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This practice is intended to be done outdoors, but could easily be modified for inside use using index cards. After learning about the stage areas and different body positions, students will practicing navigating their way through a series of directions. Each student will have the chance to be the director, performer, and side coach. Laminate or put this page in a sheet protector. Using dry erase marker, students can mark off as they go down and can write their own.

This bundle is the complete Shakespeare Unit! Includes; Shakespeare Powerpoint and note page, Shakespeare Video Questions, Shakespeare Sonnet Mini Performance, Shakespeare Insults (powerpoint + activity), and the Shakespeare Insult Skit Contest! Don't miss out on this great offer!!!

This fun activity will get your students creative juices flowing as they will create an original summer vacation destination commercial. Students will create an original script, props/scenery, and costumer design to accompany their final performance. I made this assignment editable as it could be modified to fit all age levels of theatre students. Would be a great project for a theatre summer camp! Rubric has been included and is also editable to be able to fit your needs! Enjoy!

This Pantomime Package includes; a powerpoint, student note page, and a bonus activity. Throughout this powerpoint, students will learn; the definition of pantomime, a glimpse of pantomime history, and how to effectively perform a pantomime. A fill in the blank note page has been created to accompany this powerpoint. Use this as a starting point for you Pantomime Unit.

This bundle includes all of the pantomime lessons and activities in the shop! All files are available with one click of the mouse. (see individual files for previews)

Imagination, Concentration, and Observation are the three fundamentals to becoming a performer on the stage. Through these lessons, students will learn how these three terms are crucial to becoming a successful performer. Throughout the lesson each term was it's own mini-lesson and activity to accompany it. Students really love being able to test their observation skills and using their imagination. Check for the Obeservation Scavenger Hunt Worksheet to accompany these lessons.

This powerpoint introduces students to the world of being a director. These five steps will give students the tools to be a successful director and be able to direct their own monologues and short scenes. Throughout this presentation, use your experiences as a director to give real life examples to students. Keep a rehearsal calendar/promptbook to share with students.

This powerpoint and note page are a great introduction to the world of improvisation! Through this presentation, students will learn the basic fundamentals of being a good improv actor. From creating content to keeping the dialogue going. At the end of this presentation students will have the tools to perform their own improv!

This Pantomime Final Performance will have students demonstrating everything they have learned throughout the Pantomime unit and give students the opportunity to use technology in the classroom. Students will work in groups for this project. Supplies teacher will need to provide include; iPad, poems (Shel Silverstein works great for this performance) Students will use Garageband on an iPad to record themselves reading the poem, instructions on how to do this have been included. Then they will b

This powerpoint and activities page will introduce students to the Shakespearean language and the brilliance of his insults! Activities include; a scavenger hunt, video discussion, and creating your own insults Supplies needed; scavenger hunt cards (included), construction paper/blank paper, coloring supplies (markers, crayons, colored pencils) Students will enjoy this immersive activity and learning the Shakespearean language!

This fun performance project will really get your students' creative juices flowing. Students will create an original product to "sell" to their classmates. Playwriting, props design, and performing are just a few of the concepts your students will show during this project. Are you a theatre teacher who has hoards of recycled materials, this is the perfect way to get students to use up what you have in building their product. Students will also have the opportunity to bring in their own material

Need a seated assignment and filler for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, then this activity is perfect for you. After reading the story or play of, A Christmas Carol, students can complete this activity page. Students will choose two of the following items on the page to complete. Supplies you will need include; graph paper, marker, crayons, colored pencils, construction paper. Students will love creating their own poster or puzzle page!

This is to be used with the Imagination, Concentration, Observation powerpoint. This is a word document and the "items" column can be edited to fit your needs.