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Part of Virtual Introduction to Stanislavski Unit

Scoring the Script and Actions

by Drama Teacher Academy

Students will get more instruction in scoring their scene. They will first define a super objective for their character, then break down the scene into beats. They will learn about defining those beats with compelling active verbs which should translate into strong actions and interesting acting choices in rehearsal.
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Part of Old Age Makeup Unit

Temple and Forehead

by Matt Webster

This lesson will focus on the forehead and temples. Students will work with a partner to examine the structures of the forehead and temples. Once students identify where the highlights and shadows are located in that portion of the face, they will use the appropriate makeup to enhance the highlights and shadows.
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Part of Mock Audition Unit

Monologue Prep: Vocal Profile

by Lindsay Price

Students will continue their journey toward the Mock Audition by exploring what they can do to prepare their monologue. Once students have completed the Character Profile, have them complete the Physical Profile. This will solidify how the character stands, gestures, and moves.
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Part of Musical Theatre Unit

Introduction to Dance

by Anna Porter

Students will understand the importance of endurance, emotion, and commitment in movement when performing. They will also gain an understanding of how to pick up choreography by learning the concepts of routine and anticipation.
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# Acting # musical theatre
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Part of Pantomime Unit

Session 2

by Lindsay Price

Students are introduced to the concept of specific detail in pantomime and apply it in nonverbal exercises.
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Part of Mock Audition Unit

Monologue Prep 2 - Physical Profile

by Lindsay Price

Students will continue their journey toward the Mock Audition by exploring what they can do to prepare their monologue. Once students have completed the Character Profile, have them complete the Physical Profile. This will solidify how the character stands, gestures, and moves.
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Part of Pantomime Unit

Unit Project

by Lindsay Price

The final project for this unit is a simple one-person pantomime. The objective is for them to utilize mime, body language, and facial expression to tell a basic story (an activity that has an obstacle that they overcome or get past).
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Part of What is Theatre? Unit

Session 2

by Lindsay Price

Students learn and apply specific theatre roles.
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Part of Pantomime Unit

Session 1

by Lindsay Price

Students are introduced to the concept of gesture in pantomime and apply it in a nonverbal exercise.
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Part of Playwriting: Part 1 Unit

Unit Project

by Lindsay Price

The final project for Part 1 of this unit is for students to write examples of what has been explored so far in the following way: • A two-person, one-location, one-page scene. • Each character has a want, there is an obstacle to their want, and they apply tactics to get what they want. • A separate (ie: not included in the scene) half-page monologue for one of the characters in the scene. • A character profile for each of the characters. The objective is for students to apply all the elements they’ve learned so far in dramatic writing.
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Part of Abstract Scene Performance Unit

Peer Review Rehearsal

by Annie Dragoo

In this lesson, students will spend time rehearsing their abstract scenes. They will have an opportunity to both perform for their peers and to evaluate another group’s abstract scene using the performance rubric.
# Acting # acting # scene work
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Part of The Dilemma Project Unit

Plot Outline

by Claire Broome

Before students start writing their script, they will develop a plot outline using the points of plot development. They will review the conventions of script writing and the criteria for the project.
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Part of Scenic Design Unit

The Scenic Design Process

by Karen Loftus

Students explore the process of scenic design so they: • Have a guided path for work that they might create. • Understand what information designers need in order to create.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stagecraft
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Part of Playwriting Kickstart: Multi platform Unit

What Makes an Idea Theatrical?

by Lindsay Price

In Lesson 3, students continue practicing the process for generating ideas, formalize and apply the definition of theatricality.
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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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# Character Development # middle school friendly
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Part of Part Two - Rehearsal and Performance Unit

The Audition Process

by Karen Loftus

This 3-part process includes preparation for auditions, initial auditions, and callbacks.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # production # stage management
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Part of Playwriting Kickstart: Multi platform Unit

Writing a Scene

by Lindsay Price

In Lesson 4, students practice the process and apply it to a longer scene.
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Part of Costuming Unit

Reflection

by Josh Hatt

Students discuss the presentations from the previous class and reflect as a group on the process. They address the role of costumes and costume effectiveness in a scene.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre # costuming
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Part of Shakespeare Performance Unit

Preparing a Character for Performance Part One - Tools, Objectives, Tactics

by Anna Porter

Students use their Actor’s Homework Sheet to create a personal word list to explore their character. They will also identify how they will use voice and body to bring their character to life. Finally, students review character objective and tactics in order to create an objective statement with three active tactics they will use with their monologue.
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Part of Shakespeare Performance Unit

Preparing a Character for Performance Part Two - Laban's Efforts

by Anna Porter

Students explore and play with Laban’s Efforts, then select efforts to use in their monologue.
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