Theatre and Acting G3-4

Course Summary:

This course is based on the sample curriculum maps of the NYCDOE (New York City Department of Education) world-class theatre program as well as the Los Angeles Arts Education Curriculum, aligned with US Common Core standards for Drama/Theatre Arts. In this 25-week course, students will broaden their experience and knowledge in acting while learning the ins and outs of theatre and an introduction to the history/origins of world theatre. Students will explore the physical, vocal, characterization and staging components of acting in fun, practice-based group and solo activities.

Format

Course will emphasize experiential learning and real world virtual acting practice with regular independent and group rehearsals over Zoom. Students will have the opportunity to practice monologues, group skits, improv, pantomime, tableau as well as learn about theatre staging, make-up, costumes, etc. Case studies and exposure to classical and modern theatre and the history of the theatre arts will also be featured.

Some areas of focus for this level will include:

• Resolving conflict through improvisation

• Showing cause and effect through improvisation

• Identifying universal characters and themes in stories

• Portraying a variety of characters

• Critiquing one's own work as well as that of others

• Expressing a variety of emotions

• Demonstrating ability to project voice

• Developing the ability to work independently in cooperative groups

Assignments

Students will have weekly assignments and practice pieces including monologues, character parts, and other fun and educational theatre-related activities.

Materials

Students will require a notebook and access to a computer/printer/tablet.

• Sample Performance Task  G3

• Sample Performance Task  G3

• Sample Performance Task  G4

• Sample Script