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In this lesson, we will define realism and naturalism. Students will then participate in a number of activities to apply the definitions. In the second class, students will read scenes from a Realism play and a Naturalism play and then contrast and compare. Finally students will create a theatrical moment to bring to life their interpretation of either “ism.”

Students explore how to trust themselves and work with others in improvisation through activities as well as playing games - Story Game, What are you doing?, and Press Conference.

Students explore Characterization and One Focus by participating in activities and playing Ding, Emotional Waiter and Party Quirks.

Through a PuppetQuest, students will learn about the different types and origins of puppetry.

Students will explore the Absurdist plot convention of impossible things seen as normal or unremarkable.

Students will explore the Absurdism theatrical convention of circular plot lines that appear to go nowhere and end in unresolved situations.

To define pantomime, build a working class definition then introduce the pantomime concept through class games.

To apply knowledge toward a pantomime performance.

To apply knowledge toward a pantomime performance.

To apply knowledge toward a pantomime performance.

To apply feedback and make revisions.

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

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

To apply feedback and make revisions.

To apply knowledge through performance.

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

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.

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

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

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