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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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