BHS Theater Resource Guide

Topic: Character Analysis and Development Beginning/Introductory Theatre Course

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

Analyze a script and develop a character physically, vocally and emotionally in order to sustain a believable, authentic, and relevant character in performance.

Example of Learning Intention and Success Criteria ​ Learning Intention:

●​ I am learning the important components of a theatrical character. ●​ I am learning to analyze a script for physical, vocal, and emotional character traits so I can develop and perform a character. ●​ I am learning how conflict, structure and dialogue help reveal character traits and motivation. ●​ I am learning how to develop a character through experimentation, discovery, and refinement in a rehearsal process.

Success Criteria : I will know I have learned it when:

●​ I can read and analyze a script for character physicality traits. ●​ I can read and analyze a script for character emotional states. ●​ I can explain a character’s traits and motivation. ●​ I can identify key events and actions that impact character choices as an actor. ●​ I can develop and execute performance choices that communicate character to an audience.

Example of Learning Progression

1. ​ Read a script intended for theatrical performance. 2. ​ Analyze the script to identify vocal, physical, and emotional character traits in the text. 3. ​ Participate in exercises to explore how to communicate vocal, physical, and emotional traits. 4. ​ Develop a character based on your analysis of the text. 5. ​ Rehearse physical, vocal, and emotional choices for a character based on your character analysis. 6. ​ Perform your character in a performance of the script.

CONCEPTS:

PRIORITY VOCABULARY:

SKILLS:

●​ Character Development ●​ Character, Setting, and Essential Events ●​ Physical, Vocal, and Emotional Character Choices ●​ Believability, Authenticity, and Relevance ●​ Given Circumstances

●​ Character Development ●​ Given Circumstances ●​ Character ●​ Setting ●​ Essential Events

●​ Create and sustain physical, vocal, and emotional choices for a character in performance ●​ Create and perform a believable, authentic, and relevant character