Basic Test Information

• Test Name: Praxis® Theatre
• Test Code: 5641
• Number of Questions: 120 selected-response questions
• Time Limit: 2 hours
• Test Format: Computer-delivered
• Question Types: Selected-response (may require selecting one or more correct answers)

Scoring Information

Your Praxis Theatre exam score is based on the number of questions answered correctly (raw score), which is converted into a scaled score.

• Passing Score: Varies by state (no single national passing score)
• Score Availability:
  • Unofficial scores may be available immediately after testing
  • Official score reports are typically released within five weeks

The exam fee is $130. To register, you must create an account with ETS and choose your preferred test format (remote or in-person), location, and test date.

I. Curriculum, Instruction, and Classroom Practices (35 questions | ~29%)

Questions in this category assess your ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate theatre instruction, including:

• Selecting appropriate instructional materials and activities
• Planning instruction across theatre subject areas
• Designing and modifying assessments to measure student learning
• Curriculum scope and sequence in theatre education
• Creating learning experiences that:
  • Enhance theatre skills and knowledge
  • Foster creativity, independence, and critical thinking
  • Explore human nature and the human condition
• Differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs
• Theatre as a collaborative art form
• Interdisciplinary connections between theatre and other subjects
• Legal and ethical considerations in theatre education
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Theatre-related career paths and current industry trends

II. Creating and Performing (35 questions | ~29%)

This category focuses on performance development and instruction, including:

• Methods for creating and devising performance material
• Teaching students to select and develop appropriate performance content
• Major theoretical approaches to acting
• Common performance techniques and rehearsal processes
• Vocal production and movement fundamentals
• Audition principles and practices
• Audience considerations and engagement
• Using theatrical exercises to develop student skills
• Observing performances and providing constructive feedback

Exam Registration

To register for the Praxis Theatre exam, create an online account with ETS. During registration, you will:

• Select a test format (remote or in-person)
• Choose a testing location and date (if applicable)
• Pay the $130 examination fee