Ferrell Studios

A lesson plan for middle school students in the role of the director in storytelling in cinematography tv/film. The lesson plan is flexible for both in-person and remote instruction and links all needed resources.

This project asks students to create a comprehensive theatrical production proposal for a play of their choosing. They will be asked to research the different roles and responsibilities and jobs needed for their production, make design choices, create a production timeline, and present a visual presentation of their proposal. Objective: Demonstrate your understanding of the roles and responsibilities performed by individuals involved in the theater industry by creating a comprehensive proposal f

A handout outlining the descriptions of the different jobs on a film set: ProducerDirectorScreenwriterProduction DesignerHair and Makeup DesignerCostume DesignerSpecial Effects DesignerLocations ManagerGafferSound MixerEditor

To learn more about the different career and job opportunities in theater, have your theater or drama students complete this graphic organizer while researching these positions

A handout outlining the basics of writing a script for TV/Film, including The StoryThe FormatThe VisualsThe Editing

Three simple monologues for beginners engaging in monologue acting work: Monologue #1: Sketching ImaginationMonologue #2: Astronaut AnticsMonologue #3: The Storybook Portal

Have your theater or drama students complete this graphic organizer while researching historical styles and eras of theater

After viewing a live performance, have your theater or drama students complete this worksheet to reflect on the performance and apply what they saw to concepts taught in class.

This handout explores important tips and tricks for giving and receiving constructive feedback after a performance, reading of an original dramatic piece, or viewing of a student's film project

A short 1-2 minute Reader's Theater adaptation script of "The Giving Tree" to introduce students to the concept of reader's theater using a children's book