Meanwhile, in America

Part of Realism and Naturalism Unit

Meanwhile, in America

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, we will review what was happening in America during this era: vaudeville and Broadway in its early days. Students will try out a vaudeville routine and read a scene from a 1920 Broadway play. This lesson also highlights Black performers of the time. Then we’ll follow Eugene O’Neill as he brings realism to the American stage.

• Slide Deck Lesson 5
• Vaudeville Sketches, Jokes, and Songs handout
• Scene from Miss Lulu Bett