Curriculum Topics


Intro to Drama
Basic theatre vocabulary, different theatre jobs, parts of the stage, theatre etiquette, and actor's body clock

Acting
Improv, given circumstances, tactics, objectives, Stanislavsky, characters, scenes, monologues, tableaux work

Physical Work
Pantomime, physicality, viewpoints, facial expressions, body language, tableaux work

Character Work
Character creation, character analysis, characterization, and scene work and monologue work

Social Emotional Learning
Mindfulness, meditation, breath work, happiness tracking, reflections, journaling, Augusto Boal Theatre for Social Change

Vocal Work
Projection, breath work, Linklater Vocal Technique, parts of the voice

Directing
Concept work, how to read a script, stage directions, script analysis, collaboration and team work.

Playwriting
Story structure, storytelling devices, characterization, literacy, playwriting format

Tech and Design
Mood, costume design, set design, lighting design, sound design, stage management, jobs in theatre, script analysis
Secondary Unit and Lesson Plans
High School




Song as a Monologue
Grade 8




Playwriting & Acting Technique
Grade 6




Murder Mystery Character Analysis Final (SS/English Integration)
(Virtual)
Grade 6




Intro to Vocal Variety (Virtual)
Grade 6




SEL Tableaux
Grade 6



Actor's Body Clock
Secondary Lesson Slides Examples
Grade 8




Lighting Design
Grade 7




Character Round Robin
Grade 6



