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Lessons

Improvisation: Keep the Scene Going

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will apply their understanding of action progression (moving the scene forward) by participating in improvisation activities and reflecting on the experience.
4 Min Read
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Music: An Element of a Well-made Play

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role music plays in theatre by creating a tableau inspired by a specific sound clip.
2 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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A First Day of Theatre Class

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will be introduced to each other and the class through activities and writing.
4 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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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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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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Plot Structure

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate their understanding of Plot Structure by identifying the elements of such in a fairy tale and in their duo scenes.
4 Min Read
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Problem Solving in Theatre Crises

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an ability to work together to solve problems by working in groups to solve theatre crises and put on a short play.
1 Min Read
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Lessons

Relationships

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective
3 Min Read
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Lessons

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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Lessons

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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Lessons

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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Clothing and Characterization

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective The students will display their abilities to recognize the way clothing affects a character by creating a costume clothing design for a character that they are performing.
2 Min Read
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Drawing and Painting Fabric

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate an understanding of creating full costume designs by rendering clothes and painting a design.
3 Min Read
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Improvisation Core Rules

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Objective Students should demonstrate their ability to improvise using the core rules of improv by leading their own improv game and taking a quiz on the rules.
4 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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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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