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REHEARSal Management System

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Making your Rehearsals more zen, one module at a time

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Calling all Theatre Directors! Do you struggle with keeping actors and crew members engaged in meaningful activities while you are working with a handful of students? Fret no more! Herding Cats: Rehearsal Management System can herd your cats. Lessons (modules) for actors that include figuring out the driving questions of Stanislavski, moving like a mammal, creating the character's backstory, etc. Technical theatre modules for stage management, scenery/props, costumes, lighting, sound, and marketing. These modules take crew members from design through performance and include lessons on costume renderings, lighting color theory, coiling cable, and much, much more!

Whether you're managing a UIL competition cast, prepping a spring musical, or just trying to keep 30 kids on task during rehearsal, Herding Cats gives you structure, accountability, and student buy-in. Each module is thoughtfully scaffolded, standards-aligned, and designed to work independently, so your students stay busy and purposeful, even when you’re tied up blocking Act II. This isn’t busywork—it’s real theatre education, delivered in a way that multiplies your impact.

Do you use an online educational platform? All of these modules can be easily copied and pasted into online platforms. Google Classroom, Canvas, or something else? It does take a little time on the front end, but after it's set up, the system drives itself.  You are only ONE person.  Use this valuable resource to clone yourself to be able to teach all theatre disciplines

AT THE SAME TIME. 

Herding Cats: Rehearsal management system Professional Development

Herding Cats PD is a virtual professional development workshop designed specifically for middle and high school theatre teachers. In this 7-hour online training, you’ll learn how to run student-led rehearsals, implement a rehearsal management system, and assess technical theatre and acting roles using clear, rubric-based grading. Aligned with Texas Theatre TEKS, the workshop includes downloadable lesson modules, editable templates, and lifetime access to updates.

This is real-world PD built by a theatre educator for theatre educators. Whether you're preparing for a UIL one-act play, launching a new drama program, or looking to improve student engagement and accountability, Herding Cats PD gives you practical tools you can use right away.

Group sign-ups are welcome, and CPE credit is available. Use school funds or request reimbursement—this is professional development for theatre teachers that supports your craft.

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Herding Cats:

Rehearsal Management System

Just Want the System? No PD Required.

Herding Cats is a plug-and-play theatre education curriculum built for middle school, high school, and technical theatre programs. Whether you're directing an after-school show or teaching in the classroom, this system keeps students engaged onstage and backstage with minimal prep.

You’ll get ready-to-use modules in Acting, Stage Management, Scenery/Props, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, and Theatre Marketing—all aligned with production timelines and designed for independent student work.

Each discipline's set of modules includes Tips for Teachers to help you implement and adapt the materials to your unique rehearsal or classroom environment.

No need to attend the PD if you're just looking for the tools. Structured. Reusable. Classroom-ready.

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Bite-Sized Productions

Bite-Sized Productions is a student-centered theatre unit where students write, stage, and produce their original one-act plays. This flexible, no-royalty playwriting and production curriculum is perfect for middle and high school drama programs. With editable lesson plans, grading rubrics, and a built-in festival format, it’s the ideal way to teach storytelling, collaboration, and theatre-making from page to stage.

SPOTLIGHT On You

Spotlight on YOU is a back-to-school theatre icebreaker series designed to engage middle and high school drama students through creative, low-risk activities. Each module blends student interviews with visual art and storytelling, helping young performers express their theatrical journey while developing confidence, public speaking, and ensemble-building skills. With printable templates, clear teacher instructions, and objective grading rubrics, these plug-and-play theatre lesson plans make the first days of school productive and fun. Whether students are designing Greek masks, customizing playbills, filling out admission tickets, or crafting their star profiles, each activity fosters community, creativity, and a strong start to your theatre classroom. Perfect for drama teachers looking to start the year with structure, connection, and a bit of flair.

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Twilight Happenings

Twilight Happenings is a year-long series of theatre ensemble-building events designed to grow your middle or high school drama program. These ready-to-run, low-prep activities—like improv nights, movie fundraisers, and thespian dance parties—help build community, boost student engagement, and make your theatre program the place to be. Perfect for directors who want to strengthen their ensemble and create lasting memories through fun, structured theatre events.

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LIP SYNC BATTLE

Ready to RUMBLE? Bring the year to a high-energy finish with this structured, student-loved Lip Sync Battle activity—perfect for the last week or two of school! This fun, performance-based theatre lesson engages students in team collaboration, performance prep, and musical creativity while keeping every group member involved with daily structured tasks.

The resource includes:

  • Step-by-step daily instructions to guide your class through rehearsals

  • Printable PDFs (or easily upload to Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.)

  • Links to Amazon Music for easy access to clean, school-appropriate songs

  • Bonus: Free support for audio editing using Audacity (reach out via the seller contact link for help!)

Whether you're wrapping up a drama class or looking for an end-of-year theatre activity that builds community and confidence, Lip Sync Battle: Theatre Edition delivers structured fun your students will love—and you’ll enjoy watching!

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