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Three Philosophers Walk Into a Classroom

by Lea Marshall

To introduce students to Aristotle and his connection to theatre.

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It's Element(ary), My Dear

by Lea Marshall

To introduce students to Aristotle’s six elements.

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The Plot's the Thing

by Lea Marshall

To introduce the Aristotelian element of plot.

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Plotting Along

by Lea Marshall

To continue applying the Aristotelian element of plot.

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Thinking About Thoughts

by Lea Marshall

To introduce the Aristotelian element of Thought.

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Got Thoughts?

by Lea Marshall

To continue applying the Aristotelian element of Thought.

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Character Matters

by Lea Marshall

To introduce the Aristotelian element of Character.

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Speak the Speech

by Lea Marshall

To introduce the Aristotelian element of Diction.

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I Got the Music

by Lea Marshall

To introduce the Aristotelian element of Music.

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Spectacular, Spectacular

by Lea Marshall

To introduce the Aristotelian element of Spectacle.

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Final Project

by Lea Marshall

To have students apply what they have learned.

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Bonus Lesson: The Three Vs of Storytelling

by Lea Marshall

This can be a standalone lesson, or an add-on to the unit. It introduces the concept of the 3 V's: VIEWERS are looking for a VICARIOUS, VULNERABLE, and/or VISCERAL experience.

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The Body is Your Instrument

by Annie Dragoo

Students will demonstrate their understanding of the body’s importance to an actor.

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Movement and Action Verbs

by Annie Dragoo

Students will demonstrate their understanding of actable verbs by using them in a scene. They will be introduced to the concepts of motivation, objective, and tactics.

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Physicalizing an Objective

by Annie Dragoo

Students will demonstrate their ability to physically achieve an objective by using their bodies in a musical scene.

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Movement for Inanimate/Animal Character

by Annie Dragoo

Students will demonstrate their ability to move like an inanimate object by performing a scene.

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Nonverbal Communication

by Annie Dragoo

Students will demonstrate their ability to use physical variety by utilizing three levels of physicalizing emotions to music.

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Simple Actions

by Annie Dragoo

Students will demonstrate their understanding of simple action by performing or coaching the performer to deliver a love poem while using three simple actions.

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