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Introduction to Tableau

by Lindsay Price

Use this lesson plan to introduce to students the act of making a tableau and apply tableau work in groups. Students will start by examining the story of a photo and discussing how they could make that photo three dimensional. They are taught the three elements that make an effective tableau, the different spaces and shapes to use in a tableau picture, and how a group must work together. After exploring tableau through exercises, groups are given a tableau assignment to apply what they have learned.
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Rejection through Movement and Character

by Lindsay Price

Learning to deal with rejection and turn rejection into a positive motivator is a lifelong skill. In this multi-class lesson, students will reflect on and discuss their views on rejection, theatricalize that view through movement, research someone who has found success only after rejection and failure, and theatricalize that information.
# Character Development # Movement # Reflection # movement # reflection # character development
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Commedia II: Style

by Todd Espeland

Commedia dell’arte is a 16th Century masked acting form. It’s the basis of all comedy and it’s a form that many teachers want to include in their curriculum. Instructor Todd Espeland has designed two courses that work hand-in-hand with teaching this fantastic physical form. In Commedia II: Style - Todd moves on to the specific style of Commedia dell’arte. This includes a history of commedia, the stock characters and how to physicalize them, sample lazzi and a capstone assignment. The course includes video demonstrations so you can see the exercises and activities in action.
# commedia # acting
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Building Stage Flats

by Karen Loftus

Lumber is expensive, so just letting the students have a go at building a stage flat could get pricey. Why not let them “try it out” by constructing the cheapest flat they’ll ever make. This lesson plan guides students through the identification and construction of the various elements of a stage flat (both Hollywood and Broadway) using paper, drinking straws, and glue.
# Stage Management & Technical Theatre # technical theatre
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Using Statistics as Scene Starters

by Kerry Hishon

This lesson provides two different exercises for students to try: Silly Statistics (Improv Game) and Serious Statistics (Theatre Exploration Project). The objective of this lesson is to give students the chance to think differently about how scenes can be developed and to show that ideas can come from just about anywhere—even supposedly “non-theatre-related” classes and topics.
# Character Development # scene work
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Musicals

Hosted by Matt Webster, Roxane Caravan, Tricia Oliver

Our host and panel discuss budgets, production options, student/parent contracts, and the tips that make staging a musical worthwhile. Hosted by Matt Webster, joined by Tricia Oliver, Roxane Caravan, and Lindsay Price. Recorded on January 12, 2016 at 8pm
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# musical theatre # live PLC
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Part of Impowerment Improv Unit

Confidence

by Jennine Profeta

This lesson allows students to practice and apply attributes of confidence.
# Improvisation # improv
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Part of Unit 2: Greek & Roman Origins Unit

Theatre Conventions

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the conventions of Ancient Greek theatre and then complete a compare and contrast activity.
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# Theatre History # theatre history
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Patching and Cueing On A Computerized Controller

Practical Technical Theatre

LIGHTING DESIGN LESSON 6, VIDEO 2 We just looked at the hanging plot for a larger show that used 90 instruments and that had 106 lighting cues. Having a computerized control system helped immensely cueing this show. There are many companies making controllers and dimmers, and as older lighting systems...
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The History of Blackface in Theatre

by Quincy Young

Students will read an article about the history of blackface in American Theatre and use critical thinking skills to annotate the article. Students will then produce a written reflection on why the use of blackface was and continues to be a problematic issue in American Theatre.
# Analysis # bipoc # analysis # reflection
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Extended Run

Practical Technical Theatre

STAGE MANAGEMENT LESSON 7, VIDEO 2 Les Mis, Phantom, Chicago, Lion King, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, and Wicked are just a few of the shows in musical theatre history that have become long-run shows, meaning they have run for more than five years. In the case of Phantom, it has...
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Assessment in the Drama Classroom

Hosted by Matt Webster, Claire Broome, Matt Banaszynski, Lea Marshall

The latest tools for assessment in the drama classroom.
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# assessment # live PLC
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Fundraising

Hosted by Matt Webster, Lindsay Price, Lea Marshall, Jessica Fagerstrom

There's no getting around it: Running a Drama program costs money! Besides a never-ending need for props, costumes and scenery, we also spend money on scripts, rights and travel to contests and festivals. It's enough to break the bank! As much as we may hate the thought of fundraising, sometimes it's the only way to keep a programs afloat. That's why this PLC is dedicated to the art, craft and strategy of raising funds. So break out your receipt book and join the conversation!
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Social Media

Hosted by Matt Webster, Lindsay Price, Stephanie Anderson, Lea Marshall

The days of putting up a poster in the hallway and expecting people to see it are long gone. People aren't looking at posters, they are looking at social media! Students are looking at their phones, parents are checking the theatre program Facebook page, and the public is looking for show information on the school website. No doubt about it: If you are going to reach people in the 21st century, you are going to have to do it electronically! So join us as we put together a panel of social media savvy theatre types and discuss Social Media as the number one communication tool.
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Flocking/Group Movement

by Karen Loftus

Birds flying in the sky appear as if they’re in perfect formation and synchronization. They’re aware of each other and the space around them at all times. Through this exercise, students will explore different types of movement and how it can express certain feelings and concepts. They’ll also build trust and ensemble by working together to create choral movement connected to vocal pieces.
# Movement # movement # reflection # ensemble
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Part of Unit 2: Greek & Roman Origins Unit

Set the Stage for Greek Theatre Origins

by Drama Teacher Academy

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Ancient Greek era. They will demonstrate their mythical knowledge through a mythology-specific game of Jeopardy! Finally, students will complete a research project on the sociopolitical and cultural background of the era.
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# Theatre History # theatre history
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Programs

Practical Technical Theatre

BUSINESS & HOUSE MANAGEMENT LESSON 4, VIDEO 1 Tickets are not the only important print publication for your productionthe program has long been used to inform the patrons about the show they are seeing, and it can be used to educate your audience as well. These publications should represent your...
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19th Century Actors on Acting: Cushman, Booth, Jefferson

by Lindsay Price

This lesson plan looks at three 19th century actors: Charlotte Cushman, Edwin Booth, and Joseph Jefferson. All three were heralded as “stars” and were well known in their time. Students will learn some information about each, read letters in which they talk about acting, and reflect on what they’ve learned.
# Theatre History # theatre history
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The Musical Theatre Audition Portfolio Project

by Annie Dragoo

Part of the audition process is preparation. And that is not just memorizing a single monologue or one song. It’s preparing a wide variety of material for a variety of situations. By preparing an audition portfolio, students will be ready for any type of audition that may arise. The portfolio will also help students explore different genres of musical theatre.
# Musical Theatre # musical theatre # acting # audition
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Part of Playwriting Kickstart: Multi platform Unit

What is an Idea? Where do I Look?

by Lindsay Price

Lesson 1 introduces the unit and the importance of warm-up exercises. Students will learn a new definition for what an idea is and apply that definition to the first topic area.
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# Playwriting # playwriting
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