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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

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!

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Lesson 12 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Dreamgirls, Continued

by Laramie Dean

2 lessons

In these two lessons, we continue viewing Dreamgirls. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

# Musical Theatre # musical theatre

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

Lesson 7 of 9 in East Meets West: Theatre Traditions Unit

Scene Building and Polish

by Marsha Walner

Groups will polish their piece, ensuring everyone is clear on their responsibilities as well as requesting any production elements necessary.

# Theatre History

Lesson 8 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Sweeney Todd, Continued

by Laramie Dean

2 lessons

In these two lessons, we continue viewing Sweeney Todd. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

# Musical Theatre # musical theatre

Problem Solving for Student Directors

by Kerry Hishon

Students will work on a problem-solving scenario that may arise while working with peers/friends during the rehearsal process. They will first work together as a group, and then individually submit an Exit Slip.

# Directing # directing

Lesson 2 of 7 in Unit Five: Intro to Script Writing Unit

Script Drafting

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will create a script draft that includes the five required lines to establish character, setting, conflict, rising action, and resolution.

# Playwriting # playwriting # middle school friendly

Lesson 7 of 10 in Unit Eight: Theatre of the Oppressed Unit

Creating Forum Theatre Scenarios

by Lindsay Johnson

In groups, students will begin by briefly bringing to life the tableaux from Lesson 5. They will then create the skeleton of a scene for each tableau, indicating the protagonist, antagonist, and method of oppression in each scenario. Finally, students will review their peer’s work and rank the scenes that they are most interested in bringing to life.

# The Basics # middle school friendly

Why so Emotional? A Guide for Highly Charged Scenes

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A guide for teachers to help with their student actors; to find the right balance within an emotional performance, including exercises that can be explored to counteract overemotional acting.

# Teacher Guides # acting # scene work

Lesson 4 of 5 in Staging Unit

Scene Assignment: Presentation

by Josh Hatt

Students review what makes a scene technically effective. They are given time to rehearse and then present their scenes. The emphasis is on the groups demonstrating a knowledge of staging effectiveness.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre # stage management

Lesson 6 of 9 in East Meets West: Theatre Traditions Unit

Scene Development

by Marsha Walner

Students will form small groups and delve into one style. They will use that style to retell a common folktale or story, conceptualizing how their story will unfold on stage.

# Theatre History

Lesson 16 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Independent Musical Project

by Laramie Dean

This is the last lesson before students present their pieces for assessment.

# Musical Theatre # musical theatre

Flocking/Group Movement

by Karen Loftus

Birds flying in the sky appear as if they’re in perfect formation and synchronization. They’re aware of each other and the space around them at all times. Through this exercise, students will explore different types of movement and how it can express certain feelings and concepts. They’ll also build trust and ensemble by working together to create choral movement connected to vocal pieces.

# Movement # movement # reflection # ensemble

Lesson 10 of 11 in Shakespeare Performance Unit

Memorization Quiz and Preview

by Anna Porter

2 resources

Students will take a memorization quiz and perform for their peers. Students will also critique each other based on what they have worked on during this unit.

# Shakespeare # Shakespeare

Lesson 4 of 4 in Unit 4: Commedia Dell'Arte Unit

Culminating Activity

by Drama Teacher Academy

2 resources

Students will take everything they’ve learned and put together a commedia troupe, create a commedia character complete with lazzi, and present a scene based on one of the three main commedia themes.

# Theatre History # theatre history # commedia

Lesson 3 of 5 in Sound Unit

Sound Assignment

by Josh Hatt

Students continue to work on their sound assignment. They will rehearse their scenes, continue to discuss sound effectiveness and reflect on their work in class.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre

Lesson 17 of 17 in Creating Your Own Musical Unit