MS Theater Instructional Guide

Acting Performance Beginning/Introductory Theatre Course

THEATRE 7/8 STANDARDS: ● 7–8.T.P.3: Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors throughout a scripted or improvised scene. ● 7–8.T.P.4: Communicate meaning using the body through space, shape, energy, and gesture. ● 7–8.T.P.5: Communicate meaning using the voice through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity. ● 7–8.T.P.6: Use imagination to inform artistic choices. ● 7–8.T.P.9: Perform a variety of dramatic works for peers or invited audiences. THEATRE 1 STANDARDS: ● L1.T.P.3: Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors throughout a scripted or improvised scene. ● L1.T.P.4: Use body to communicate meaning through space, shape, energy, and gesture. ● L1.T.P.5: Use voice to communicate meaning through volume, pitch, tone, rate of speed, and vocal clarity. ● L1.T.P.6: Use imagination to inform artistic choices. ● L1.T.P.9: Present a drama/theatre work using creative processes that shape the production for a specifc audience.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

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 performance.

Example Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Learning Intention: I am learning to use my voice so I can communicate meaning in an acting performance. Success Criteria : I will know I have learned it when: ● I can use the volume, pitch, tone, rate of speed, and clarity of my voice effectively in a theatrical acting performance.

Example Learning Progression

1. Learn skills, tools, and techniques for communicating meaning through voice when acting. 2. Practice vocal skills, tools and techniques. 3. Implement the vocal communication skills in an acting performance.