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This comprehensive theatre curriculum is designed to build student skills step-by-step through five engaging and structured units. Each unit focuses on a key area of theatre while reinforcing collaboration, creativity, and performance skills. Unit 1: Theatre Foundations & Classroom Culture Students are introduced to basic theatre concepts while establishing expectations, ensemble building, and a positive, collaborative classroom environment. Unit 2: Introduction to the Stage & Theatre Vocabu

✨ Making a Gobo – Theatre Lighting Design Lesson ✨ Bring the magic of stage lighting into your classroom with this hands-on, engaging lesson all about gobos—the stencils or templates used in stage lights to project shapes, patterns, and textures! Perfect for middle school or high school Theatre and Technical Theatre classes, this activity introduces students to the purpose and design of gobos while allowing them to create their own unique version. Students will: Learn what a gobo is and how

Make theatre vocabulary fun & stress-free! This master pack includes 84 scaffolded theatre terms with clear, student-friendly definitions—organized into 4 units (one for each 9 weeks). Start with acting & stage basics, move into genres & styles, and finish with advanced design and production terms. Perfect for daily warm-ups, word walls, quizzes, and exit tickets. Save planning time while building a strong foundation of theatre literacy for your students!

Middle School Theatre | Beginning of Year UnitThis unit is designed to introduce students to the basics of theatre, establish strong classroom routines, and build a foundation for confident, respectful performers. Through interactive activities, discussions, and performance-based learning, students explore what it means to work collaboratively in a theatre space while learning essential theatre vocabulary and etiquette. Unit 1 focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment where students lea

Mini Stained Glass Window Project Students will design and create a mini stained glass–inspired artwork using simple geometric shapes and bold colors. Instead of glass, we will use lighting gel (or other transparent materials) to mimic the look of stained glass. Each student will select a template, carefully cut and arrange their shapes, and mount them on black paper to create contrast. The final product will be a small, vibrant “window” that captures light beautifully. This project introduces s