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Part of The Crucible Unit Unit

Exploring Act 1

by Lindsay Price

Students will read, analyze, and discuss Act 1 of The Crucible. They will then visualize and dramatize the ideas of Act 1.
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# Analysis
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Who is Thespis? Project Version

by Lindsay Price

Thespis is often stated as being the first actor because he stepped away from the chorus. But who is he? What do we know as fact and what has been assumed as his origin story? What happens when unreliable evidence is recorded as historical fact? Does it matter? In this lesson, students will research, present and draw their own conclusions about the validity of Thespis as a reliable figure in theatre history. They will then write and present a scene that showcases their viewpoint. *This lesson requires internet accessibility (for students to research for the project) either during class time or afterward as assigned homework.
# Theatre History # ancient greek theatre # theatre history
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Contentless Scene Brainstorm

by Lindsay Johnson

Students will be able to brainstorm fitting characters, setting, and conflict for a contentless scene. Students will use a variety of methods they’ve learned in the previous unit to communicate meaning: setting, pantomime, relationship clues, objectives, stakes, and tactics.
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# Character Development # middle school friendly
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Part of Part Two - Rehearsal and Performance Unit

Production Binder

by Karen Loftus

This lesson describes the production binder, including everything that should be included as well as how to organize.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # production # stage management
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Part of Indigenous Storytelling Unit Unit

Retelling a Story

by Allison Green

Student will use the research they completed on days 1-3 to retell an origin story to the class.
# Group Activities
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Part of Tools of Scene Work Unit

Contentless Scene - Preview Day

by Anna Porter

Students review what they have studied in this unit as well as how to give and use constructive feedback. Students will pair up with another scene group, then perform for each other. Students will use the Preview Worksheet to help guide and assess their previews and critiques.
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# Acting # acting # scene work
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Part of Devising Unit

Contentless Scenes / Building Scenes

by Corinna Rezzelle

In this lesson, students will start their scene work first with a contentless scene, a one-minute scene, and then (for homework) write a one-page scene based on a real life experience.
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# Playwriting
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Part of Scene Staging Unit

Blocking Brainstorm

by Lindsay Price

In this lesson, students will get on their feet and apply what they have learned through analysis in a blocking brainstorm.
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Part of Monologues - Part 1 Unit

Climbing the Mountain: Analyzing Monologues

by Matthew Banaszynski

Students will plot the steps of the story mountain by using existing monologues.
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Part of Monologues - Part 2 Unit

Project: Performing Monologues

by Matt Webster

For this culminating project, students will perform their original monologue from the previous lesson.
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# Acting # monologue
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Part of Tech Theatre Unit: Costuming When You Don't Sew Unit

Part 2: Lesson 1: Analyzing Your Show

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In this lesson, students start the costuming process for a specific play through analysis. Then they will be assigned (or choose) the character they will design for, as well as a specific costume. They will be given time to answer some analysis questions for this specific character and costume. Students complete these analysis questions in advance of the next lesson.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # costuming
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The Criteria of a Good Monologue

by Lindsay Price

Students will identify the elements of a good monologue through analysis and evaluation, focusing on a need to speak (Why does the character speak?), a specific character voice (Who is the character?) and a journey (Is there a beginning, middle, end?).
# Playwriting # playwriting # monologue
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Part of Laban: Advanced Characterization Unit

Character Creation: Part 1

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In this lesson, students will start the creation process for their original characters. This is Steps 2 and 3 of the Extended Character Assignment. Students will complete a character analysis, a character psychophysical profile, and then try out their character on their feet using a chosen Laban effort.
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Part of Japanese Theatre Unit

Kabuki

by Karen Loftus

In this introductory lesson, students learn about Kabuki theatre, discuss its primary elements, and then do an exercise that puts those elements into practice.
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# Genre
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Part of Japanese Theatre Unit

Bunraku

by Karen Loftus

In this introductory lesson, students learn about Bunraku theatre, discuss its primary elements, and then do an exercise that puts those elements into practice.
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Part of Shakespeare Performance Unit

Introduction to Shakespeare

by Anna Porter

Students will take a pre-quiz on some of Shakespeare’s plays, then find 5 things they did not already know about Shakespeare during a group discussion and presentation. This lesson includes a presentation for students to introduce Shakespeare and his time period.
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# Shakespeare # Shakespeare
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End of the Year Lesson: Filmed Musical - Shrek the Musical

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In this lesson, students will watch a filmed version of a musical, respond to viewing questions, and apply themes and contexts from the musical in a post-viewing activity. The questions and exercises for this lesson are taken from the Shrek the Musical Classroom Study Guide, which is included. Alternative pre-viewing questions and post-viewing exercises are available if you wish to modify the lesson. This lesson is ideal for the end of the school year, after a major assessment, or following a semester-end production.
# Musical Theatre
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Part of Character Analysis - Part 2 Unit

Memorization Techniques

by Matt Webster

This session will focus on practicing a variety of memorization techniques.
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# Character Development
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Part of Character Analysis - Part 2 Unit

Performing the Scene

by Matt Webster

Students perform their scenes and complete a post-performance reflection.
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19th Century Actors on Acting: Cushman, Booth, Jefferson

by Lindsay Price

This lesson plan looks at three 19th century actors: Charlotte Cushman, Edwin Booth, and Joseph Jefferson. All three were heralded as “stars” and were well known in their time. Students will learn some information about each, read letters in which they talk about acting, and reflect on what they’ve learned.
# Theatre History # theatre history
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