Trauma-Informed Practices for 9-12 Theatre Education

This resource offers a roadmap for 9-12 theatre educators looking to promote safe, supportive, and creative spaces for their students. Packed with practical exercises, discussion questions, and researched insights, this resource is ideal for theatre educators wanting to encourage ethical and inclusive practices in their drama classrooms.

Jimmy Chrismon is Associate Professor of Theatre Teacher Education at Illinois State University, USA. Adam W. Carter is the CEO of PATH, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to help services in Illinois, USA.

Part 1: In Theory 1. Introduction 2. The Essential Role of Self-Care for Theatre Educators 3. Intersectionality 4. Intimacy Direction, Consent, and Boundaries Part 2: In Practice 5. Pre-Production Processes 6. During Rehearsal and Run of Production Processes 7. Post-Production Processes 8. Trauma-Informed Practices in the Theatre Classroom 9. Conclusion