Guides

Drama Advice

How a creative read through can help select a play

12th January, 2024

So many plays, so little time

How to plan rehearsals

12th January, 2024

“Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.”

How to run effective rehearsals

12th January, 2024

‘I wasted time and now doth time waste me’

Techniques for Devising Theatre

11th January, 2024

Devising is a voyage of Discovery without knowing where we will land.

How to find and Choose a Play

11th January, 2024

Research Research

How to run a Creative Read Through

11th January, 2024

Let's Play with the Play

Eight elements of playwriting

23rd July, 2022

Article by Colin Dolley reproduced here with kind permission.

Improvisation

22nd July, 2022

Feel the fear and do it anyway!

Youth Guidance

Games for Devising

11th January, 2024

What's the Story?

Games for Energy

11th January, 2024

Energy Flows Where Attention Grows

Adapting Games

11th January, 2024

Adaptability Creates Opportunity

Cooling down

11th January, 2024

And, breathe ....

Techniques for Devising Theatre

11th January, 2024

Devising is a voyage of Discovery without knowing where we will land.

Games to Encourage Teamwork

11th January, 2024

Teamwork makes the Dream work

Games to Encourage Focus

11th January, 2024

When we focus we can achieve anything!

Introduction to Games and Warm-ups

11th January, 2024

The playing's the thing

One Act Play Festival

Creating a festival team info pack

25th July, 2022

What to include in your team's info pack.

Stage directing at festivals

25th July, 2022

A checklist for stage directors at SCDA festivals.

Expenses recommendations

25th July, 2022

Recommended standard expenses for Scottish festivals.

Performing a technical rehearsal

25th July, 2022

Technical rehearsals are useful where time is limited.

Stewarding at festivals

25th July, 2022

Roles and responsibilities of an Adjudicator Steward.

Safety guidance for festivals

25th July, 2022

Nothing is more important than making sure everyone goes home safe from the theatre.

Technical advice

Creating a festival team info pack

25th July, 2022

What to include in your team's info pack.

Stage directing at festivals

25th July, 2022

A checklist for stage directors at SCDA festivals.

Performing a technical rehearsal

25th July, 2022

Technical rehearsals are useful where time is limited.

Stewarding at festivals

25th July, 2022

Roles and responsibilities of an Adjudicator Steward.

Using sound effects in your production

22nd July, 2022

A basic introduction to using sound in a performance.

Using music in your production

22nd July, 2022

Three ways that music can be used in your production

Publicity

Audience Development

20th March, 2025

Audience Development

Audience Engagement

20th March, 2025

Audience Engagement

Advertising via Social Media

4th May, 2023

How to make best use of social media channels

SCDA Logos

23rd December, 2022

Prepare a press release

22nd July, 2022

What to include in a press release

Monologues

Choosing a Monologue

12th December, 2022

Am I talking to myself?

Filming Your Monologue

2nd December, 2022

Lights, Camera, Action

How to perform a monologue

1st April, 2022

A Monologue is typically a speech given by a character in a film or stage production.

Protecting People

Essential Companion Ticket Policy

27th September, 2026

SCDA is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and accessible environment.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

16th January, 2025

Safeguarding and legistative changes from April 2025

Create your own Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies

2nd December, 2022

Child Protection Resources

Licenses for performances with children

25th July, 2022

When is a license needed for performances other than SCDA festivals?

Review advice

How to get your performance reviewed

2nd April, 2017

What to include in your performance press release.

To read or not to read reviews, that is the question.

2nd April, 2017

Making the right choice for you.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Policy

27th September, 2026

The Scottsh Community Drama Association is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its employees, volunteers, participants and audience members at all events in which it is involved.

Use of Weapons on stage

17th February, 2023

Guidelines and template Risk Assessment for use of weapons on stage

Safety guidance for festivals

25th July, 2022

Nothing is more important than making sure everyone goes home safe from the theatre.

Music Licensing

Using sound effects in your production

22nd July, 2022

A basic introduction to using sound in a performance.

Using music in your production

22nd July, 2022

Three ways that music can be used in your production

Data protection

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Insurance

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