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Lesson 2 of 9 in Pantomime Unit

Details of Pantomime

by Angel Borths

1 resource

To recognize the importance of details in pantomime and practice pantomime details.

# Acting # pantomime # acting

Lesson 3 of 9 in Pantomime Unit

Ground Plans & Stage Directions

by Angel Borths

3 resources

To learn how ground plans and stage directions can be used for pantomime.

# Acting # pantomime # acting

Lesson 8 of 9 in Pantomime Unit

Pantomime Fix Day 2

by Angel Borths

To apply feedback and make revisions.

# Acting # pantomime # acting

Lesson 13 of 13 in Theatre of the Absurd Unit

Final Project: The Play's the Thing...

by Lea Marshall

1 resource

Students will explore elements of Absurdism in their chosen Absurd play.

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Lesson 4 of 4 in Ancient Greek Theatre Unit

Unit Project

by Karen Loftus

The final project for this unit will be a modern version of the Ancient Greek play Medea. Students are exposed to the plot and characters, then create their own version to perform.

# Theatre History # ancient greek theatre

Lesson 1 of 4 in Ancient Greek Theatre Unit

Introduction

by Karen Loftus

Students discuss myths, explore group movement and combine movement with choral speaking in a choral ode.

# Theatre History # ancient greek theatre

Lesson 1 of 6 in Improvisation Unit

Accept the Offer

by Karen Loftus

Students apply this guidelines through the games “Yes and…” “Yes Let’s,” and Low Risk Experts.

# Acting # improv # acting

Lesson 4 of 6 in Improvisation Unit

Make Your Partner Look Good

by Karen Loftus

Students apply this guideline through the games Cars, Vans, Buses, Blocking on Purpose, Questions Only and Here Comes Charley.

# Acting # improv # acting

Lesson 3 of 6 in Improvisation Unit

Take the Active Choice

by Karen Loftus

Students discuss what it means to take the active choice and apply the concept in Quiet Scenes.

# Acting # improv # acting

Lesson 2 of 4 in Ancient Greek Theatre Unit

The Theatre

by Karen Loftus

1 resource

Students are introduced to aspects of Ancient Greek Theatre and the performing space. The session culminates in students creating their own choral ode in groups.

# Theatre History # ancient greek theatre

Lesson 2 of 4 in Voice Unit

Resonance

by Karen Loftus

Students learn about the resonators and use them in an exercise.

# Acting # voice # acting

Lesson 6 of 6 in Improvisation Unit

Unit Project

by Karen Loftus

The final project will allow students to demonstrate their improv skills in a two-person scene.

# Acting # improv # acting

Lesson 2 of 6 in Improvisation Unit

Make Choices/Bring Information

by Karen Loftus

Students learn the word “endow” and apply the concept through the exercise Low Risk Endowment.

# Acting # improv # acting

Lesson 1 of 5 in Commedia Dell'Arte Unit

Introduction

by Karen Loftus

Students begin their exploration of commedia dell’arte with some facts about the era and participate in some exercises that realize the concepts of the era.

# Acting # Commedia # commedia # acting

Lesson 3 of 5 in Commedia Dell'Arte Unit