MS Theater Instructional Guide

Identifying & Utilizing Theatrical Elements Beginning/Introductory TheatreCourse

THEATRE 7/8 STANDARDS: ● 7–8.T.CR.2: Read and analyze a play for its technical requirements, identifying parts in the script that require the addition of a technical element. „ ● 7–8.T.CR.8: Imagine and explore multiple perspectives and solutions to staging problems in a drama/theatre work. ● 7–8.T.P.7: Identify appropriate stage properties and technical elements for a given production. ● 7–8.T.P.8: Identify and use appropriate vocabulary to describe kinds of stage spaces, stage directions, areas of the stage, and basic blocking techniques. THEATRE 1 STANDARDS: ● L1.T.CR.2: Read and analyze a play for its technical requirements, identifying points in the script that require the addition of a technical element. ● L1.T.CR.6: Apply basic research and skills to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work. ● L1.T.P.7: Understand and apply technical elements to enhance activities and dramatizations. ● L1.T.P.8: Identify and use appropriate vocabulary to describe kinds of stage spaces, stage directions, areas of the stage, and blocking techniques. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: Read, view, and analyze scripts for performance, staging, or technical requirements. Identify and utilize: appropriate stage spaces, stage directions, areas of a stage, blocking techniques, and staging solutions.

Example Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Learning Intention: I am learning to read and analyze a script for staging requirements, so I can identify and apply stage directions and blocking techniques. Success Criteria : I will know I have learned it when: ● I can apply appropriate stage directions and blocking techniques when directing or performing.

Example Learning Progression

1. Read a script while identifying and annotating staging requirements.