How-to

How to Put on a Play

Take your class to the next level with these step-by-step guidelines to making a theater production out of the play script. Topics covered include "Choosing and Using a Space", "The Director's Role", "Stage Directions", "Doubling", "Sets and Props", "Costumes and Make-up", and "Theater Traditions". A list of theater terms and glossary are also included.


Location

How to Put on a Play can be found under From Page to Stage in the Teach with Theater section on the homepage.

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Navigation

Use the table of contents on the left to jumpt to specific topics within the article.

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Glossary

View the glossary by clicking Glossary to the left of the How to Put on a Play screen or by scrolling to the bottom of the article.

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Tools

How to Put on a Play can be downloaded and printed for easy distribution.

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