About
The Drama Teacher is a blog created and maintained by Justin Cash and is packed with resources for drama and theatre teachers at all levels of education.
Its home is Melbourne, Australia, but most of the information on this website will be relevant to you no matter where you teach drama as the basics of our profession are common to us all, regardless of geography or curriculum.
Here you’ll find posts that are reflective, academic and personal. If you love teaching drama, then make The Drama Teacher your home away from home. You can read about the joys and frustrations of teaching the best subject in the world and share stories with others by commenting on posts on this blog.
Whether you’re a graduate drama teacher, a highly experienced educator or someone in-between, we never stop learning. On this site you’ll find:
- definitions to dozens of theatrical genres and styles from farce to naturalism and everything in-between
- drama and theatre lesson plan ideas for the classroom
- industry news from Broadway, West End theatre and Australia
- casual musings about the joys and frustrations of teaching Drama
- additional resources such as Theatresports™ games, the elements of drama and stagecraft ideas
- links to great theatre websites from across the globe
You are encouraged to add your comments to this blog, located at the bottom of every post.
Justin Cash is currently Head of Drama at Avila College, a Catholic girls’ secondary school in Melbourne. He is also the current President of Drama Victoria, the largest Drama teachers’ association in Australia.
If you have any queries, feel free to contact Justin.
Justin I find this website helpful – thanks for sharing.
this is an excellent website! please don’t stop running it!
Hi Justin, not sure if this is the best way to leave a message so let me know. I have a story about Cebu Pacific that will make you smile.
Regards
Ian
Hi Justin,
This is an amazing resource! Thank-you for sharing your knowledge and experiences so freely.
I am a fellow Melbournian and member of DramaVic starting up a new Drama department.
Do you have a twitter account that you post to regularly?
Amber
Thank you Amber for your kind comments. Unfortunately, I don’t use Twitter. Maybe I should start tweeting?
Justin
I just found this site and I am very glad! I am passionate about theater. I have my degree in theater, was a member of a theater company (as an intern), lived in NYC trying to get “discovered”, and now find myself being a first year high school drama teacher!!! I haven’t even started digging into this site, but just from the first glance, I know I will be in for some wonderful resources and recommendations!!
Never a dull day in the land of drama teaching, Laura! You’ll love it (I hope!). If I knew of a more rewarding profession than teaching drama, this website wouldn’t exist. Nothing beats drama teaching. It’s a wonderful career. Buckle in and enjoy the ride!
I am ready for the wonderful ride! A bit nervous…I have been teaching for the last 5 years, in a middle school and as a Spanish teacher. So classroom management, lesson planning and all that entails…well I am up for the challenge. It is all the other stuff…the directing and the vortex of time that I know I will be finding myself in. Thanks for the welcome!
Very resourceful information – thank you for sharing. Completing final draft on a screenplay and needed info on Drama Teacher – as one of the characters is a English/Drama Teacher.
You’re the best!!
My pleasure, Guy! Glad I could be of assistance in your research.