Dramatic Hot Mess

On the following pages you will find various Mini Lessons on Tableaus and how to use them to create FULL BODY CHARACTERIZATIONS.  Included are the definitions I use with my students, borrowed and shaped by others throughout the years. I am currently using this unit while teaching Remotely to both In-Person and Remote Learners. I use ZOOM to gather all learners together at the beginning of class, then separate into Breakout Rooms to share google forms/documents/slides to prepare their scenes. Som

I must admit that through the years I have found it difficult to not only teach Objectives/Action Verbs and Script Analysis, but I as an actor and performer I have found it difficult to wrap my head around how to apply what I could create on paper and translate it onto the stage. I teach this unit differently, with some adjustments to vocabulary to fit the VISUAL representation of the terms and how they apply to the growth and goals of each character. Feel free to change terminology to fit your

Use this Planning Sheet and Rubric (along with the editable instructions) to coincide with any Tableau project you create for your theatre students! See the "Printable Tableau Planning Sheet and Rubric" for a non fill-in-the-blank option, or buy them both and bundle and save!

Your one stop resource for PLOT/STORY/CHARACTER vocabulary words, quiz and a Movie Bingo card for your students to test the application of the terms while watching a movie of your choice. Items included: MOVIE BINGO CARD BLANK CARD VOCABULARY TERMS & DEFINITIONS VOCABULARY QUIZ

The year of 2020 has been one of flexibility. While trying to find a way to prolong the pre-show process of developing and exploring character, along with finding ways to encourage a online media presence, this unit was formed. Included is a guide and worksheets for a Pre/Se Quel project for a script of your choosing along with an assignment to create a social media presence for the characters in the script. For more info: dramatichotmess@gmail.com

An extensive editable list to get your stage management team started with creating a kit for productions and travel.

Need an activity for your students to work on while viewing a movie/musical? Have you reviewed common vocabulary on PLOT/CHARACTER/OBJECTIVES/TACTICS and need a fun activity to leave your sub? This is for you!

Plot/Character Terms & Definitions. Part of the MOVIE BINGO Bundle. Terms defining different character types, elements of plot, and objectives/tactics. Good for the first few weeks of school as an introductory to Theatre/English terminology.

A blank bingo card to edit and design for your needs! Part of the MOVIE BINGO Bundle.

Vocabulary Quiz for PLOT/CHARACTER Terms and Definitions. Answer key included. Part of the MOVIE BINGO Bundle.

The few minutes you have to wow the casting directors will fly by and you will go unnoticed if you do not use this time to highlight the best things about you and your talent. Below are some techniques I find to be most important when auditioning. While this is not the ONLY way to audition, learning more ways than one, will only increase your knowledge on how to succeed in an audition setting.