How Do You Become A High School Drama Teacher?
Drama teachers work with students to put on dramatic productions. This includes many varied duties–such as teaching kids how to create memorable characters in front of an audience and instructing children in set design construction. Drama teachers are required to get an undergraduate education, major in a related subject and complete their educational coursework before they can teach in a classroom setting. Step 1 Major in theater, acting, drama, or English. Theater majors study all aspects of the production of plays. Acting majors study how to perform in front of an audience. English majors study works of literature and the principles of English composition. Step 2 Participate in summer theatricals. Summer stock productions are an easy way for prospective drama teachers to follow the production of a play for beginning to end. Even if you aren’t necessarily interested in acting in plays, you can get hired as stage hand or costume supervisor. This hands-on experience can help enhance y
