Gai Jones leads this course in establishing an environment of creative experimentation in the theatre classroom, in order to have a group of student actors who value the creative process.
Each lesson shares experiences to foster creativity without the stress of performance by student actors. For the creative process which honors out-of-the-box thinking, there is no assessment section included. There is no product or performance. The important thing is the student actor’s engagement. Their reflections and your observations are valued for positive learning.
This set of lessons includes Tips for the Theatre Educator, based on Gai's own Theatre practice. Scripts are also provided and contain text of what you can say to your students to facilitate their creative processes.
6 Modules
2 hours, 38 minutes
5 Credit Hours
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TH:Pr5.1.6.a - Recognize how acting exercises and techniques can be applied to a drama/theatre work.
6.TH:Pr5.a - Recognize how acting exercises and techniques can be applied to a drama/theatre work.
6.TH:Cr3.b - Identify effective physical and vocal traits of characters in a drama/theatre work.
Tennessee Theatre standards (2018) standards were built using the framework of the NCAS which is built on four key domains: Creating, Performing/Presenting/Producing, Connecting, and Responding. Within each of these domains are foundations and standards to support the development of curriculum, programs, and learning.
(source: Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts, Summer 2018)
Please refer to National Core Arts Standards to determine the standard that best suits your needs.
C.1.D - develop an understanding of the mechanisms of vocal production.
C.1.E - identify theatrical vocabulary and terminology, including basic anatomy of theatre spaces.
B.1.E - demonstrate knowledge of theatrical vocabulary and terminology.
B.2.D - create stories collaboratively and individually that have dramatic structure.
B.1.B - explore preparation and warm-up techniques.
B.1.E - apply knowledge of theatrical vocabulary and terminology.
C.1.B - develop and practice theatre preparation and warm-up techniques.
C.1.D - develop and practice effective voice and diction to express thoughts and feelings.
C.2.C - employ effective voice and diction to express thoughts and feelings.
C.2.C - demonstrate effective voice and diction to express thoughts and feelings.
34 - demonstrate the techniques of sharing, giving and taking focus
4 - recognize the need for and demonstrate warmup activities
16 - use movement and gesture to clarify and enhance speech and character
1 - use warm-up techniques for preparation of body, voice and mind
15 - use the body and body language to enhance characterization
Develop and refine ideas and technical skills to improve the quality of performance pieces
Demonstrate increasingly sophisticated application and/or engagement of curricular content
Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and the audience
Describe, analyze, and respond using drama-specific language
Compose, interpret, and expand ideas using symbolism and imagery
Purposefully select and combine dramatic elements and conventions
Express personal voice, cultural identity, and perspectives using dramatic techniques
Develop and refine performance skills in a variety of contexts
Document, share, and collaborate on dramatic works and experiences in a variety of contexts