In this lesson, students explore and then compare and contrast the Beijing …
In this lesson, students explore and then compare and contrast the Beijing Opera (China) and Kabuki (Japan). They will then create their own performance pieces based on these forms.
This article gives teachers ideas to use with students to emphasize the …
This article gives teachers ideas to use with students to emphasize the importance of vocal varience, pitch, and intonation. The works of Dr. Suess are suggested as examples to show the use of "voice" to show feelings in a variety of ways.
In this lesson, students will demonstrate their ability to understand tone of …
In this lesson, students will demonstrate their ability to understand tone of voice by participating in the activities, choosing a poem, and beginning to work on it. The lesson includes a warm up game and class discussion on the aspects of voice.
This article is about The Lost Colony, one of the last remaining …
This article is about The Lost Colony, one of the last remaining New Deal Federal Theatre Projects. The article discusses the show's history and significant people involved in its successful run.
In this lesson, young students use their entire body to narrate a …
In this lesson, young students use their entire body to narrate a story told by the teacher. The lesson includes the apple tree story to be read outloud, and discussion questions for students after the activity.
In this activity, the director helps the students create frozen images ("tableaux") …
In this activity, the director helps the students create frozen images ("tableaux") inspired by a fairy tale. Once all of the students know the tableaux, the director then controls how the scene of frozen images plays out by calling out buttons that can be found on a remote control such as "reverse" and "fast forward." The students then act accordingly.
In this activity, the actor chooses a character to play. As another …
In this activity, the actor chooses a character to play. As another student narrates actions and events that could take place in a person's life, the actor follows the instructions given and reacts to each situation in character.
Directions for how to participate in a fundamental exercise teaching users (improvisers) …
Directions for how to participate in a fundamental exercise teaching users (improvisers) how to properly accept offers and contribute to the scene. "You can't be wrong..." (Provocation Arc) This game can also be played in a circle or in small groups.
Short instructional video with definitions, terms and examples that explains some of …
Short instructional video with definitions, terms and examples that explains some of the archaic uses of language in Shakespeare's work, (such as "thee" and "thou") and how that impacts the poetry in his writing.
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