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1 2 weeks at end of period. identify the parts of the stage develop the basic acting skills of interpretation, voice, movement, and timing through improvisation create freshness and the "illusion of the first time" in acting situations through practice with the unpredictability inherent in improvisation function successfully as part of an acting team , , , Explore proper stage movements , , , , , , , State the definition of improvisation Employ understanding of improvisation through Improvisation games: the mirror, the prop, the machine, etc. characterization improvisation skit Text book characterization improvisation skit Improvisation quiz develop a number of successful techniques for establishing character such as visualizing, working out stage setting in performance Illustrate the importance of improvisation by applying it to the development of characterization

2 2 weeks at end of period. master the basic principles of pantomime and apply them to common stage actions recognize and practice conventional mime actions and exercises use facial expressions and gestures to enhance a characterization differentiate between mime and pantomime , , , , , , , Review and summarize the definitions of pantomime and mime Show an understanding of the differences between pantomime and mime Practice the use of pantomime and mime techniques stage movement falling on stage characterization through gestures objects with pantomime The Group Pantomime Becoming a Mime Instructional Video The the Powerpoint Presentation The Group Pantomime Becoming a Mime Pantomime and Mime Quiz

3 2 weeks at end of two weeks develop a more effective speaking voice through relaxation, proper breathing, and good posture learn habits of good diction in order to develop distinctive, effective voices use voice quality, pitch, volume, pause, and rate effectively in interpreting character, mood, and meaning , , , , , , , Discuss the importance of voice and diction as it pertains to theatre performance Evaluate the use of quality, rate, volume, articulation and pronunciation in students use of voice and diction (Peer and selfassessment) Voice relaxation and breath control exercises character interpretation with voice poem interpretation Handouts Informational videos character interpretation with voice poem interpretation voice and diction quiz

4 4 weeks at end of time period become familiar with the special terminology of acting in order to work comfortably and efficiently onstage create well researched, convincing characterizations by studying plays and learning to score roles, score scripts, and build character sketches develop a balanced approach to characterization using emotional or subjective acting, technical or objective acting, or a combination of these successfully combine the sixteen keys to characterization with common onstage gesture, positions, movements, and stage business to portray a character , , , Discover and experiment with different fields of movement Explore proper stage movements Develop and display flexible body movements through relaxation techniques and focus exercises Character development Script Scoring Stage Exercises Line Delivery Character Presentation Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde textbook Various play excerpts Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Script Scoring Character Presentation Acting Quiz Performance

5 7 weeks assessment at end of time period understand and identify the narrative essentials of drama: exposition, plot, characters, and theme recognize the classic elements of drama as described by Aristotle and to differentiate them from certain modern variations recognize the six basic parts of plot structure and to understand their functions in a play Identify and describe the form, function and structure of plot , Recognize the different parts of plot structure through the reading of a script , , Analyze through critique of narrative essentials, plot and structure of a script Compose and perform scripts utilizing essential elements of dramatic structure analysis Film analysis Skit development Skit presentation Presentation of The Christmas Carol Various plays The Christmas Carol playbook analysis Skit presentation Structure of Drama Quiz

6 3 weeks to come at end of time period identify the essential characteristics of tragedy and comedy distinguish among different types of comedy and identify the seven most common devices playwrights use to provoke laughter understand styles and trends in contemporary theater in order to better interpret dramatic works , , , , , , , , , , , , Describe the different integrated art forms associated with drama (music, film, television, dance, etc.) compare and contrast plays play analysis comedy skit Various s Instructional Videos Website play analysis comedy skit Varieties of Drama quiz

7 3 weeks to come at end of time period achieve an understanding of the evolution of the theater from its earliest days to the present recognize the interplay between theater history and world history identify great playwrights, their most influential works, and their contributions to the development of the theater Define and understand the terminology of drama and its origin , Demonstrate an understanding of how drama originated and evolved , Compare and contrast cultural differences using a time line of drama history Drama history timeline play analysis Various s Instructional Videos Website Drama history timeline play analysis History of Drama quiz

8 4 weeks will come at end of time period understand the business of producing a play, including the responsibilities of each staff member learn how to stage a play by dividing tasks into manageable parts, preparing a schedule, and delegating responsibilities understand auditions and casting from the perspectives of both performer and a director distinguish among the different types of rehearsals: blocking, working, polishing, technical, and dress , , Demonstrate an understanding of different roles on technical crews Understand and utilize production scheduling and organization Production: Alice in Wonderland and Stage Alice in Wonderland Script Production Production quiz

9 4 weeks special terminology of musical theater learn staffing needs, performance techniques, and staging requirements for musical theater understand the purpose and effect of scenery in a play identify types of sets and the basic principles of set design learn how to produce sturdy, attractive sets and to move them safely know the basic lighting equipment used in theatrical productions and to understand the capabilities each has for enhancing a performance understand the process that costumers follow and , , , , , , Production: Alice in Wonderland and Stage Alice in Wonderland Script Production Production quiz