Unit
in Stagecraft Without a Theatre Curriculum
Introduction to Theatre Production
Created by Karen Loftus
5 lessons
stagecraft
Students will explore the question of “what is theatre production?” They’ll be able to identify and describe each of the crafts of technical theatre as well as who does what in theatre production.
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The overview lays out the objective of the unit, the timeline and list of lessons, and assessment plan.
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1Lesson 1Crafts of Technical TheatreStudents will identify areas of technical theatre known as “crafts” and explore how the use of these crafts affects storytelling.
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2Lesson 2Who's Who in a Theatre CompanyStudents will identify and understand the roles and responsibilities in a theatre company: artistic, production, and business.
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3Lesson 3Areas and Elements of the StageStudents will identify and apply their knowledge of the areas and elements of the stage.
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4Lesson 4Types of Theatre SpacesStudents will identify and apply knowledge of different types of theatre spaces.
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5Lesson 5Research Project: What is Theatre Production?Students will research a tech theatre organization and apply their knowledge by creating a marketing brochure.
Standards Addressed
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 6
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 7
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 8
Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 7
Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 8
Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Proficient
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