We have found that by using simple theater exercises and Universal Design for Learning, our inclusive class of general education students, special education students, and English Learners have become more engaged in reading, working together, and public speaking. Using a series of simple exercises that can be worked into the ELA curriculum, our students continually show a deeper level of engagement. You don’t need to have theater expertise to do these activities. You only need to facilitate them. In this session, we will workshop several exercises beginning with facial and body expressions, simple tableaux (poses), and then add dialogue to create short scenes. These activities are useful for the inclusive classroom, the general education classroom and mild/moderate special education classrooms.