Homemade Medieval, Bible Character Costumes and Props

Putting on a religious themed play? Dressing as a Bible character for Halloween? Maybe Mardi Gras or a costume party? These work for medieval costumes, too. Here are props and symbols for major Biblical figures. I've included men and women. Bible costumes may look similar, so using props will help identify who you are. This Bible character symbols list will make a great party game like 'Who Am I?', Bible scavenger hunt or Bible 'Sword Drill'. This list of Bible characters is taken from the older, more comprehensive Catholic Douay-Rhiems Bible. These characters are in somewhat Biblical chronological order.  Props for Bible Character Costumes: Halloween, Vacation Bible School, All Saints Day

Homemade Castle Props for, Theatre Play

Snow is great for winter play, but near-zero wind chills aren't. During the holidays, there's usually enough to keep homebound kids occupied. But around February, creativity wears thin and winter blues set in. Here's a cheap, cabin fever reliever for kids and parents--homemade castle. These crafts work well for preschool dramatic play, children's theatre or improv plays. Perfect an easy Shakespeare play--Romeo and Juliet balcony scence. Cheap, Kids' Cabin Fever Reliever: Homemade Castle

Homemade Theater, dramatic play area, puppet theater

As a special needs and former Montessori teacher, my classrooms have always been organized on the learning center principle. Learning centers are rotational play areas were children perform tasks related to specific content areas: math, reading, science, art, practical life, dramatic play. When I had children, I imported the learning center philosophy into my home. The play room was set up like a modified preschool classroom. Got toddler or preschool age kids? I highly recommend setting up learning centers. If you're homeschooling, learning centers are a must. Here's how this Montessori mom designed an at-home dramatic play area.  Montessori mom: At-home preschool dramatic play learning center

DIY Cardboard Knight Suit of Armor Halloween Costume, Theater, Play

Putting on play? Cardboard is a drama teacher, youth theater costumer's best friend. Here's an easy knight's costume. A knight is a popular costume both for Halloween and Catholic All Saints Eve parties, too. For Halloween, the knight may be a character from Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warcraft, Beowulf or King Arthur. At an All Saints party a knight may be St. George or St. Martin of Tours. He might also be the Roman Centurion who helped Jesus and His Mother. Here's a DIY guide to make a suit of armor out of cardboard from your recycle bin. Perfect for any adult or child dragon-slayer. DIY Cardboard Knight Suit of Armor Halloween, All Saints Eve Costume

Drama and Theater in Schools: Living History Wax Museum

Celebrate National Reading Month at Your School with a Living History Wax Museum In honor of Dr. Seuss, March has been declared National Reading Month. The NEA has instituted Read Across America, offering fun, educational activities for schools. Why not celebrate National Reading Month with a Living History Wax Museum? Read More

1920's-1930's Costumes, Props, Setting for Edwardian Drama

Winter Wedding Themes
Written for a winter wedding theme, this piece contains useful advice for Edwardian theater, costumes from 1920-1930s or a murder mystery dinner theater. Costumes, lighting, props, decor.
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Costume Essentials: Easy and Inexpensive!

25 Fast, Easy DIY Costumes
Need some fabulous costume ideas for your next production? Here's your ultimate theater costume guide! Whip up some fabulous costumes fast with these easy tips. Directions include 'green' tips for using items around the house.
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DIY Stage Props

DIY Theater Stage Props for Plays
Comprehensive list of diy design ideas to create your theater and stage props. Easy, inexpensive and realistic. Give your play or production the look of a professional play with these props. Off-Broadway, here we come!
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