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Resources for Creating Virtual Performances

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Resources for Creating Virtual Performances

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There have been many confusing terms flying around the internet as we explore this brave new world, so let's begin by agreeing upon some definitions, which will be useful as you read on.

streaming: to share a live or recorded performance over the internet using streaming media services such as YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc.

livestreaming: to share a live performance over the internet using streaming media services.

broadcasting: the transmission of programs by radio, television or internet streaming media services.

pre-recorded/digital: a performance that has been recorded prior to the actual sharing of the performance; the actors are not present when the performance is shared.

video editing: the general term for altering a recorded performance either to add remove or add elements, add animations or to weave together recorded performances captured at different times.
CAUTION: not the same as turning the show into a movie.

virtual performance/online performance/digital performance/"zoom" performance: terms often used interchangeably to mean a performance which is shared with an audience through the internet

broadcast software: an ap or software which replaces hardware used for "switching" to allow video feed from more than one source to be manipulated for delivery to a viewing through a streaming platform

Adding Polish

Add polish to your streamed performance by utilizing a broadcasting software. Using a Zoom type technology and a broadcast software, the students perform together although they are in separate spaces, and the video from the video conferencing software is fed through a broadcasting software on the host's computer. The host is able to control whose video is seen by the audience, who appears to be interacting with whom, and even crop the video for special effects. The audience sees whatever is happening slightly delayed from the live moment, but is unaware of this, due to the function of the broadcast software.

Free broadcast software such as Streamlabs or OBS Studio, make it possible to add special effects and easily create scenes between selected performers during a live virtual performance, since sending the video through the software before sending it out on Facebook or YouTube allows the host much more control over what the audience sees. Read all about it on Livestreaming 101 by LA Virtual Lighting Designer Andrew Schmedake, it is a clear explanation of what to do and how to do it. You can catch Andrew's webinar on TE Pro for more tips and techniques.

Another free resource available is ZoomOSC, created by Liminal Entertainment Technologies, LLC. ZoomOSC increases the capabilities of Zoom for live performance through the use of a media server. Visit the ZoomOSC page on Liminal Entertainment Technologies' website to learn more.

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Theatre Educator Pro: Creating Virtual Performances

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There have been many confusing terms flying around the internet as we explore this brave new world, so let's begin by agreeing upon some definitions, which will be useful as you read on. streaming: to share a live or recorded performance over the internet using streaming media services such as YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, etc.

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You Tube Channel Video Tools!

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The Best of British Theatre: National Theatre at Home

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Jonathan Larson

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Developing and Presenting an entirely Virtual Show

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Developing and Presenting an entirely Virtual Show

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Accesibility Labs Theatre Passe Muraille

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Developing and presenting an entirely virtual show

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Creative Compilations
Interview montages offering students an insight into key aspects of the creative process behind a production
Compare and Contrast Compilations

Questions and activities for students to use when watching two or more versions of key scenes and speeches

Famous scene where the star-crossed lovers meet for the first time

Juliet waits impatiently for nightfall and Romeo's return

Hamlet berates Gertrude for marrying his uncle so soon after the death of his father

Compare and Contrast: Julius Caesar - Act 3, Scene 2 ("Friends, Romans, countrymen") (video)
Marc Antony addresses the crowd to deliver a funeral oration for Caesar

Compare and Contrast: Julius Caesar - Act 3, Scene 2 ("Romans, countrymen, and lovers!") (video)
Brutus addresses the crowd, explaining his reasons for killing Caesar

Compare and Contrast: Macbeth - Act 1, Scene 3 (video)
Three witches reappear with a prophecy for Macbeth's future

Compare and Contrast: Macbeth - Act 2, Scene 1 (video)
Famous scene where Macbeth sees an apparition of a dagger

Compare and Contrast: Macbeth - Act 2, Scene 2 (video)
Macbeth returns from murdering Duncan in his chamber

Activate Series
Ready-made materials including quizzes, relationship maps and plot summary worksheets for teaching a specific text. For an editable version, select the Word Doc.

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Student Resources – Virtual Classroom Catalogue new product (Drama)

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Universal Questions (PDF)A range of questions and activities that can be shared with students for use with any play/production
Guided Pathways (PDF)Essential content mapped out for the remote teaching of key texts
Choice Charts (PDF)A collection of exercises/activities for students to explore interp…

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Resources (Plays, Videos, E-Books)