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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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Part 2: The Costumer

by Karen Loftus

Students are exposed to research, concepts, and skill sets while they explore the role of the costumer. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of costume effectiveness.

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Period Clothing Slide Deck

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Unit Project

by Karen Loftus

To apply knowledge in a unit project.

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Paper Runway

by Karen Loftus

To learn and execute a skill associated with a tech theatre role.

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Costume Measurement Sheet

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Pillow Construction

by Karen Loftus

To learn and execute a skill associated with a tech theatre role.

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Research Project: Costume Construction - Stitch Lesson

by Karen Loftus

Students take what they’ve learned about a new stitch and demonstrate a way to teach it to others.

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Make-Up Design

by Karen Loftus

To explore the use of make-up as a theatrical tool.

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Analyzing a Play Through Socratic Seminar

by Annie Dragoo

In this two-part lesson, students will analyze a script using a specific method and practical critical thinking skills.

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Question Your Character (Without Judgement)

by Kerry Hishon

To consider the difference between thinking critically about a character and judging a character.

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Writing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will write a musical by adding modern songs to a traditional fairy tale story.

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Choreographing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will choreograph their original musicals by planning and rehearsing the movement for each song.

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Blocking the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will block/stage their original musicals by planning and rehearsing the movement for the dialogue.

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Rehearsing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will rehearse their original musicals, putting finishing touches and memorizing lines, blocking, and movement.

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Performing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will apply everything they have worked on throughout this unit: writing, choreography, blocking, and rehearsing.

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Evaluating the Performance

by Annie Dragoo

Students will evaluate their performances in their original musicals.

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Introducing Devised Theatre

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, we define devised theatre and use a piece of music for students to create their own performance inspired by the music.

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Practicing with Devised Theatre

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, we try a different devised theatre technique using a photograph to inspire students to create their own performance.

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Introducing the Musical Theatre Form

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, we define musical theatre and spend a little bit of time on the history and structure. Students also receive information on their performance and their independent written projects.

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The Musical Theatre Form

by Laramie Dean

In these two lessons, we begin and continue viewing Singin’ in the Rain. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

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