Drama Propbox - The App

Drama Propbox is the complete toolbox for students and teachers of drama. Develop your performances with our library of genre specific background music, a rich bank of sound effects and a "Scenario Spinner" to generate interesting new ideas for your improvisation exercises. 

We've also included a reference library packed with drama-specific information including monologues, practitioner biographies, and a glossary of genres and key skills to help you brush up on your subject. Perfect for those drama exams!

The performance toolkit for students, teachers and those interested in drama - only $2.99

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Vampires - Drama Scheme of Work

This scheme of work uses the theme of 'Vampires' as a device for the students to explore having new people move into their community and how different cultures may clash. Using practical workshops and entertaining games the students learn about these sensitive issues and touch upon the idea of bullying in an easily understandable and accessible way, provoking a more mature and considered response. Different practical scenarios are developed by the students, using numerous dramatic techniques. 

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This scheme of work uses the theme of 'Vampires' as a device for the students to explore having new people move into their community and how different cultures may clash. Using practical workshops and entertaining games the students learn about these sensitive issues and touch upon the idea of bullying in an easily understandable and accessible way, provoking a more mature and considered response. Different practical scenarios are developed by the students, using numerous dramatic techniques. 

Get Vampires Scheme of Work here:http://www.drama-lesson-plans.co.uk/vampires.html

Ibsen, Strindberg and Chekhov - 6 Drama Lesson Plans

This scheme of work introduces students to three giants of drama- Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg and Anton Chekhov. There are two lessons based on each playwright. The lives and contemporary society of each of the playwrights are explored to show how these influenced their writing. Laban's 8 Efforts are also introduced to help develop the students' awareness of naturalism and movement. Drama forms taught include split scene, dramatic pause, status and symbolism. Throughout the scheme text extracts from some of their greatest works are used, combined with starter exercises which makes these accessible to the students.

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Communication Scheme of Work

This scheme of work introduces students to evolution of communication methods across various time periods, different cultures and in difficult environments. Exercises explore communication problems associated with disabilities, along with situations where miscommunication can easily occur. The subject is explored using drama forms including frozen pictures, mime, thought tap, Teacher in Role, physical theatre, mirroring, gesture and creating and maintaining a character. This fun topic is augmented with music and props to fire the imagination and creativity of the class.

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Romeo and Juliet Scheme of Work

This scheme of work introduces students to Shakespeare's tragedy of 'Romeo and Juliet, useing extracts of text as well as simple exercises to enable the students access to the language and the ever relevant themes. The lessons explore the relationship between the feuding families of the Montagues and the Capulets, as well as the main characters. The class will develop key Drama forms including frozen pictures, mime, aside, thought aloud, split scenes, dramatic pause, repetition of language and its rhythm and narration. Through this the students will learn how to use the language of Shakespeare and why it is still relevant to them in today's society.

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Murder Mystery Scheme of Work

One night the Earl is found dead - whodunnit?

This scheme of work develops student’s ability to create characters, linking it to restoration comedy, and by adopting Stanislavski methods in a simple form to facilitate this. By developing a fun, simple story they also examine how a plot develops, with a chance to improve their improvisational skills. The lesson workshops guide them through the story of the Earl, Miles O’Naire, introducing them to various characters at a dinner party, all of whom have a motive for murder. It enables the students to develop drama techniques such as hot seating, duologue, tableau, angel and devil, split scene, dramatic pause, T.I.R, aside, status, flashbacks and creating and maintaining a character. Through practical workshops and their own independent learning, students gain an insight into how to develop tension and suspense in the form of a black comedy.

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