Introduction

1. About the program

2. Program Objectives

K-6
Basic elements of performance, drama, and production will be stressed in this 40 minute session.  Mr. Cherry demonstrates how, by integrating these elements, a familiar story can be transformed into a dramatic vehicle. At the end of the performance, a verbal review of content done.

 7-12
To build upon the elements of performance, drama, and production of program I and to broaden students’ capacity to compare and contrast dramatic genres and traditions. 

3. About theatre

4. Biography

Program Outlines

Elementary/Middle School:

• Introduction to the elements of performance – storytelling, character, acting, listening
• Introduction to the elements of drama – beginning, middle, and end, rising and falling action, climax
• Introduction to the elements of production – scenery, props, costumes, make-up, roles
• Integration of the elements of performance, drama, and production 
• Performance of a play

High School:

• Same as above, with more advanced focus of elements
• Careers in the theater

Pre and Post Program Activities

1. Background information for teachers

2. Elementary: writing prompts to drama they’ve seen, using appropriate theater terminology

2. Middle School/High School: influence of drama and other art forms, theater and culture

Theater Glossary

Bibliography/Web Bibliography