Make Your Drama Class Unforgettable.
Engaging, print-and-go lessons and activities for Grades 4–12.
Save time, spark creativity, and keep students excited to learn.
Print-and-go lessons, creative projects, scripts, games, and engaging activities — for full-time theater teachers and after-school drama clubs alike. Quality lessons. Ready to go. So you can save the drama for the stage.
Curtain & Cue in the Classroom
Why Theater and Drama Teachers Love Curtain & Cue
Save Hours of Planning: Print-and-go lessons and activities designed for real classrooms, so you can focus on teaching (not scrambling for materials).
Engage Every Student: From shy beginners to confident performers, our scripts, games, and projects keep students involved and excited.
Ready-to-Teach, Not Just Ideas: Every resource includes step-by-step teacher notes, student materials, and built-in scaffolding — so you can walk into class prepared and confident.
Find What You Need — Fast!
Whether you teach middle school, high school, or run an after-school program, Curtain & Cue has ready-to-go resources to fit your students and your classroom.
Big Creativity for Younger Learners
Engaging, age-appropriate resources that explore every corner of theater — from acting and improv to masks, set design, and theater history. Perfect for building confidence, creativity, and foundational skills.
Empowering Teen Performers and Creators
A full spectrum of resources for upper middle and high school — including acting, design, directing, history, and more. Challenge students to think critically, collaborate, and grow as performers and creators.
Teacher Favorites — Ready to Use Today!
Not sure where to start? These popular resources are drama teacher go-tos — easy to print, engaging for students, and ready to use right away.
Looking for a creative way to spark student imagination and build storytelling skills? The Story Spin! Activity is the perfect no-prep tool for drama, writing, or ELA classrooms. With four printable spinners—Character, Emotion, Problem, and Setting—students spin to generate story elements, then use the results to create a monologue, improv scene, skit, or short story.
This flexible, hands-on activity is perfect for independent work, partner practice, or substitute plans. Whether you're teaching improv, monologue writing, or just want a fresh way to build characters and conflict, Story Spin! makes creative thinking easy and fun.
Teaching improv for the first time and feeling totally overwhelmed? I’ve been there. When I set out to teach my first improvisation unit, all I could find were video clips of advanced performers, loose activity lists, random "improv cards" that were all the same, and zero guidance on how to actually teach students the fundamentals in a structured, accessible way. My students needed something slower, safer, and more supportive—and so did I.
This ready-to-use improv unit is packed with fun, structured activities that build confidence, creativity, and collaboration—without the stress of memorizing lines! NOTE: This unit is designed specifically for grades 8-12 and while the setup is the same as the grades 4-6 version, characters, scenarios, settings, and complications are more elevated for this grade level.
Perfect for beginners and young performers, this resource includes a complete introduction to the basics of improv, plus a collection of age-appropriate scene starters designed to spark imagination and keep students moving, laughing, and learning.
This flexible 10-day Introduction to Improvisation Unit includes:
✅ Low-risk activities to build trust and confidence
✅ Scaffolded scene work that grows with your students
✅ Clear daily plans that you can follow with ease
✅ Tons of fun, zero pressure
Give your drama classroom an instant upgrade with these Drama Vocabulary Posters — a clean, modern, and student-friendly way to reinforce the most important terms in theater. Designed for grades 4–12, this set includes 12 must-know drama and theater terms your students will encounter during rehearsals, performances, and classroom discussions.
Each poster includes a clear definition that’s easy for students to understand — no overcomplicated language or textbook jargon. Whether you’re introducing new concepts or reviewing before a production, these posters make essential vocabulary stick.
You’ll get two versions of each poster:
A bold, colorful graphic design to add energy to your space
A classic theater-themed design featuring red curtains and black & white visuals
Use them as part of your classroom decor, post them during lessons, or print them for student reference folders. They’re a perfect match for your curriculum — and your walls.
Bring theater vocabulary to life with this fun, interactive notebook resource designed just for Grades 4–6! This flexible set of 3 vocabulary lessons helps students build a strong foundation in theater through short, kid-friendly reading passages, matching glossaries, and an engaging flap activity they’ll cut, paste, and complete right in their notebooks.
Perfect for introducing key terms in your drama unit—or for sub plans, early finishers, and notebook-based classrooms—these activities make learning theater vocabulary active and memorable.
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A full spectrum of resources for upper middle and high school — including acting, design, directing, history, and more. Challenge students to think critically, collaborate, and grow as performers and creators.
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Engaging, age-appropriate resources that explore every corner of theater — from acting and improv to masks, set design, and theater history. Perfect for building confidence, creativity, and foundational skills in upper elementary and middle school
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Stay organized, manage behavior, and create a visually engaging classroom with ready-to-use planners, printable tools, and eye-catching posters — all designed to support a smooth and successful drama class.
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These printable activities, flip books, and interactive pages help students engage deeply with drama concepts — through writing, reflecting, designing, and creating, one page at a time.
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Keep things fresh year-round with holiday games, seasonal activities, and themed drama lessons that celebrate the calendar while keeping students engaged and learning.
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Explore the roots of performance from ancient rituals to modern movements. These resources introduce students to global traditions, influential eras, and the cultural impact of theater through time.
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These drama-based SEL activities help students develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and a strong sense of self — all while strengthening their creative voice and collaboration skills.
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Browse our collection of ready-to-go lessons, activities, and games for acting and performance. From character development to performance prep, these resources help students explore voice, movement, and stage presence in fun, approachable ways.
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Quick-start your lessons with theater games, warm-ups, and energizers that build focus, teamwork, and creativity. Perfect for transitions, early finishers, or daily routines — no prep required!
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These interactive, hands-on projects blend creativity, critical thinking, and theater skills — from set models to costume design — that get students thinking and making with their hands, and making them perfect for cross-curricular learning.
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Explore the world of set, costume, lighting, and sound design with resources that bring the technical side of theater to life. Perfect for budding designers, tech crews, and creative problem-solvers.
What Teachers Are Saying
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"My principal walked in expecting silliness and noise — and left impressed. She saw a legit, standards-aligned curriculum with real outcomes. These resources helped me turn my theater class into a respected academic class.”
Shaina M. - Beta Content Tester
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"I loved it and so did my after-school Drama students!"
Cristie L.
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“I’m finally building a drama curriculum that actually works!”
Susan G.
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"This was a perfect resource to enrich my high schoolers' learning experiences in my classroom!"
Mallarie S.
Meet the Teacher Behind Curtain & Cue
Kristen Bowers, Founder of Curtain & Cue Drama Resources
Hi, I'm Kristen! I'm a middle school theater teacher, the creator behind Curtain & Cue, and someone who believes in the power of creativity to transform classrooms—and lives. I'm also the Chief Operating Officer and a Certified Trainer with Life Design Education, where I lead personal growth workshops and help others rewrite the stories holding them back. As a coach, I support educators and entrepreneurs in building systems, boosting productivity, and reclaiming their purpose.
You might also know me as the founder of Simply Novel, where I've spent years creating top-quality ELA resources for teachers. Curtain & Cue is where all my worlds come together—supporting theater teachers with the tools, structure, and inspiration they need to bring the stage to life.
