Elementary Theatre

Theatre Skill: Design & Technical Theatre CSD K-5 Theatre CSD teachers must log in to Drama Works! and Drama Notebook to access those resources. Example Activities, Lessons, and Projects Resource Grades Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Drama Works: Director’s Chair

K-5th I am learning blocking directions and stage terms so I can use the areas of the stage appropriately. I’ll know I have it when I can move to different areas of the stage on command. I am learning about puppetry so I can create and perform with puppets. I’ll know I have it when I perform a puppet play with original puppets. I am learning how to make a puppet to show a character or concept theatrically. I’ll know I have it when I’ve designed and created an original puppet. I am learning how to make a mask to show a character or concept theatrically. I’ll know I have it when I’ve designed and created an original mask. 2nd-5th I am learning about sound effects to incorporate sound into a scene. I will know I have it when I work with a group to add sounds in an improvised scene. 2nd-5th I’m learning to see items creatively so I can develop the eye of an artistic designer. I’ll know I have it when I can use everyday items in a new and creative way. K-5th K-5th K-5th

Drama Notebook: Puppetry

BTS Arts: Paper Mit Puppets

Child Drama: Paper Masks

Drama Works: Sound FX

Drama Works: Prop Swap

Drama Notebook: Superhero Character and Costume Design

2nd-5th I am learning about characters and costumes to design a

costume fitting for a specific character. I’ll know I have it when I can create an original superhero and design a costume for them.

Drama Works: Set the Scene

2nd-5th I am learning to use theatre props/scenery, imagination, and attention to detail to use props and set pieces on stage. I’ll know I have it when I can add and use props/set in an improvised scene.

Example Instructional Resources for Design and Technical Theatre Drama Works: Basic Stage Map - Simple stage directions map with up, down, left, right, and center. Drama Works: Advanced Stage Map - Advanced stage directions map with the nine major stage areas. Drama Works: Stage Positions Graphic - Graphic showing body positions for actors on the stage. Knowitall.org: Theater Work Zone - Interactive website. A diagram of a proscenium theatre with terms and definitions.