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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
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