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Part of Theatre of the Absurd Unit

Meaningless Language and The Bald Soprano

by Lea Marshall

Students will explore the absurdism theatrical convention of using meaningless language to communicate (or not communicate) a larger theme of interpersonal relationships and misunderstandings. Students will create nonsensical scenes using their own text messages.
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Part of Theatre of the Absurd Unit

Unit Project

by Lea Marshall

Students will apply what they have learned in a final project. Their goal is to demonstrate their understanding of the elements and the historical and philosophical background of absurdism. This will be a multi-day project.
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Part of Stage Movement Unit

The Technicalities of Stage Movement

by Karen Loftus

Students discuss and apply technical aspects of moving on stage: sightlines and staying open. They then apply these aspects in a short scene.
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# Acting # acting
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Approaching Random Tasks in Character

by Kerry Hishon

The objective of this lesson is for students to delve deeper into their roles by experimenting with performing a variety of everyday tasks while in character. As well, it offers students the chance to explore different ways of moving and thinking while in character.
# Character Development # character development # acting
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Part of Playwriting Unit: Beginner Unit

What is a Playwright

by Lindsay Price

In this first lesson, students discuss their preconceived notions about playwriting, their expectations and fears, and identify actions: What does a playwright do?
# Playwriting # playwriting
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Part of Playwriting Unit: Beginner Unit

What is Theatricality?

by Lindsay Price

Students will answer the question “What is theatricality?” in terms of what makes a play stageable. Students will apply this concept to a stageability exercise.
# Playwriting # playwriting
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Part of Theatre Etiquette Unit

Audience Etiquette

by Kerry Hishon

Theatre does not happen without an audience. It’s important for students to be aware of and apply audience etiquette. In this lesson, students will explore the different ways an audience behaves depending on the event, what is bad audience behaviour, establish the rules, practice critical thinking as an audience member, and complete an exit slip to demonstrate comprehension.
# The Basics # etiquette
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Part of Scenic Design Unit

What is Scenic Design?

by Karen Loftus

Students explore the effect scenic design can have on storytelling using designed environments from known TV shows and movies.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stagecraft
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Part of Creating Your Own Musical Unit

Creating Musical Components

by Laramie Dean

In this series of lessons, students will use class time to work in groups to create as many musical components as they can given the time available.
# Musical Theatre # musical theatre
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Part of Pantomime Unit

Session 2

by Lindsay Price

Students are introduced to the concept of specific detail in pantomime and apply it in nonverbal exercises.
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Part of Playwriting: Part 2 Unit

Session 4: How Do You Give/Receive Feedback?

by Lindsay Price

Students will discuss and examine how to give and receive feedback. Then students will read their first draft aloud and receive feedback on it.
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# Playwriting # playwriting
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Part of Theatre of the Absurd Unit

Impossible Things are Happening Every Day

by Lea Marshall

Students will create a scene where impossible things happen and there isn’t a conventional response. This is a multiple-class lesson.
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Part of Scene Work: Part 1, Tools of Scene Work Unit

Session 1: Introduction

by Lindsay Price

Students create a situation from a picture and examine the given clues to help fill in the gaps. Students then examine the clues in a contentless scene, fill in the gaps, and create their own scenario to perform.
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# Character Development # scene work
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Part of Scene Work: Part 1, Tools of Scene Work Unit

Session 2: Show and Tell Characterization

by Lindsay Price

Students will use “Show and Tell” to create a detailed background for their contentless scene character and improvise a personal interview with that character.
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# Character Development # scene work
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Part of Scene Work: Part 1, Tools of Scene Work Unit

Session 5: Stage Business

by Lindsay Price

Students will participate in an observation activity and play “What Are You Doing?” to explore how stage business affects performance. In this session, you will coach students through a scene with stage business, then they will apply stage business to their own performances.
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# Character Development # scene work
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Example of Student and Parent Contract

This is a template and example you can use with your student actors to ensure commitment and a clear understanding of expectations across all aspects of a high school production. There is also an example parent/guardian contract included, to ensure their understanding regarding production commitments, including attendance, participation fees, and parent volunteer opportunities. These are both designed to help you communicate with your student actors and parents in order to set your cast and families up for a successful production.
# The Classroom # acting
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Part of Commedia dell'Arte Unit

History of Commedia

by Todd Espeland

This lesson presents the history of Commedia; where it came from and introduces the main characters. It comes with a viewing quiz and reflection.
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# Acting # commedia
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Part of Costume Design Unit

Part 1: The Costume Designer

by Karen Loftus

Students are exposed to research, concepts, and skill sets while they explore costume design and the role of the costume designer. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of costume effectiveness.
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# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stagecraft
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Breath Support

by Elisabeth Oppelt

Being able to control how much air comes out as you speak allows you to speak loudly without damaging your voice. It also lets you choose where to pause. This lesson teaches students the basics of breath support and exercises to practice controlling the breath. Students will demonstrate their ability to control their breath support by participating in a series of exercises, culminating with an attempt to say all fifty states of the union in one breath.
# Voice # voice
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Exploring Spoken Word Poetry

by Kerry Hishon

The objective of the lesson is for students to create and perform a spoken word poetry piece. Spoken word is poetry that is meant to be performed for an audience, rather than just read on a page. It allows students the opportunity to share their thoughts, and provides a platform for them to do so. It also builds on important performance skills taught in the drama classroom, including memorization and rehearsal, vocal projection, enunciation, tone, gestures and facial expressions, and confidence.
# Acting # acting
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