AE17.TH.AC.21

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 09-12 - Theatre

AE17.TH.AC.21

Choose and interpret a drama/theatre work to reflect or question personal beliefs.

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Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists allow awareness of interrelationships between self and others to influence and inform their work.
EQ: What happens when theatre artists foster understanding between self and others through critical awareness, social responsibility, and the exploration of empathy?

Skills Examples

  • Students will study African Culture. They will learn how to do African Dancing, Drumming and Storytelling. Students will study the differences and similarities of their culture and traditional African culture. Students will perform a play based on what they have learned about another culture.
  • Students will learn about the folk tales or oral history of their city or town. They will write a play based on their town's history. Students will rehearse and perform their play for families and their community.
  • Students will study the play Hairspray. They will study the time period, cultural issues and impact that the play has had on their perception. Students will write an article (review or summary) about what they have learned in their study of the play.

Vocabulary

Research
  • using historical information to create plays
  • using history and articles to create characters and technical theatre spots
Analysis
  • How does oral storytelling transition to playwriting
  • How does the traditional folktale/ fairytale translate to a modern audience
Vocal
  • IPA
  • scoring the script
Movement
  • dance for the actor
  • Yoga for the actor
Characterization
  • the responsibility of representing characters in history or historical events
  • Strasburg
  • Uta Hagan
Design
  • Abstract design for historical plays
  • Costume design and production
  • Sound production
Theatrical production
  • Serving the production
  • Accurately representing another culture
  • celebration of culture rather than appropriation of a culture

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences.
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