AE17.TH.AC.23

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

AE17.TH.AC.23

Formulate creative choices for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work based on theatre research about a selected topic.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists understand and can communicate their creative process as they analyze the way the world may be understood.
EQ: What happens when theatre artists allow an understanding of themselves and the world to inform perceptions about theatre and the purpose of their work?

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 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
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