The provided source material indicates that Theatrefolk, a publisher specializing in plays and drama education resources, offers a collection of free materials for drama teachers and students. These resources are intended for use in middle and high school classrooms, auditions, and competitions. The available free items include monologues for girls and boys, two-person scenes, and various classroom tools such as posters and teacher toolkits. The documentation specifies that these monologues and scenes can be performed royalty-free for specific educational and competitive purposes. Additionally, the company provides support for educators attending conferences or professional development events by offering catalogs and resource handouts.
Available Free Resources
According to the source material, Theatrefolk categorizes its free offerings to support different aspects of drama education. These categories include acting, playwriting, directing, Shakespeare, technical theatre, and general classroom resources.
Monologues
The company provides free monologues designed for use in classroom settings, auditions, and competitions such as Thespian Individual Events (IEs). * Monologues for Girls: A set of free monologues available for educational use. * Monologues for Guys: A set of free monologues available for educational use. * Royalty Exemption: Users are explicitly permitted to perform these monologues without paying royalties for auditions, classwork, and competitions. The source references a royalty exemption policy for further details.
Scenes
- Two Person Scenes: Free scenes are available for use in the classroom.
- Specific Scene Example: The source data references a specific "DUET SCENE – COSETTE AND CATHERINE FROM BEAUTY AND..." which appears to be part of this collection, though the full title is truncated in the provided text.
Classroom and Teacher Resources
Theatrefolk offers several tools to assist drama teachers with instruction and classroom management. * Drama Teacher Toolkits: Free downloadable guides covering topics such as stage makeup, classroom setup, theatre terms, and advocacy. * Classroom Resources: This category includes posters for the drama classroom and backstage areas. * Technical Theatre Resources: Materials intended to assist with staging, set design, costuming, and props. * Playwriting and Directing Tips: Exercises and activities for students, along with tips for choosing, directing, and promoting middle or high school plays.
Ordering and Promotional Materials
The source material describes how educators can acquire physical materials and additional support. * Catalogs and Handouts: Theatrefolk offers to send catalogs, resource handouts, and bookmarks to educators who are attending conferences, weekend sharing sessions, or Professional Development days. * Door Prizes: The company may also provide door prizes for such events upon request. * Ordering Plays: While the primary focus is on free resources, the source mentions a section for "Ordering Plays," indicating that Theatrefolk also sells full play scripts, though specific pricing or purchasing details are not provided in the free resources section.
Accessing the Resources
The source data implies that these resources are accessible through Theatrefolk's official website. The specific URL structure mentioned in the search query suggests that individual files, such as the "duet-scene-cosette-and-catherine.pdf," are hosted within the "freebies" section of their site. Educators interested in these materials would likely need to visit the Theatrefolk website to download the digital files or request physical catalogs for upcoming events.
Conclusion
The provided documentation establishes that Theatrefolk supports drama education through a structured program of free resources. The primary offerings are royalty-free monologues and scenes suitable for classroom work and competitions, along with downloadable toolkits and posters for teachers. The availability of these materials is confirmed for middle and high school use, with specific allowances regarding performance rights.