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Part of Unit Two: Improvisation Basics Unit

Intro to Projection and Enunciation

by Lindsay Johnson

In this sixth improvisation lesson, students will practice in partners quick thinking, improv, and enunciation in performance. Afterward, students will give verbal feedback on the Improvisation Rubric and the ENUNCIATION section of the Vocal Clarity Rubric.
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Review for Improv Test

by Lindsay Johnson

In this seventh lesson, students will practice their skills for the Lesson 8 test using a tongue twister (from Gilbert and Sullivan) as well as the improv game. Students will self-assess, and give/receive peer feedback.
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Part of Unit Two: Improvisation Basics Unit

Improv Test

by Lindsay Johnson

In this final lesson for this unit, students will participate in the improv game Hitchhiker as part of a peer and teacher assessment on the Improvisation Rubric.
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Part of Unit Two: Improvisation Basics Unit

Posters

by Lindsay Johnson

8 posters for the drama classroom, to support the objectives of the Improvisation Basics unit.
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Intro to Scripts

by Lindsay Johnson

In this introductory lesson, students will be able to define “script” and “dialogue.” They will begin to brainstorm characters/relationships, setting, and conflicts to add content to a contentless scene that they will work on for the rest of the unit. 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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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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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Contentless Scene Content Peer Review

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will perform for peers and give and receive feedback on the Scene Details Rubric. Students will be using a variety of methods they’ve learned in the previous unit to communicate meaning in a contentless scene: setting, pantomime, relationship clues, objectives, stakes, and tactics.
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Intro to Set and Stage Notes

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will learn the terminology needed to identify different parts of the stage and to create a set design that uses levels in an effective and appealing way. Students create a basic kitchen set design for a kitchen set design that applies their new knowledge of stage parts, levels and scenery.
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Intro to Blocking

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will decide how best to include movement in their scene to help an audience understand what is happening in the scene. Students will complete a set design for their partner scene and add 3+ blocking notes to their scripts. Students will also take a Stage Directions Mini-Quiz to demonstrate their understanding of stage directions/basic blocking notes.
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Open Body and Blocking Review

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will review the “open body” element of projection. Using this technique, students will make it easier for audiences to see and understand their actions in the scene.
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Intro to Voice Expression

by Lindsay Johnson

In this lesson, students will focus on how voice can be used to communicate character as well as to make the dialogue in the scene easily accessible to an audience. Students will give and receive feedback on their vocal clarity and expression in performance.
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Final Scene Rehearsal

by Lindsay Johnson

Students will review the various techniques we’ve explored this unit (voice, movement, set design, projection, etc.) to convey meaning in a contentless scene. They will continue to work on their scenes and complete a Rehearsal Checklist.
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Scene Performance Assessment

by Lindsay Johnson

Students will review the various techniques we’ve explored this unit (voice, movement, set design, projection, etc.) to convey meaning in a contentless scene. Students will perform their final partner scene for assessment in front of the class. They will also completed an audience feedback sheet where they give their peers feedback on Rubric skills.
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Part of Unit Four: Intro to Scripted Scenes Unit

Posters

by Lindsay Johnson

8 posters for the drama classroom, to support the objectives of the Introduction to Scripted Scenes unit.
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Part of Introduction to Theatre Production Unit

Crafts of Technical Theatre

by Karen Loftus

Students will identify areas of technical theatre known as “crafts” and explore how the use of these crafts affects storytelling.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stagecraft
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Part of Introduction to Theatre Production Unit

Who's Who in a Theatre Company

by Karen Loftus

Students will identify and understand the roles and responsibilities in a theatre company: artistic, production, and business.
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Part of Introduction to Theatre Production Unit

Areas and Elements of the Stage

by Karen Loftus

Students will identify and apply their knowledge of the areas and elements of the stage.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stagecraft
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Part of Introduction to Theatre Production Unit

Types of Theatre Spaces

by Karen Loftus

Students will identify and apply knowledge of different types of theatre spaces.
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Part of Introduction to Theatre Production Unit

Research Project: What is Theatre Production?

by Karen Loftus

Students will research a tech theatre organization and apply their knowledge by creating a marketing brochure.
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Part of Elements of Design Unit

Line and Shape

by Karen Loftus

Students explore the design concepts of line and shape and how they can be used by a designer to affect an audience.
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