The 21st Century Story
A drama lesson plan by Lindsay Price
The 21st Century Story
by Lindsay Price
Theatre is about communication. A story is presented to an audience. Storytelling was one of the earliest forms of entertainment that we continue to use today. Even though the method for delivering the story has changed, the form itself has stayed the same for thousands of years.
In this lesson, students will create their version of the 21st century story. What stories do we tell today? How do we tell them? Who do we tell them to?
You can use this lesson as an intro to studying modern theatre, especially for students who don’t have a theatre background. You can also use this lesson as an intro for Ancient Greek Theatre. Start by examining stories in a modern context, then shift to the Ancient Greek era.
