MS Theater Instructional Guide

EXAMPLE LESSONS, ASSESSMENTS, and OTHER RESOURCES

BYU Theatre Education Database: Rehearsal Theatrefolk: Why Productions Need Collaboration Theatrefolk: 5 Collaboration or Warm Up Games for the Drama Classroom

Theatrefolk: Top Theatre Etiquette Rules Theatrefolk Interview: Theatre Etiquette 101 National Theatre: The Importance of Rehearsal Video

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL IDEAS:

Viewing / Reading ●​ Explore a variety of texts explaining theatre roles and responsibilities. ●​ Review maps and graphs showing roles and hierarchy in theatrical production work. Writing ●​ Create a poster or program note explaining audience expectations for a live performance. ●​ Journal about the process of developing a theatre performance focusing on daily goals and how the performance evolves. Speaking / Listening ●​ Create a presentation or commercial explaining audience expectations for a live performance. ●​ Interview a working theatre artists to learn about collaboration and professionalism. THEATRE 7/8 STANDARDS: ●​ 7–8.T.CR.4: Define roles, identify responsibilities, and participate in group decision making. ●​ 7–8.T.CR.7: Recognize that participating in the rehearsal process is necessary to refine and revise. ●​ 7–8.T.P.2: Perform as a productive and responsible member of an acting ensemble in both rehearsal and performance situations. ●​ 7–8.T.R.1: Describe and demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively and responding appropriately in classroom presentations, rehearsals, and live performance settings.