Historical evolution of performance, technical stagecraft, and core acting techniques. Develops playwriting skills and fosters imaginative expression through script development and production management.
A lesson focused on using the dramatic technique of tableau to explore pivotal moments and emotional themes in Alan Gratz's 'Refugee'. Students will learn the five elements of tableau and work in groups to create living pictures of the three main characters' journeys.
A deep dive into the 1963 film Charade, exploring its unique blend of romantic comedy and suspense, the fluidity of identity, and the use of visual metaphors. Students analyze genre conventions, irony, and symbolism through a cinematic lens.
An exploration of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, covering its historical roots in Brazil, key techniques like Forum and Image Theatre, and its ongoing role in global social justice movements.
Mastering Forum Theatre, the role of the Joker, and applying these techniques to solve real-world social problems.
Deep dive into Image Theatre techniques, using the body as a language to explore internal and external oppressions.
An introduction to Augusto Boal, the origins of Theatre of the Oppressed, and the transformative concept of the 'spect-actor'.
Students will explore the five elements of plot specifically within the context of dramatic scripts, learning how playwrights build tension and resolve conflict on stage.
A 7-minute historical play and supporting materials that explore the origins of the Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, Philippines, focusing on themes of resilience and community spirit during the 1980s.
Students will explore the history of the MassKara Festival, understanding how the people of Bacolod chose to smile through tragedy and hardship. The lesson culminates in a short play performance and a creative mask-making activity.
An immersive workshop for upper elementary and middle school students to explore poetry through writing, performance, and visual arts, fostering creative self-expression.
A 60-minute exploration into the world of theatrical costume design, featuring a simplified history of stage attire, interactive character-building games, and a hands-on design workshop for young creators.
A comprehensive introduction to dramatic structure and scriptwriting, guiding students from the arc of a story to the technical layout of a stage play.
A fun, interactive lesson introducing students to Jamaican folklore through the story of Anansi the Spider and his famously thin waist. Students will learn about trickster tales, explore Jamaican cultural motifs, and perform a short play.
A dramatic adaptation of the classic Jamaican folktale 'Anansi and the Pot of Beans,' designed for 4th-grade performance with active audience participation and rhythmic responses.
A 4th-grade drama lesson centered on the Jamaican folktale 'Anansi and the Pot of Beans,' focusing on characterization, oral storytelling traditions, and stage presence.
Students explore the cultural significance of Hula in Hawaii, learning about its storytelling power through rhythm and movement, and analyzing its influence and representation in musical theatre productions.
A short, impactful drama lesson centered around a school assembly script about Ruby Bridges. Students explore themes of bravery and segregation through performance, visual storytelling, and personal reflection.
Students explore the historical significance and emotional weight of the Greensboro Sit-ins through drama-based activities and historical analysis, focusing on the theme of courage.
A lesson exploring the collaborative nature of digital media production, focusing on how different talents (writing, art, performance) combine to create complex projects like Crash Course. Students simulate a production line to experience how a script evolves through various creative lenses.
The culminating phase where students stage a scene and compile their final production portfolio.
Students transition from analysis to design, creating set blueprints and costume concepts.
Focuses on the playwright's context and the deeper thematic structures of the chosen contemporary drama.
Students select a contemporary play and begin their analytical journey through character and theme exploration.
Students explore the structural components of drama by mapping plot elements onto a diagram and analyzing how characters evolve through theatrical conflict.
This lesson introduces students to the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City, focusing on its origins as a festival of resilience and hope. Students will perform a 10-15 minute play that dramatizes the historical context and the 'City of Smiles' spirit.
A creative, structured guide for students to explore the intersection of graphic design and filmmaking, focusing on branding, character design, and visual storytelling.
Students explore the power of audio and visuals, culminating in the creation and assembly of their digital story.
Students learn the core principles of narrative structure and translate their ideas into visual storyboards.
A comprehensive lesson guiding students from the history and purpose of slam poetry through writing original verses to performing with impact and giving constructive peer feedback.
A high school Media Studies lesson exploring how cinema portrays mental illness, specifically dissociative disorders, and the real-world impact of these portrayals on social stigma. Students analyze horror tropes and rewrite scenes for clinical accuracy.
A comprehensive lesson on the art of storyboarding for short videos, teaching students how to translate their creative visions into structured visual plans. Students will learn the key elements of a storyboard and practice planning their own video production.
A lesson exploring the power of satire and political comedy through the lens of Ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, featuring modern connections and a creative script-writing activity.
Students become weather reporters in this ELA and Drama lesson, learning the scientific requirements of a blizzard and performing a 'Breaking News' broadcast using domain-specific vocabulary.
A comprehensive culminating research project where students explore a specific theatre style or 'ism'. Students produce a research-heavy Dramaturgy Portfolio, a Creative Design Pitch Deck, and a final Presentation with a visual aid.
A high school lesson focused on the art of stage direction, specifically teaching students how to develop a creative vision and effectively direct their peers in short scenes.
An introductory lesson on the art of mime, exploring its historical roots, cultural impact, and the foundational techniques of non-verbal storytelling.
A comprehensive set of technical drawing templates and reference guides for theatrical set design. This lesson focuses on the proscenium stage and fly system, providing students with the professional tools needed to create ground plans and elevations.
A comprehensive introduction to film analysis, covering cinematic techniques, genre studies, and historical evolution to help students decode the language of cinema.
This lesson shifts focus to the collective representation of apes as they form a community in the sanctuary and eventually rebel. Students analyze the portrayal of ape communication, social hierarchy, and the final shift toward agency.
Students explore Caesar's origin story, analyzing how the film represents growing ape intelligence and emotional complexity within a laboratory setting. The lesson focuses on the intersection of science and ethics through the lens of primate representation.
A step-by-step guide for high school ESL students to record an animated Valentine's greeting using Adobe Character Animator. The lesson focuses on technical proficiency and creative expression through digital storytelling.
Students evaluate how Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) shifted film from practical constraints to limitless storytelling, culminating in a storyboard project for a scene that defies physics or scale.
A high-school media literacy and drama lesson where students explore how sets, costumes, and lighting transform a written script into a visual medium. Students will analyze a Khan Academy video and then design a 'remixed' vision for a classic fairy tale.
A high-energy guessing game focused on iconic quotes from movies and television, designed to test pop culture knowledge and spark discussion.
A collection of specialized organization and planning resources designed for a band, choir, and theater teacher managing multiple ensembles and a high-volume performance schedule.
Students explore the art of sound design and Foley artistry, analyzing how sound effects (SFX) transform a script's narrative context and emotional tone. The lesson culminates in a hands-on recording activity where students use everyday objects to create a sonic setting for a dialogue-only script.
Students explore how sound effects and vocal performance transform written text. They will analyze a Khan Academy video and then work in groups to act as 'Soundscape Directors,' annotating and recording a literary excerpt with their own audio design.
A lesson where 7th-grade students visualize and draw a theatrical set based on stage directions from a play script. Students will learn the difference between set pieces and props while practicing text-evidence visualization.
A lesson designed for small group instruction focused on helping students visualize stage directions to build a 'mental movie' of the setting and action. Includes a video-based hook and a hands-on set design activity.
Students will learn how cinematography choices like lighting, framing, and angles influence mood and characterization. They will apply these terms to analyze a film clip in comparison to its written script.
