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Actor versus Character

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of relating to their character by performing a short piece both as themselves and their character.
1 Min Read
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Listening and Reacting

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of listening, communication and response by reacting genuinely in an improv scene.
1 Min Read
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Objectives: The Strong Want

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective The students will demonstrate their understanding of character objectives by breaking down a scene into action units.
3 Min Read
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Unlocking Your Imagination

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an ability to unlock their imaginations by participating in some beginning exercises for imagination.
3 Min Read
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Acting Elements

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements and vocabulary of acting in theatre by participating in a Theatre Jeopardy game and filling out the definitions of the terms on the Acting Terms worksheet.
2 Min Read
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Blocking

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate their understanding of blocking/movement by blocking a scene from The Importance of Being Earnest.
2 Min Read
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Costume History

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate knowledge of historical costume by completing a worksheet on basic historical costume shapes.
2 Min Read
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Entrances

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an ability to make an entrance as a character with a given circumstance.
1 Min Read
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Lighting Colors

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of lighting color by placing themselves in a color wheel, and by participating in an activity with gels and lights.
4 Min Read
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Acting to the Fourth Wall

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of “The Fourth Wall” principles by performing a content-less scene where they will visualize, and/or break, the Fourth Wall.
2 Min Read
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Stage Directions Twister

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate their awareness and skills of stage directions and audience by playing 'Twister'.
1 Min Read
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Character Background Discovery

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of the methods of discovering character analysis by actively participating in the discussions and activities throughout the lesson.
6 Min Read
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Lighting Functions

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of 4 functions of lighting by using flashlights to light a student on stage in different ways.
2 Min Read
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Stage Fright

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an ability to stand comfortably in front of an audience by participating in group warm-up activities, introducing themselves and answering interview-like questions.
3 Min Read
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Tech Theatre Terms

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate their understanding of technical theatre terms by completing a crossword puzzle.
1 Min Read
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Advanced Pantomimes for Pairs

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an ability to convey conflict in a scene through movement and facial expression.
1 Min Read
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Beats of Acting

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will be able to understand the concept of marking beats in a script by marking a script with beats.
2 Min Read
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Characterization through Costumes and Props

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate their understanding on how costumes and props can affect/form character by drawing a costume design for their character and writing a list of props their character might use.
2 Min Read
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