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Research Project: Acting Teachers

by Todd Espeland

Instead of presenting a lecture on influential acting teachers, students self-learn in this lesson plan. Have students research an acting teacher, prepare a presentation and teach an exercise in groups.
# Group Activities # acting # group activities # analysis
Lesson 3 of 7 in Tools of Scene Work Unit

Thou Shalts of Staging and Performance

by Anna Porter

3 resources
Students will participate in a demonstration to explore the rules of staging and performance and why they are important. They will perform a Bad Idea/Good Idea skit for the class, to demonstrate their understanding of the concept.
# Acting # acting # scene work
Lesson 2 of 10 in Unit Seven: Directed Scenes Take 2: A Variety of Scenes Unit

Introduction to Physicality

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students start working on physicality elements. They will complete an Introduction to Physicality Notes sheet and give peer observational feedback.
# Directing # directing # middle school friendly
Lesson 1 of 7 in Introduction to Film Analysis: Mise en scène Unit

What is Mise-en-scène?

by Lindsay Price

In this lesson, students will discuss the difference between film and theatre, identify their prior knowledge of film, and identify the definition of mise-en-scène.
# Analysis
Lesson 1 of 7 in Scenic Design Unit

What is Scenic Design?

by Karen Loftus

Students begin their exploration of scene design by defining the role of the scenic designer, learning what kind of sets shows can have, and applying their knowledge with a practical exercise.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre

Ensemble Experiences: Small Group

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Each experience includes the title, a list of objectives you can choose from, the goal, guidelines, and instructions.
# The Classroom # ensemble # group activities

Masterclass with Julie Hartley: Arts Camp Director

Video 2 resources
Masterclass is a series of one-on-one interviews with experts, creators and innovators in the world of Theatre that you can study in-depth, or share with your classes. Think of this series as 'Inside the Actor's Studio' for Drama Teachers. This Masterclass is with Julie Hartley, Arts Camp Director, and is hosted by Matt Webster.
# Masterclass # emergency lesson plan
Lesson 5 of 5 in Costuming Unit

Reflection

by Josh Hatt

Students discuss the presentations from the previous class and reflect as a group on the process. They address the role of costumes and costume effectiveness in a scene.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre # costuming
Lesson 1 of 5 in The Role of the Theatre Critic Unit

Introduction

by Lindsay Price

In this introduction lesson, students will begin with terminology, discussion about their own knowledge and views, and try out the role of the critic in a low-stakes exercise. Is it possible to give an informed opinion about a crumpled up piece of paper?
# Analysis
Lesson 8 of 9 in Unit Six: Directed Scenes Take 1: Same Scene, Different Visions Unit

Projection and Final Rehearsal

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will complete three to five rehearsals of their scenes using a rehearsal checklist, focusing on projection skills (voice clarity, open body).
# Directing # directing # middle school friendly
Lesson 2 of 12 in Mock Audition Unit

The Acting Resume

by Lindsay Price

An actor needs two documents when they audition for a role: a resume and a headshot. What should go on an acting resume and what should stay off of it? What is an auditioner looking for? Students will discuss the purpose of an acting resume, review a model, and reflect on the process. Students will use this template when they create a resume for their mock audition.
Lesson 6 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Practicing with Devised Theatre; Sweeney Todd

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, students will present their devising pieces and prepare to watch the next musical, Sweeney Todd.
# Musical Theatre # musical theatre
Lesson 6 of 6 in Introduction to Technical Theatre: Distance Learning Unit

Culminating Activity

by Lindsay Price

Students work together to come up with a solution for the famous “exit, pursued by a bear” stage direction from Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale through written response, drawing, and making a design element with materials found at home.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre
Lesson 5 of 5 in Performing Shakespeare Unit

Unit Project: Performing a Shakespearean Scene

by Matt Webster

Students analyze, rehearse, and perform Shakespearean scenes using the concepts introduced over the course of the unit.
# Shakespeare # Shakespeare

04 - The Tool of Rehearsal

PDF 10 resources
This section covers an overview of the rehearsal process and walks students through creating a rehearsal schedule/calendar.
# Teaching Students to Direct Toolkit # popular

Theatre ¾ Honors Class Contract

Contributed by Lea Marshall

This is the contract I am using with my Advanced Class this year. It outlines specific requirements for each 9 weeks. I also included character analysis, theatre critique outline, and 4 different play analysis formats for them to choose from as they complete these assignments. This class is for the advanced theatre student and is a PRODUCTION, PROJECT, and PERFORMANCE based class that I hope will equip students for college auditions and theatre programs by having them compile a full portfolio of their theatre experiences!
# Assessment
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Lesson 7 of 10 in Unit Seven: Directed Scenes Take 2: A Variety of Scenes Unit

Levels and Movement Review

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will rehearse their scenes using a rehearsal checklist, focusing on level changes and movement in the scene.
# Directing # directing # middle school friendly

Tech Hacks and Exercises

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How do you teach tech, or use tech in your productions when you don’t have the expertise or the equipment? How do you make it work? How do you problem solve? Topics include Lighting, Set Design, Costumes, and Sound.
# Technical Theatre # technical theatre # lighting # set design # costuming

Scenes for Classroom Study: Sunday Lunch

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Use this scene in your classroom for character study, scene work, substitute teachers, performance, Individual Event competitions, and however else you can imagine. Characters: Devon (17) and Rayden (15) Genre: Dramedy
# Scenes For Classroom Study # scene work # character development # scenes for classroom study

Send-Home Packet: Playwriting - Part Two

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This packet includes an introduction for the teacher, and cover sheet for the student, to assign the Playwriting Part Two packet for at-home distance learning, without technology.
# Send-Home Packets # playwriting