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Theater & Drama

Step onto the stage: the parts of a play, basic acting, and how a story is staged.

Mr. Julian Cross, Drama Teacher

Mr. Julian Cross

Drama Teacher

Course progress0 / 3 lessons
1

Anatomy of a Play

How a script is built.

7 min +50 XP2 quiz questions
2

Acting Basics

Becoming a character on stage.

7 min +50 XP2 quiz questions
3

Behind the Scenes: Stagecraft

The crafts that build a production.

7 min +45 XP2 quiz questions

Common questions

Who is "Theater & Drama" for?

It is written for learners at High School level (Grades 9–12), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on arts. Step onto the stage: the parts of a play, basic acting, and how a story is staged. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.

How long does the course take?

There are 3 lessons totalling 21 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.

What do I need to know before starting?

No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Anatomy of a Play", covering acts & scenes and script, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.

Is the course free?

Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.