Thought Tracking
In Thought-Tracking, characters in a freeze-frame speak thoughts and feelings aloud.
Read moreMarking the Moment
A drama strategy used to highlight a key moment in a scene or improvisation, using slow-motion, freeze-frames and more.
Read moreConscience Alley
One person walks down an alleyway made by the group and makes a decision based on their advice.
Read moreHot Seating
A character is questioned by the group about his or her background, behaviour and motivation.
Read moreWhere Do You Stand?
A fast, fun and effective way of discovering everybody’s opinions about a subject
Read moreWhoosh! Bringing Stories Alive through Drama
An interactive technique in which participants become characters and objects in a story as it is told.
Read moreTeacher in Role
TEACHER IN ROLE Teacher in role is an invaluable technique for shaping the dramatic process and developing students’ learning. The teacher takes on a role related to a story or theme and sets up a dramatic situation for students to participate in. Why use it? The...Read moreMantle of the Expert
Mantle of the Expert involves the creation of a fictional world where students assume the roles of experts in a particular field.
Read moreHot Spotting
An amazingly fun and easy way to mix up hot-seating and freeze frames to develop characters
Read moreSpotlight
Spotlighting is a useful teaching technique for sharing improvised drama when you have divided the class into smaller groups. When it is time to show their work, ask all the groups to sit on the floor. Explain that you will walk around the room and as you get closer...Read more
