Shoebox Theatre Resource List & Extras Templates

A list of essential resources you will need to make a Shoebox Theatre with your students and a templates of 'extras', including a revolve, stairs and a stage 'portal', in the style of Edward Gordon Craig!

1:25 Scale Furniture for Set Design Model Box

PDF Print outs 1:25 scale for a table, chair and a door. Print onto thick card, construct and paint. The perfect addition to any set model box which students create. 

Shoebox Theatre- Step-by-Step Guide

An easy to follow, Step-by-Step Worksheet for teachers and students making a set model box from a Shoebox! This is a fantastic project for Key Stages 3 and 4 and can be delivered in school or as a remote-learning scheme. 

Stage Space- In-the-Round

Evaluate the advantages & disadvantages of a Theatre-in-the-round stage space. Available in printable & editable versions.

Stage Space- Traverse

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a Traverse Stage Space. Available in printable & editable versions.

Stage Spaces- Thrust

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a Thrust Stage Space. Available in printable & editable versions.

Stage Spaces- End On

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of an End On Stage Space. Available in printable & editable versions.

Areas of an End On Stage Space

Student Worksheets which focus on students learning the nine areas of an End On Stage Space, with abbreviations. For Key Stages 3-5. Perfect for Online Learning. 

Sketch Four Stage Spaces Presentation

PowerPoint presentation about four stage spaces, with four videos, showing students how to an sketch aerial view. Created by professional set designer Richard Cooper. 

Sketch Aerial View Stage Video- Traverse & In-the-round

Tutorial videos, with commentary, by set designer Richard Cooper, demonstrating how to sketch a Traverse and In-the-round.

Sketch Aerial View Stage Video- End On & Thrust

Tutorial videos, with commentary, by set designer Richard Cooper, demonstrating how to sketch an End On and Thrust Stage Space.

Match the Definition- Set Design Vocab

Student Worksheets for introducing and testing Set Design Vocab. Available as a PDF and an Editable PDF for Online Learning.