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Actor versus Character

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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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Acting to the Fourth Wall

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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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Improvisation Core Rules

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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.
3 Min Read
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Drawing and Painting Fabric

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

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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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Listening and Reacting

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Students will demonstrate an understanding of listening, communication and response by reacting genuinely in an improv scene.
1 Min Read
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Characterization through Costumes and Props

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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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Lighting Functions

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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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Improvisation: Keep the Scene Going

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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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Stage Fright

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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
Students will demonstrate their understanding of technical theatre terms by completing a crossword puzzle.
1 Min Read
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Acting Elements

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
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
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
Students will demonstrate knowledge of historical costume by completing a worksheet on basic historical costume shapes.
2 Min Read
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Stage Directions Bingo & Blocking

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Students will demonstrate an understanding of stage directions by participating in a Stage Direction bingo test. The lesson can continue into an introduction to blocking using stage direction notations and blocking a contentless scene.
3 Min Read
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Theatre Job Organization

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Students will demonstrate an understanding of theater-related jobs and their structure by placing themselves on a theater structure chart.
2 Min Read
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Advanced Pantomimes for Pairs

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Students will demonstrate an ability to convey conflict in a scene through movement and facial expression.
1 Min Read
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Articulation for the Voice

March 14, 0015 12:00 AM
Students will show their understanding of proper articulation by critiquing a fellow student and nominating a partner for performance.
2 Min Read
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