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Stage Management & Technical Theatre Lesson Plans

A library of lesson plans to help you effectively plan your workshops and classes.

Lesson 1 of 7 in Part Two - Documents Unit

Actors

by Karen Loftus

Samples and Forms

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre
Lesson 3 of 5 in Introduction to Theatre Production Unit

Areas and Elements of the Stage

by Karen Loftus

Students will identify and apply their knowledge of the areas and elements of the stage.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stagecraft
Lesson 2 of 3 in Part Three - Reflection and Assessment Unit

Assessment

by Karen Loftus

The production binder is the final assessment. A checklist and rubric is included.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # production # stage management
Lesson 3 of 5 in Blood, Blisters & Bruises Makeup Unit

Blisters and Burns

by Matt Webster

This lesson will focus on creating blisters and burns with stage makeup. Students will reflect on what causes a blister or burn and will then create a blister and/or burn on a partner using stage makeup.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # makeup
Lesson 2 of 5 in Blood, Blisters & Bruises Makeup Unit

Bruises

by Matt Webster

This lesson will focus on creating bruises with stage makeup. Students will reflect on what causes a bruise and will then create a bruise on a partner using stage makeup.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # makeup

Building Stage Flats

by Karen Loftus

Lumber is expensive, so just letting the students have a go at building a stage flat could get pricey. Why not let them “try it out” by constructing the cheapest flat they’ll ever make. This lesson plan guides students through the identification and construction of the various elements of a stage flat (both Hollywood and Broadway) using paper, drinking straws, and glue.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre
Lesson 5 of 6 in Design Unit

Building Stage Flats

by Karen Loftus

Students will be able to identify the various elements of a stage flat and comprehend the skills, process, and math required to construct a stage flat.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre
Lesson 3 of 4 in Scenic Construction Unit

Building Stage Flats

by Karen Loftus

Students will be able to identify the various elements of a stage flat and comprehend the skills, process, and math required to construct a stage flat.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stagecraft
Lesson 8 of 10 in Stage Management Unit

Calling a Show

by Karen Loftus

Calling cues requires the ability to analyze, strategize, and problem solve. Calling cues becomes easier each time, but every show is different and presents new challenges. In this lesson, students practice the act of calling a show. What are the types of cues that can be used? How are they notated in a script?

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # stage management
Lesson 3 of 5 in Staging Unit

Changes and Transitions

by Josh Hatt

Students discuss scene changes and transitions. How can a poorly rehearsed transition hinder a technically effective performance? They then apply this discussion to a Scene Assignment. Groups create a scene and must demonstrate a scene change within the scene.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre # stage management
Lesson 2 of 8 in Old Age Makeup Unit

Cheeks and Jaw

by Matt Webster

This lesson will focus on the cheeks and jawline. Students will work with a partner to examine the structures of the cheeks and jaw. 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.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre
Lesson 2 of 5 in Lighting Unit

Colour and Angles

by Josh Hatt

Students will explore how lighting can affect a scene through colour and angles. Questions include: What is mood? How do shadows affect a scene? Students are given a lighting assignment to apply colour and angles by drawing a simple light plot.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre # lighting
Lesson 4 of 6 in Introduction to Technical Theatre: Distance Learning Unit

Common Types of Theatres & Stages

by Lindsay Price

Students review the three most common types of theatre stages used today: proscenium, thrust, and arena stages. Students participate in a types of stages warm-up and explore how to stage something on different types of stages.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre
Lesson 4 of 6 in Introduction to Technical Theatre: Flipped Learning Unit

Common Types of Theatres & Stages

by Lindsay Price

Students review the three most common types of theatre stages used today: proscenium, thrust, and arena stages. Students create the audience for a specific type of stage in a warm-up, and then in groups, students work to stage a fairy tale using the three different theatre configurations.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre
Lesson 3 of 7 in Part Two - Rehearsal and Performance Unit

Company Positions and Tasks

by Karen Loftus

This document outlines all of the potential roles and tasks for students in The Production Classroom. It includes the tasks each student is to complete for their production binder, as well as their particular role during the performance of the show.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # production # stage management
Lesson 7 of 8 in Old Age Makeup Unit

Complete Makeup Design on a Partner

by Matt Webster

This lesson will focus on completing an old age makeup design on a partner. Students will incorporate the previous lessons on the temple, forehead, cheeks, jaw, nose, lips, chin, nasolabial fold, and eyes as well as the one on wrinkles, stippling, and finishing into a complete, uniform old age makeup design on a partner.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre
Lesson 8 of 8 in Old Age Makeup Unit

Complete Makeup Design on Self

by Matt Webster

This lesson will focus on students completing an old age makeup design on themselves. Students will incorporate the previous lessons on the temple, forehead, cheeks, jaw, nose, lips, chin, nasolabial fold, and eyes as well as the one on wrinkles, stippling, and finishing into a complete, uniform old age makeup design they apply to their own face.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre
Lesson 2 of 5 in Part One - Pre-Production Unit

Costume and Scenic

by Karen Loftus

In this unit you’ll explore the elements created by scenic and costume designers as well as technical directors and costume shop managers to convey the designs and bring the final production to life.

  • Overview
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # production
Lesson 2 of 7 in Part Two - Documents Unit

Costume Department

by Karen Loftus

Samples and Forms

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # costuming
Lesson 2 of 5 in Costuming Unit

Costume Effectiveness

by Josh Hatt

Students give their research presentations from the previous class. They then discuss costume design and the impact of colour on costumes. How can colour communicate mood in a costume? Students complete a reflection on what they’ve learned so far.

# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre # costuming