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Drama Activities for the Classroom

By Wade Bradford, About.com

Whether you are a drama instructor, a stage director, a summer camp counselor, or just someone who wants to organize a fun activity, these theater games will inspire confidence and creativity.

Ice Breakers: These are ideal drama activities to help the participants get to know one another in a friendly, low-key environment.

Circle-Themed Games

Emotion Orchestra

Create a Commercial

Beginner Improv Games: Once the ice is broken and the performers are warmed up, an improvisation exercise can be a great way to develop unique characters and humorous storylines.

Here are some easy-to-learn improvisation games:

Freeze Tag

Taxi Cab

60 Second Fairy Tales

Advanced Improv Games: Not all drama activities are created equal. Some require a sharp tongue and a quick wit. If you’re up for a theatrical challenge, try some of these improv games:

Surprise Guests

Foreign Film

Off-Script

Genre Switching

Academic Activities: Sometimes the stage isn’t the best place to explore the Theatre. For students with noses stuck in the works of Shakespeare or Shaw, these articles offer a creative pathway to studying dramatic literature.

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Of course there are hundreds of other drama activities. If you have a fun and fascinating theatrical exercise, please share your ideas in the Plays / Drama Forum.

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