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Lesson 6 of 6 in Technical Theatre: Leadership in Theatre Unit

Culminating Project

by Drama Teacher Academy

2 resources
Students will identify skills of strong leadership in theatre management. They will employ leadership skills to create and accomplish project goals and objectives.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre
Lesson 5 of 6 in Technical Theatre: Leadership in Theatre Unit

The Stage Manager

by Drama Teacher Academy

5 resources
Students will analyze the role of a stage manager as well as employ service skills to facilitate solutions to issues that a stage manager may face.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre

Nigerian Praise Poem

by Desiree Dabney

In this lesson, students will create and perform their own “Nigerian Praise Poem.” Students will be able to express physically, verbally, and emotionally and think critically about who they are and what makes them unique.
# Character Development # bipoc
Lesson 1 of 15 in Scene Staging Unit

Script Analysis: The Basics

by Lindsay Price

1 resource
Students will begin their staging journey by compiling the basics of the scene. They will read the scene and identify some general knowledge that will help them in the rehearsal process.
# Acting

African Fable and Storytelling

by Desiree Dabney

Students will create their own improvisational piece to an African fable called “Anansi: The Spider.” This lesson explores the different ways to tell a story through storytelling improvisation, which allows students to discover different movements, voices, and listening skills. In African theatre, there are many ways to tell a story; improv is often used when learning about fables.
# Improvisation # bipoc
Lesson 4 of 15 in Scene Staging Unit

Script Analysis: Scoring

by Lindsay Price

The last script analysis step is scoring. To score a scene means to divide the dialogue into beats and then add action words for each beat. Scoring gives students another avenue for exploratory blocking.
# Acting
Lesson 3 of 15 in 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.
# Acting
Lesson 2 of 2 in What is Theatre? Unit

Theatre Role Definitions

by Karen Loftus

In this lesson, students will learn in action about three theatre roles: the playwright, the director, and the actor. They will take a story and present it using those three roles.
# The Basics # popular
Lesson 1 of 2 in What is Theatre? Unit

What is Theatre?

by Karen Loftus

Students will explore the question “What is theatre?” and start a conversation about the difference between theatre and film. Students will also participate in a warm-up ensemble-building activity that requires students to work together and an exercise that demonstrates what it means to have a “dramatic moment.”
# The Basics # popular
Lesson 1 of 4 in Pantomime Unit

Gesture

by Karen Loftus

Students discuss and apply the different ways one can communicate through gesture.
# Acting # acting # pantomime # popular
Lesson 3 of 4 in Pantomime Unit

Tableau

by Karen Loftus

Students continue exploring nonverbal communication through tableaux.
# Acting # acting # pantomime # popular
Lesson 3 of 3 in Stage Movement Unit

The Technicalities of Stage Movement

by Karen Loftus

Students discuss and apply technical aspects of moving on stage: sightlines and staying open. They then apply these aspects in a short scene.
# Acting # acting # popular
Lesson 2 of 4 in Pantomime Unit

The Specifics of Holding an Object

by Karen Loftus

Students are introduced to the techniques of hand position, tension, follow through, action/reaction/interaction.
# Acting # acting # pantomime # popular

Research Project: Acting Teachers

by Todd Espeland

Instead of presenting a lecture on influential acting teachers, students self-learn in this lesson plan. Have students research an acting teacher, prepare a presentation and teach an exercise in groups.
# Group Activities # acting # group activities # analysis
Lesson 1 of 4 in Virtual Acting for the Camera Unit

Differences Between Stage Acting and Film Acting & Vocabulary

by Ruthie Tutterow

2 resources
Students will be able to identify some of the major differences between acting for the stage and the camera. They will also be able to understand and use vocabulary that is specific to working on film sets and acting for the camera.
# Acting # acting
Lesson 1 of 4 in Acting for the Camera Unit

Differences Between Stage Acting and Film Acting & Vocabulary

by Ruthie Tutterow

1 resource
Students will be able to identify some of the major differences between acting for the stage and the camera. They will also be introduced to terms used on film sets and for acting for the camera and be ready to use those terms in upcoming projects.
# Acting # acting

Competition

Hosted by Matt Webster, Karen Loftus, Heather Brandon

47:51 1 resource
Getting ready for competition - from teachers who've been there! How to make it a fun, engaging, and productive experience for you and your students, no matter what the 'score'.

Hosted by DTA instructors Matt Webster, Karen Loftus, DTA member Heather Brandon, and Lindsay Price.

Recorded on November 10, 2015 at 8pm

# live PLC # competition

Theatre as a Social Voice

Hosted by Joe Norton

55:11 1 resource

Joe Norton leads the workshop "Theatre as a Social Voice" with our guests, and gives examples from his experience leading this workshop with students. There are lots of great questions asked and discussion starters that you can bring into your classroom or theatre program.

Hosted by Joe Norton, joined by Billy Houck, Christian Kiley, Karen Loftus, Lindsay Price, and Christa Vogt.

Recorded on December 15, 2015 at 8pm

# live PLC

Musicals

Hosted by Matt Webster, Roxane Caravan, Tricia Oliver

47:40 1 resource

Our host and panel discuss budgets, production options, student/parent contracts, and the tips that make staging a musical worthwhile.

Hosted by Matt Webster, joined by Tricia Oliver, Roxane Caravan, and Lindsay Price.

Recorded on January 12, 2016 at 8pm

# musical theatre # live PLC

Fundraising

Hosted by Matt Webster

38:11 1 resource

What makes us reluctant or afraid to fundraise? How can we involve the students, community, and reach beyond to get resources for our programs? Listen in to find out and hear some great ideas from our hosts and participants! The discussion is led by Matt Webster, Lindsay Price, and Kristin Caraway.

Recorded February 1, 2016.

# live PLC