MS Theater Instructional Guide
Beginning & Introductory Theatre Courses at a Glance
Identifying and Utilizing
Character Analysis and Development
Acting Performance
Writing, Devising or Improvisation
Appreciating and Analyzing Theatre as an Artform
Collaboration, Professionalism, and Etiquette
Critique, Feedback, and Refection
Topic
Theatrical Elements
Create4&7 Perform2 Respond1 Create4&7 Perform2 Respond1
Theatre 7-8 Standards:
Create5&6 Perform1
Perform 3, 4, 5 6&9
Create2&8 Perform 7 & 8
Respond 3, 5, 6, & 7 Connect 1, 2, & 3
Create1&3
Respond 2 & 4
Theatre1 Standards:
Create5 Perform1
Perform 3, 4, 5 6&9
Create2&6 Perform 7 & 8
Respond 3, 5, 6, & 7 Connect 1, 2 & 3
Create1&3
Respond 2, 4, & 8
Perform as a productive and responsible individual
Act in a theatrical performance utilizing voice, movement, and imagination to communicate meaning. Observe, listen to, and respond to other actors throughout a scripted or improvised acting performance.
Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a work of theatre. Receive and act upon coaching, feedback, and constructive criticism. Describe and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of one’s own or group work.
Read, view, and analyze scripts for performance, staging, or technical requirements. Identify and utilize: appropriate stage spaces, stage directions, areas of a stage, blocking techniques, and staging solutions.
Read, view, research and discuss works of theatre that speak to or address social, community, or global issues. Explore and consider: cultural context, historical context, artist’s process, artist’s purpose, and intended audience.
Implement imagination and
and ensemble member in the processes of: collaboration,
Analyze a script and develop a character physically, vocally and emotionally. Sustain a believable, authentic, and relevant character in performance.
structure to create a written or improvised script which includes character development, believable dialogue, and plot progression.
Student Expectations
rehearsal, revision, and performance. Demonstrate audience skills of
observing & responding
appropriately to live theatre performances.
Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Viewing
Writing, Inquiry, Reading, Viewing, Speaking, Listening
WISR Connections
Inquiry, Speaking, Listening
Writing, Inquiry Speaking, Listening
Viewing, Speaking, Listening
Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening
Reading, Viewing
Character Development
Theatrical Blocking
Play script
Technical Requirements
Acting Goals, Obstacles, and Tactics Observing, Listening, and Reacting Communicating meaning through body, voice, and imagination
Collaboration
Personal Experience
Theatre as an Artform
Given Circumstances
Improvisation
Stage Spaces
Rehearsal Expectations
Critique
Prioritized Vocabulary and Concepts
Character, Setting, Essential Events
Devising
Cultural and Historical Context
Stage Directions
Feedback
Plot structure
Revision
Physical, Vocal, & Emotional Character Choices
Stage Areas
Coaching
Artist’s Process and Purpose
Character Development in Writing
Performance Expectations
Blocking Techniques
Constructive Criticism
Intended Audience
Believability, Authenticity, & Relevance
Staging Solutions
Audience Etiquette
Refection
Believable dialogue
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