Description
A Practical Blueprint for Theatre Educators at Any Stage
Cheat Out: A Physical Theatre Curriculum for Beginners and Beyond is a hands-on resource for anyone exploring how to teach theatre-from first-time instructors to seasoned educators. Actor and teacher Jeff McKinnon draws on decades of classroom and stage experience to offer a comprehensive curriculum that brings energy, structure, and creativity to the drama classroom.
This book offers a wide range of classroom-tested activities designed to engage students through games, movement, ensemble building, and creative risk-taking. McKinnon provides practical tools to help every student feel seen and supported-from improv ideas for drama class to puppetry in theatre. With sections on theatre props, voice work, and stagecraft lesson plans, educators will find adaptable strategies that suit a variety of teaching styles.
Whether you're developing full theatre lesson plans, looking for acting class ideas, or just need a fresh approach to daily warm-ups, Cheat Out will help you foster a collaborative, high-energy space where students can explore performance with confidence and curiosity.
Author: Jeff McKinnon
Publisher: Jeffrey B. McKinnon
Published: 05/19/2025
Pages: 158
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d
ISBN13: 9798998516702
BISAC Categories:
- Drama | Theater for Young Audiences
- Education | Teaching | Methods & Strategies
- Performing Arts | Theater | Direction & Production