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Northern Virginia Community College

Nova: Introduction to Theatre: Romanticism

For Students 9th - 10th
This page presents outline notes on Romanticism in the theatre. It lists and describes the main characteristics of Romanticism, lists some of the main actors of the Romantic period, and includes some general information about the...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Readers' Theatre

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the world of Readers' Theatre with this online resource. This site features guides and scripts.
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century: 20th Century Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
Find close readings, critical interpretations, and personal responses to the works of key 20th-century playwrights and practitioners, including Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Shelagh Delaney, and Timberlake Wertenbaker.
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TES Global

Tes: Teaching History With 100 Objects a Greek Theatre Mask

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] These resources include terracotta models of an ancient Greek comic mask and two tragic masks from the British Museum as well as ideas for teaching using them. It also includes several links to more...
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Article
Shakespeare Globe Trust

Shakespeare's Globe: Fact Sheet: Indoor Theatres [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article containing pictures, information, and additional resources about indoor theatres, why they were built, who acted in them, and how they brought about change during William Shakespeare's time.
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TES Global

Blendspace: The Globe Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
A seven-part learning module with links to a websites, images, and texts about the original Globe Theatre.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: Tudor: Elizabethan Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a general information site on the history of Elizabethan theatre, and points out that Shakespeare and Marlowe were two of the playwrights of the time.
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Northern Virginia Community College

Introduction to Theatre Plot

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains, in outline form, Aristotle's "six parts of a tragedy." The Plot is discussed in length on this site. The author goes into the exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution of the plot.
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TheatreHistory.com

Theatre History: The Medieval Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative article contains a wealth of information on the development of drama, and its Greek and Latin origins.
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Other

American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards Website

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Tony Awards provides a wealth of information. Included on the site is a list of nominees and award winners, photo galleries, up-to-date news, acceptance speeches, a look back at past Tony Awards, how the Tonys...
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Other

American Association of Community Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
Website of a national group that advocates community theater, with tips, links, jobs, play sources and membership info and benefits.
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PBS

Pbs: Masterpiece Theatre: The Merchant of Venice

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion to a televised production of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, with information and analysis about the play and about the approach to the text taken by production's director and actors.
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Other

Writing for Audio Theatre: Radio Drama Script Template

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Great site if you want to learn how to write a radio drama sketch. The site offers lots of examples and pointers for the beginner. W.9-10.3a Narrative Intro, W.11-12.3a Narratives
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Northern Virginia Community College

Introduction to Theatre: Realism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from a college course and it goes into detail with realism. It examines background, the emergence of realism, beginnings, the writers, and others. It is very in-depth and full of good information.
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Other

Ford's Theatre: The Lincoln Assassination and Its Aftermath

For Students 6th - 8th
Follow the chronology of events after Lincoln's assassination using this interactive timeline. The timeline begins the night Lincoln was killed and ends with the execution of conspirators. Included are photographs, newspaper columns,...
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Other

Ford's Theatre: Remembering Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
People felt the Lincoln assassination in deeply personal ways. Examine the journal entries and letters from those who were directly affected by his death and worried about the leadership of Andrew Johnson. Included are entries by a free...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Nightwood Theatre Co.

For Students 9th - 10th
As Canada's oldest professional women's theatre company, this is well worth a class study.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Lorriane Kimsa Theatre for Young People

For Students 9th - 10th
Lorraine Kimsa is a great resource for childrens theatre. Even if you can't get there for a show, there are lots of ways to integrate their work into your classroom. Each play they do comes with an education and lesson kit.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Centaur Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
Centaur Theatre company has the distinction of being the most significant english language theatre company in Quebec. As well as Canadian works, the company also presents international shows.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Great Canadian Theatre Company

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Canadian Theatre Co. is important because they not only present new Canadian work, but also stresses the importance of examining the Canadian way of life and how we exist in the world.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Feminist Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia looks at Feminist theatre in Canada, how it has changed and grown, as well as the impact it has had on Canadian theatre.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Factory Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
As well as being a forerunner in alternative theatre, Factory Theatre's mandate dictates that they only use new Canadian work. This makes Factory a great educational opportunity for Canadian studies.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Soulpepper Theatre Company

For Students 9th - 10th
Soulpepper not only presents works through Canadian interpretations, but also trains and provides mentorships to Canada's next generation of theatre artists. History and links here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Ronnie Burkett Puppeteer

For Students 9th - 10th
I've done a page for Ronnie Burkett because he is so unique to Canadian theatre. His puppet shows are a completely different experience in theatre, and his work is interesting and fun to learn about.

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