Historical evolution of performance, technical stagecraft, and core acting techniques. Develops playwriting skills and fosters imaginative expression through script development and production management.
This sequence guides 4th-grade students through the visual and psychological aspects of vocal performance. Students will master stage presence, manage performance anxiety, and learn to connect with their audience through non-verbal communication and professional etiquette.
This 4th-grade sequence focuses on the physical and vocal instruments of public speaking. Students master volume, pace, tone, stance, gestures, and eye contact through interactive games and workshops, culminating in a one-minute expert presentation.
A 5-lesson unit for 4th-grade theater students focusing on the core principles of improvisation: agreement, active listening, environment building, character relationships, and narrative structure. Students develop spontaneity and teamwork through game-based learning.
A comprehensive sequence for 4th-grade students focusing on physical expression, movement, and nonverbal communication in theater. Students will master the 'neutral body', explore character movement through leading centers, practice the precision of pantomime, and create expressive tableaux to tell stories without words.
This sequence develops improvisation skills and ensemble collaboration, teaching students to react authentically in the moment. Students build trust and creative confidence by practicing 'Yes, And,' establishing environments, and solving narrative problems as a team.
A five-lesson sequence for 4th Grade students that uses theater techniques to build ensemble skills, trust, and creative collaboration. Students explore improvisation through 'Yes, And' exercises, non-verbal communication, and collective storytelling.
Students analyze how narrators use distinct voices to differentiate characters, map character traits to vocal qualities, and practice performing dialogue for a final Reader's Theater performance.
A 5-lesson unit for 4th grade students focused on vocal expression, lyric analysis, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo. Students learn to move beyond mechanical singing to become intentional storytellers through their voice.
An 8-session sports broadcasting course for grades 4–12, covering play-by-play, color commentary, interviewing, camera work, audio mixing, and live production directing. Students progress from foundational vocal skills to a complete capstone broadcast project.
This sequence moves students into the analytical side of acting, teaching them how to interpret a script to build a believable character. Students learn to be 'text detectives,' identifying given circumstances and objectives within a scene to bring a script to life.
A comprehensive theater sequence for 4th graders focusing on the mechanics of the voice. Students progress from breath control and articulation to projection and vocal expression, concluding with a radio drama performance.
A 5-lesson unit for 4th graders exploring the cultural origins and evolution of American Jazz and Tap dance, from African and European roots to the Harlem Renaissance and Broadway.
Students step into the role of the technical crew, learning stage management, costume organization, and backstage safety. This sequence culminates in students mastering the organizational and communication skills required to run a professional theater production.
This sequence introduces 4th-grade students to the technical side of theater, focusing on lighting and sound. Students learn how lighting angles and colors create mood, and how sound effects and soundscapes build immersive worlds.
This hands-on sequence introduces 4th graders to the visual and engineering side of theater. Students analyze scripts to design environments, draft scale floor plans, build 3D scenic models, and fabricate props, emphasizing spatial reasoning and storytelling through physical space.
Students explore the basics of stage lighting, including direction, shadow, and color, to understand how lighting design creates mood and tells stories in theater.
A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 4th graders on theater production, focusing on stage management, technical cues, communication protocols, and the logistics of running a live show. Students transition from safety inspectors to stage managers in a culminating technical rehearsal simulation.
A project-based sequence for 4th graders exploring the technical world of theater production. Students learn to manipulate space, materials, sound, and light to tell compelling stories, culminating in a design showcase.
An 8-session sports broadcasting course for grades 4–12, covering play-by-play, color analysis, interviewing, and technical production. Students move from foundational commentary to producing a full capstone broadcast segment.
