A school play can be a wonderful opportunity for students, but it usually takes a director to bring all the details together. This responsibility should not overwhelm you, however. Putting together a school play is not difficult if you are organized.
Instructions
1. Choose a play. You may have some restrictions regarding curriculum and you will need to check whether a play is age appropriate before selecting it. Depending on the age of your students, you may also consider the length of the play.
2. Set a budget. In most cases, schools have only a minimal budget for plays, but you may be able to request donations from parents or local businesses. Your budget will primarily be spent on costumes and sets.
3. Plan the costume and sets for your play. If you have only a minimal budget, you may choose to stage the play in a way that students do not need costumes beyond their everyday clothing. An example would be setting an older play in the modern day or choosing a play that takes place in the present.
4. Audition students for parts. Students may have a great deal of difficulty with material the first time they see it, but you need to look for actors that can be coached. You may have very few options for roles, and you may be pressured to make room for any student who wishes to participate.
5. Schedule rehearsal times. You will need to make sure that the student actors are available for your planned rehearsals, and may need to balance your schedule with other extracurricular activities at the school.
6. Recruit students to act as stage crew and to create props, sets and costumes. Students who are also acting in the play may be asked, but a stage crew position may be a great opportunity for a student who wants to participate but wasn't chosen as an actor.
7. Rehearse. If you can rehearse the play thoroughly, students will be more comfortable during actual performances. You will also have the opportunity to direct your actors and improve their abilities.
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