Wholesome Homeschool Theatre Curriculum

For Elementary, Middle School & High School

Theatre That Teaches More Than Theatre.

Every unit connects theatre to history, culture, geography, and literature — turning arts education into true interdisciplinary learning.

Pre-launch members get:

  • 60% off the original price!

  • Lifetime access to the first course, Introduction to Theatre, discovering:

    • Acting

    • Writing

    • Directing

    • Stagecraft & Design

  • BONUS (FREE!) 2nd course (Introduction to Theatre History)

  • AND a lifetime discount on all future courses in the program

Interested in using the courses with your co-op?

So many kids naturally love storytelling, but let's face it... theatre can feel like risky territory for homeschoolers who want to protect their kids' hearts, minds, and morals. But what if you could nurture that spark with purpose and joy?

That's why we're on a mission to reclaim the stage as a place for virtue, wonder, and truth—where creativity and character grow hand in hand.

Classic Scripts, Adapted

Kids learn the greats—Shakespeare, Greek theatre, comedies and tragedies—thoughtfully adapted to be

age-appropriate, fun, and rooted in strong values.

Open-and-Go Lessons

Each week starts with a short, pre-recorded video lesson that introduces the key concepts and activities. Parents don’t need to prep—just hit play and follow along with the included guide.

Theatre Beyond the Stage

Our courses focus on the full range of theatre. Students explore theatre history, character design, stagecraft, and hands-on creative projects that bring every part of the theatre world to life.

Let's clear this up first -

Pre-Launch Offer

Course 1: Introduction to Theatre

Launches September 2025

For Ages 7-11; 12-15 or 15-18 (choose at checkout)

25 Lessons in the Course

This engaging 7-unit course introduces students to the core artistic disciplines of theatre: theatre craft, acting, directing, playwriting, set design, costume design, and dramaturgy. Students work with age-appropriate adaptations of classic plays for rich creative exploration.

  • Each Unit Includes:

    • Play analysis & cultural/historical context

    • Weekly discussion questions & small assignments

    • (Optional) quiz for review

    • Hands-on project in the featured discipline

  • What’s Included:

    • Parent Handbook & Student Workbook

    • Short video lesson for each class

    • Materials list & optional grading rubrics

    • Adapted scripts & supplemental readings

    • Project guidelines

By the end, students will have created 7 projects, blending skills from multiple disciplines.

Course 2: Introduction to Theatre History

Launches January 2026

For Ages 7-11; 12-15 or 15-18 (choose at checkout)

12 Lessons in the Course

In this 12-lesson journey, students explore how theatre evolved across times and cultures — from Ancient Greece to Shakespeare’s England and beyond. Each unit focuses on a key era or region, blending theatrical milestones with the history that shaped them.

Each Unit Includes:

  • Spotlight on a major period or culture in theatre history

  • Integrated geography, politics, religion, and cultural context

  • Play analysis with age-appropriate adapted scripts

  • Discussion questions, small weekly assignments, and (optional) quiz

  • Hands-on project inspired by the era’s theatre

What’s Included:

  • Parent Handbook & Student Workbook

  • Short video lesson for each class

  • Materials list & optional grading rubrics

  • Adapted scripts & supplemental readings

  • Project guidelines

By the end, students not only know the story of theatre but can see how the stage

has reflected — and shaped — human history.

You'll also receive a discount on all future courses...

Page to Stage:

Script Analysis and Performance

In this dynamic 7-unit course, students explore the journey from script to stage, learning how to analyse dramatic texts and bring them to life through performance. Blending literature, theatre, and creative collaboration, students will gain a deeper understanding of character, theme, structure, and voice while building confidence, communication skills, and interpretive insight.

Launching in August 2026.

Theatre Around the World:

Global Performance Traditions

Step onto the world stage in this 7-unit journey through diverse performance traditions that span continents and cultures. From Japanese Noh to Nigerian Yoruba theatre, Brazilian Theatre of the Oppressed to Russian puppetry, students will explore how communities across the globe use theatre to celebrate, question, remember, and transform.

Each unit weaves together dramatic arts with geography and history, helping students understand not just how these traditions are performed—but why they emerged, who they serve, and how they connect to place, power, and people.

Launching in August 2026.

Directing for Young Creators

This 7-unit course invites students to move from onstage to behind the scenes as they explore the art of theatrical direction. Students will learn how directors shape meaning, movement, and mood on stage. From casting to blocking to vision boards, Directing for Young Creatives gives students the tools to bring their ideas to life—and to lead with clarity, curiosity, and collaboration.

Whether working with actors, building a rehearsal plan, or reimagining a scene from Shakespeare in a modern setting, students will discover that directing isn’t just about telling people what to do—it’s about guiding a shared vision from the page to the stage.

Launching in August 2026.

Playwriting 101:

Telling Stories for the Stage

Every great play begins with a story only you can tell. In this 7-unit course, students will learn the art and craft of playwriting—how to shape characters, build dialogue, structure scenes, and create stories that come alive in performance. Blending creative writing with theatrical thinking, this course helps students transform their ideas into scripts ready for the stage.

Students will explore how plays work from the inside out—and write their own original short play or scene by the end of the course.

Launching in August 2026.

And even more courses planned for 2027!

Why should children learn theatre?

Drama education fosters creative thinking and divergent problem-solving, allowing children to explore multiple outcomes and original ideas. Pretend play and imaginative theatre activities boost creativity, cognitive flexibility, and imagination-development in children. Further, through theatre, children become comfortable voicing their creative ideas to others.

Theatre requires stepping into different characters’ shoes, helping children understand perspectives and emotions beyond their own. This process supports empathy, compassion, and emotional awareness. Further, applied theatre has been used by Dr Alex Cahill to support her work in empathy training and building compassionate networks for bereaved children.

Research shows that participating in theatre helps children overcome performance anxiety, build public‑speaking skills, and learn to think on their feet. An ongoing Royal Shakespeare Company project in primary schools improved children’s language complexity, vocabulary, and confidence with speaking and writing by over 20%.

Theatre is a real-world exercise in collaboration and responsibility, requiring teamwork, active listening, role-sharing, individual responsibility and time management. Drama-based learning programs consistently show that students develop stronger social skills as they learn to work together, communicate effectively, and solve problems.

Hey there!

I'm Dr Alex Cahill...

With over 15 years of experience as a university theatre professor, director, and applied theatre practitioner, I’ve spent my career bringing stories to life and designing meaningful, creative curricula.

Now a homeschooling mother of five, I’m passionate about sharing the timeless beauty of theatre—its craft, wonder, and human connection—without the noise and mess of today’s theatre culture.

Find out more about my research interests here →

Pre - Launch Offer

Enrol now and get two complete theatre courses for less than the price of one (normally $99 each), plus lifetime access for both courses, ongoing discounts on all future courses, and the chance to add personalised feedback on student projects from a theatre professor at a discounted price!

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Do I need theatre experience to teach this course?

Not at all! The courses are designed to be completely open-and-go. Each week begins with a short, pre-recorded video that speaks directly to your child, and the parent guide walks you through everything—no theatre background needed.

Question 2: What ages is the course designed for?

These courses are created for children age 7-18, with separate student workbooks: one for grades 3-6; one for grades 7-9; one for grades 9-12. Parents can choose the workbook that fits best at checkout—or grab all at a discounted bundle rate and teach all your children together!

Question 3: Is the content faith-friendly?

Yes. We’re a Christian family, and some lessons include faith-based reflections or creative activities rooted in Scripture. That said, these faith lessons are clearly marked and optional, so families from all backgrounds can use the courses comfortably.

Question 4: What makes these scripts different from typical school plays?

We don’t use generic school skits and scripts. Our scripts are adapted from classic theatre—like Shakespeare and Greek drama—to be age-appropriate, engaging, and full of substance, while staying true to the original spirit of the story and allowing students to engage and interact with classical texts.

Question 5: What’s included in the course?

Each course comes with weekly video lessons, a parent guide, your choice of student workbook, printable scripts, creative theatre projects, and lifetime access. As part of the pre-launch, you’ll also receive a discount on future courses.

Question 6: How does the pre-launch work?

When you join during the pre-launch, you’ll lock in exclusive pricing and bonuses before the full course is released. Units 1 and 2 of Course 1 will be available at the end of September, and the remaining units will be drip-released every 4 weeks after that. Course 2, Units 1 and 2 will be available in January 2026. You’ll get an email when each new unit drops, so you can pace your learning with confidence!

Question 7: Do the courses have to be taken in sequential order (e.g. Course 1, then 2...)?

While the courses are self-paced and flexible, it is advisable that students take Courses 1 and 2 before moving on to the others. These first two courses introduce key vocabulary, concepts, and foundational ideas that are built upon in the later courses. Taking them in sequence helps ensure a smoother and more coherent learning experience. After completing Course 2, families are free to choose any of the remaining courses and take them in any order they prefer.

Question 8: How long do the courses take?

Each course is designed to take approximately 25 weeks. The course is divided into 7 units, with 2 to 4 lessons per unit, and each lesson is intended to take about one week. However, because the courses are entirely self-paced, families are free to move through the material as quickly or as slowly as they prefer.

Co-op Information

Founding Co-Op Bundle

The co-op coordinator can purchase courses 1 and 2, and all the necessary workbooks in one transaction, with discounted pricing applied to both

- at a fantastic savings!

Courses Included:

Introduction to Theatre + Introduction to Theatre History

$120 one-time payment

Includes:

✅ Lifetime access for the facilitator

✅ Unlimited student use (no per-head fees)

✅ All printable materials & handouts

✅ Option to repeat the course with different groups year after year

✅ Discount code for future courses for your co-op

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