Lesson Plans

Beats

Students will be able to understand the concept of marking beats in a script by marking a script with beats.

Blocking

Students will demonstrate their understanding of blocking/movement by blocking a scene from The Importance of Being Earnest.

First Day of School

Students will be introduced to each other and the class through activities and writing.

Gestures

Students will identify gestures used on stage and what those movements communicate to the audience.

How to Walk, Sit, and Stand

Students will become aware of how they walk, sit, and stand and will practice doing this correctly for becoming a character.

Introduction to Publicity

The students will be prepared to create an article of publicity for a production.

Making an Entrance

Students will demonstrate their ability to make an entrance by preparing an authoritative and strong entrance.

Pronunciation

Students will show their understanding of pronunciation by critiquing a fellow student and nominating a partner for performance.

Technical Theatre Terms

Students will demonstrate their understanding of techncial theatre terms by completing a crossword puzzle.

Types of Theaters, Parts of the Stage, Theatre Jargon

Students will demonstrate their understanding of theatre jargon and elementary acting by completing a worksheet and presenting a group scene.

Understanding and Marking a script

Students will apply their knowledge of acting terminology and methods by dissecting, blocking, and marking a script.