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To apply problem-solving skills with respect to props challenges.

To be able to demonstrate knowledge of lighting effectiveness.

To demonstrate comprehension of how lighting systems work.

Students will dive deeper in their knowledge of specific lighting equipment and/or systems as a way to further their ability to use lighting as a tool of storytelling.

To be able to demonstrate knowledge of sound effectiveness.

To have students demonstrate an effective use of sound for a specific story.

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.

To apply knowledge in a unit project.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Students will evaluate their performances in their original musicals.

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