What does a drama teacher do?
Drama teachers educate students on all the aspects of theatre production in private and public elementary, middle, high, and postsecondary classrooms. They teach subjects such as acting, costuming, set design, and directing. They also play a vital role in promoting social development and self-expression of their students. They prepare students to become involved in a variety of dramatic performances throughout their school years and as adults. Drama teachers help students develop excellent creativity, discipline, and teamwork skills to prepare them for a meaningful life. Drama teachers create and plan lesson plans related to the concepts of drama and often evaluate students’ progress through observing short performances. They plan a variety of activities and exercises to help students become comfortable with performing on stage and understanding the core concepts of drama.
