💙 Welcome to Drama! I am so glad you are here! 💙

Drama is more than acting on a stage. It is a place to discover your voice, build confidence, tell stories, explore different perspectives, and learn how to work with other people. In this class, you do not have to be the loudest, funniest, most experienced, or most confident person in the room. You just need to be willing to participate, try, learn, and support the people around you. 

Our goal is simple:

Be brave. Be kind. Be creative. All while improving our storytelling skills. 

The Five Parts of Drama Excellence:

1. BE A TEAM PLAYER

Drama is an ensemble art. Whether you are performing a lead role, working in a small group, helping backstage, creating props, or participating in an improv activity, every person contributes to the success of the class. 

I will:

• Participate in class activities and group work.

• Be willing to work with different classmates.

• Listen to and respect the ideas of others.

• Encourage my classmates and celebrate their successes.

• Give helpful, respectful feedback.

• Communicate when I need help.

• Remember that Drama is a team effort.

2. BE KIND, RESPECTFUL, & INCLUSIVE

This is one of the most important expectations in our Drama classroom. Drama requires vulnerability. Sometimes we will be silly. Sometimes we will perform in front of the class. Sometimes we will try something that feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar. No one should have to worry that their classmates will laugh at, judge, or exclude them for trying.

I will:

• Treat classmates, teachers, and visitors with kindness and respect.

• Include others and help create a welcoming classroom.

• Never intentionally embarrass, exclude, or make fun of someone.

• Keep my hands, body, and belongings to myself unless physical contact is part of an approved activity.

• Respect personal boundaries and comfort levels.

• Listen when someone else is speaking or performing.

• Never use someone's appearance, voice, identity, disability, background, or personal characteristics as the target of a joke.

• Use appropriate language and humor.

• Speak up or get an adult if I see bullying, harassment, or behavior that makes someone feel unsafe.

Our Rule for Humor: We can laugh WITH people. We do not laugh AT people.

3. BE BRAVE AND TAKE RISKS

You cannot learn to act by sitting quietly and waiting until you are sure you will be good at it. Drama requires courage. You will sometimes look silly. You may forget a line. You might try something that doesn't work. That's okay. Mistakes are part of the creative process.

I will:

• Be willing to participate, even when I feel nervous.

• Try new activities and acting techniques.

• Allow myself to make mistakes without giving up.

• Encourage classmates who are taking creative risks.

• Be open to feedback and direction.

• Remember that confidence comes from practice, not perfection.

4. BE PRESENT AND PARTICIPATE

Drama is a doing class. You can’t learn the skills of acting, improv, and collaboration without participating. Being physically present is not the same as being engaged.

I will:

• Come to class prepared and ready to participate.

• Give my attention to classmates when they are performing.

• Participate in warm-ups, games, activities, rehearsals, and performances.

• Talk to Mrs. Smart if I’m struggling

5. RESPECT THE STAGE AND THE STORY

Drama allows us to explore people, experiences, emotions, and perspectives that may be different from our own. With that opportunity comes responsibility. 

I will:

• Treat scripts, costumes, props, sets, and the classroom with care.

• Follow directions during rehearsals and performances.

• Avoid stereotypes or jokes that target groups of people.

• Keep appropriate boundaries when performing scenes involving emotions, conflict, or physical interaction.

• Respect classmates' comfort levels during performance activities.

Drama Contract 2026-27