spirit.
Inclusive & Supportive: Each email template is designed to build confidence and maintain morale, making every auditioner feel respected and appreciated, regardless of the outcome.
Versatile & User-Friendly: Perfect for directors at any level, these templates are adaptable to any type of production, from school plays to community theatre and beyond.
Step into the spotlight with confidence and let our email templates do the heavy lifting. Focus on creating unforgettable theatre experiences while we handle the details behind the scenes. Grab your set today and transform your casting communication into a seamless, stress-free process.
Catch the theatre magic—purchase now and take your directing journey to the next level!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
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Cast List Template Digital & Printable - Play, Musical, Theatre Production
By Classroom to Curtain
Introducing Our Versatile Cast List Template for Plays and Musicals!
Tap into the magic of theatre with our fully editable Google Doc Cast List Template, tailor-made for dynamic educators and creative theatre directors. Whether you're orchestrating the next big production or inspiring students to imagine their dream cast, this resource is your one-stop solution!
What’s Inside:
Digital Cast List Template:
Editable Printable Worksheet:
Why You’ll Love It:
Perfect For:
Ignite your students’ passion for theatre and streamline your production process with our dynamic Cast List Template. Get it now and let the curtain rise on a world of creative possibilities!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
This product is for single classroom personal use only!
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By Classroom to Curtain
Elevate Your Audition Process with the Play & Musical Theatre Audition Notes Tracker!
Transform the way you handle auditions with our dynamic and user-friendly Google Sheets template, designed specifically for theatre educators and directors who demand both efficiency and equity. Packed with innovative features, this Audition Notes Tracker is your all-in-one solution to streamline and enhance your casting process.
Key Features:
Why Choose Our Tracker?
As a theatre educator and director myself, I understand the complexities and nuances of casting a show. This template is crafted with an energetic blend of creativity and functionality, designed to support your artistic vision while keeping the mundane tasks in check.
Join the Revolution!
Say goodbye to messy paperwork and hello to a seamless, stress-free audition process. Whether you're casting for a school play or a community musical, our Play & Musical Theatre Audition Notes Tracker is your backstage pass to casting success. Grab your copy today and take the first step toward a more organized and equitable audition experience!
Let the magic of theatre shine through—effortlessly.
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Sheets template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Sheet, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
This product is for single classroom personal use only!
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Audition & Production Information Template - Editable, Plays, Musicals, Theatre
By Classroom to Curtain
Elevate Your Theatre Production Experience with Our Editable Audition & Production Information Template!
Step into the spotlight with our dynamic Google Doc template, designed to bring your theatre production’s key information to auditioners! Perfect for directors, producers, and theatre educators, this customizable template is your go-to resource for organizing and sharing essential production details with ease.
Why Choose Our Template?
Classroom Applications:
Get ready to inspire, organize, and engage your creative community with our Audition & Production Information Template today!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
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Play & Musical Character Description Breakdown Template Editable & Printable - Theatre Production
By Classroom to Curtain
Organize your next play or musical production with our Character Description Breakdown Template! This dynamic resource is a must-have for directors, educators, and students alike, serving as a versatile tool to elevate your theatre productions and class resources.
For Directors: Streamline your audition process with ease and precision. Our template allows you to craft detailed character profiles with fields for character description, gender identity, age range, vocal range, and even special casting notes and considerations. Whether you're preparing for auditions, crafting announcements, or finalizing casting decisions, this tool will become your go-to guide for bringing characters to life with clarity and creativity.
For Educators and Students: Dive deeper into character analysis and understanding with this engaging assignment tool. Perfect for directing classes or theatre studies, students can use the template to present their insights on characters from plays or musicals they have read or watched. This resource encourages critical thinking and allows students to showcase their comprehension of character motivations, relationships, and development from a director’s perspective.
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Elevate your theatre experience with our Play & Musical Character Description Breakdown Template—where every character’s story becomes a masterpiece waiting to unfold!
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
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EDITABLE Theatre & Drama Google Keep Headers | Google Slides & Canva Template
By Classroom to Curtain
These Editable Google Keep Headers are perfect for organizing every aspect of your theatre or drama program! Who doesn’t love a good to-do list? Especially with everything theatre educators have to manage and track, these headers create an aesthetically pleasing way to organize your tasks in Google Keep.
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How to use guide
Tutorial Video for how to edit headers in either Google Slides or Canva
Google Slides File –– 17 pre-formatted headers in each of 4 colorways with editable text (68 total header options)
Canva Template –– 68 fully customizable headers in 4 starting colorways using 17 icons
Graphics:
- Clipboard
- Lightbulb
- Ladder & Paint
- Costume Dress
- Stage Light
- Microphone
- Fan
- Music Staff
- Dance Feet
- Program
- Tickets
- Popcorn
- Thought Bubbles/Social Media Loves
- Dollar Bills
- Comedy & Tragedy Masks
- Director’s Chair
- Stage Curtains
Fonts Used
- Poiret One/Poiret
- Monserrat
- Timeless
- Playfair Display
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Note: This product is delivered via a file download. There are links to access both the Google Slides file and Canva template in the document. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
The headers are intended for use with Google Keep which you will need a free Google account to access.
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Theatre Production Transition Sheet Template – Stage Management, Directing, Crew
By Classroom to Curtain
Elevate your theatre productions with our Play and Musical Production Transitions Sheet Template—a must-have tool for directors, stage managers, and theatre educators alike! This versatile Google Sheets template is specifically designed to streamline the planning and execution of scene transitions in your play or musical.
Key Features:
Whether you're a seasoned director or an educator looking to engage students in theatre production, this template is an invaluable resource. Get ready to take your theatre program from classroom to curtain with ease and efficiency!
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Note: This product is delivered via a file download. There are links to access both the Google Sheets file and tutorial video. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
The attendance tracker is intended for use with Google Sheets which you will need a free Google account to access.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
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Theatre Production Character Scene Breakdown Template– Play & Musical, Directors
By Classroom to Curtain
Elevate your theatre production with our comprehensive Production Character Scene Breakdown Template! Perfect for plays or musicals and ideal for directors, stage managers, and students, this dynamic tool is designed to streamline your classroom script analysis or assist in production planning.
Product Overview
This editable Google Sheets template provides a structured, easy-to-use format for organizing your rehearsal planning both plays and musicals. Featuring an example page, it offers a clear guide to effectively utilizing the template for your specific needs.
Key Features
Ideal For
Take your theatre production from classroom to curtain with ease using our Theatre Character Scene Breakdown Template!
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Note: This product is delivered via a file download. There are links to access both the Google Sheets file and tutorial video. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
The attendance tracker is intended for use with Google Sheets which you will need a free Google account to access.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
This product is for single classroom personal use only!
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Audition Form Template – Theatre Production, Play, Musical, Editable Google Form
By Classroom to Curtain
Product Overview
Enhance your audition process with our versatile Theatre Audition Form Template! This comprehensive and fully customizable resource is designed for theatre educators and directors looking to streamline data collection for their school musicals, plays, or community theatre productions. Whether you are an experienced director or new to the theatre scene, this template will save you time and effort while ensuring you gather all the necessary information from your auditioners.
What's Included
Who Can Benefit
Additional Features
How to Access
This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Form, Google Doc, and Canva template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.
To utilize the Google Form and Google Doc, a free Google account is required.
If don't have a Google account, you can create a free one here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
For the Canva template, a free Canva account is required. If you don’t have a Canva account, you can create a free one here: https://www.canva.com
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By Mr. Lee's Learners
Make reading fun and engaging with this How to Catch a Class Pet Reader’s Theater & Literacy Activities Pack! This companion resource is designed to support comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing—perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or whole-class lessons.
This Reader’s Theater for How to Catch a Class Pet includes two scripts—designed for 2 or 3 student roles—making it easy to adapt for different group sizes. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.
What’s Included:
Reader’s Theater Scripts
Vocabulary Activity
Rhyming Words Match
Writing Prompt
Word Search
This low-prep resource is perfect for extending your How to Catch a Class Pet read-aloud and helping students build critical literacy skills through meaningful, story-based activities.
About the Book
A group of clever kids sets out on a mission to catch their classroom's runaway pet using creative traps and teamwork. As the students put their plans into action, chaos and laughter follow with each unexpected twist. This fun, rhyming story celebrates problem-solving, persistence, and the joy of working together.
I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.
AR Test No. 517605 Grade Level 2.7
Romeo and Juliet Escape Room - Grade 9
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Get ready for an exciting Romeo and Juliet escape room! Students work in small teams to help Romeo and Juliet meet before Juliet’s wedding to Paris. They must solve a series of puzzles, each one based on the play.
First, students decode a secret letter using numbers and letters. Then, they match characters with their correct descriptions. They unscramble famous lines from the play and choose the right potion to help Juliet fake her death. In another challenge, students sort characters into the Montague and Capulet families. Each puzzle brings them closer to the final clue.
The activities are fast, fun, and full of teamwork. Students need to read carefully, think critically, and work together under pressure. Each puzzle ties directly to the characters, themes, and events from Romeo and Juliet, helping students review the story in a creative way.
The escape room is in PowerPoint format. It can be used digitaly or printed out. No internet connection is required. All answers are provided.
Mother's Day Reader's Theater - The Night Before Mother's Day Companion Packet
By Mr. Lee's Learners
Make Mother's Day literacy time engaging and educational with this Mother's Day Reader’s Theater Companion for The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing! Perfect for primary classrooms, small groups, or intervention settings, this resource brings the story to life with interactive scripts, comprehension practice, and fun bonus activities.
This Reader’s Theater for "The Night Before Mother's Day" includes three scripts—designed for 2, 3, and 4 student roles—making it easy to adapt for any group size. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.
What’s Included:
Reader’s Theater Scripts for 2, 3, and 4 students
Comprehension Questions featuring:
Rhyming Words from the book
Mother's Day Word Search featuring vocabulary from the book
Answer Keys for both comprehension and word search
**6 Different coloring page **and Mother's Day cards for your students
This Mother's Day Reader’s Theater activity is perfect for:
Whether you’re looking for a low-prep Mother's Day reading activity or a fun way to build reading skills around a seasonal book, this pack has everything you need!
About the Book
It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day.
I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.
AR Test No. 136256 Grade Level 2.7
Lesson Plan on An Inspector Calls
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
A thorough lesson plan on the well-known drama "An Inspector Calls" by J.D. Priestley. The play's action takes place in an industrial city in England, where a young girl kills herself and a well-known British family is routinely investigated in relation to the death. All of the family members are either directly or indirectly implicated in the girl's downfall. As a result, an inspector calls to investigate the family. Before the evening is done, the close-knit and amiable family is revealed to be cowardly, selfish, or self-centered, its good humor turning to sour, and its pleasant fellowship to despised.
Every step of the 90-minute lesson is included in the lesson plan. It includes the 'An Inspector Calls || 7 Minute Summary' YouTube video from the Easy as GCSE channel. A student worksheet that may be printed has a lot of activities and answers at the end.
Enjoy teaching classic literature to your students!
Lesson Plan on 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Love in its many forms is the most important theme in *A Midsummer Night’s Dream. *The romantic encounters and subsequent confusions are the greatest cause of conflict in the play.
The play gives us variations on the theme of love – idyllic young love in the case of Hermia and Lysander; passionate and possessive love between Titania and Oberon; love lost and found again as with Helena and Demetrius; love as conquest as in the case of Theseus and Hippolyta. Shakespeare makes a point of infusing A Midsummer Night’s Dream with more than just a two-dimensional notion of romantic love – he shows us the darker side where we see love’s inconstancy, its violence, its possessiveness, and its illusory nature.
This lesson plan is designed specifically for Shakespeare's classic comedy. It lasts approximately 90 minutes (depending on the class size) and has activities for all types of learners. The photocopiable student sheet with the activities is included, as well as a separate sheet with the answers.
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Twelfth Night incorporates many classic elements of comedic theater. At the core of its structure lies a network of complex romantic liaisons (Orsino loves Olivia, Olivia is smitten with Cesario and later Sebastian, Viola has feelings for Orsino, while Sir Andrew and Malvolio are attracted to Olivia); disguise (the plot centers around Viola disguising herself as a male servant to survive after being shipwrecked in Illyria); mistaken identities (Viola and Sebastian are twins so alike that nobody can tell them apart); trickery and mischief; a rich offering of song and dance; the satire of hypocrisy, excess, and arrogance; a fleeting period of chaos and confusion; concluding with a resolution where all misunderstandings are resolved and three marriages take place.
This ebook features an extensive lesson plan focused on 'Twelfth Night' and includes multiple activities intended to last at least 90 minutes. A unique printable worksheet for learners is included, along with the answer guide.