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

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.

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.

In this lesson, students will finish watching Singin’ in the Rain (if you need additional time) and complete a devising activity based on the film.

In this lesson, students will present their devising pieces and prepare to watch the next musical, Sweeney Todd.

In this lesson, we begin viewing Sweeney Todd. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

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

In this lesson, students will present their devising pieces and prepare to watch the next musical, Dreamgirls.

In this lesson, we begin viewing Dreamgirls. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

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

In this lesson, students will finish watching Dreamgirls (if you need additional time) and complete a devising activity based on the film.

In this lesson, students will present their devising pieces and prepare to create their own musicals.

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.

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

Students present their original musicals components for assessment.

This lesson provides two different exercises for students to try: Silly Statistics (Improv Game) and Serious Statistics (Theatre Exploration Project). The objective of this lesson is to give students the chance to think differently about how scenes can be developed and to show that ideas can come from just about anywhere—even supposedly “non-theatre-related” classes and topics.

To introduce students to Aristotle and his connection to theatre.

To introduce students to Aristotle’s six elements.

To introduce the Aristotelian element of plot.

To continue applying the Aristotelian element of plot.