Theatre - Level I - Grades 9-12

Scriptwriting

  • 1

    Select materials for adaptation (e.g., stories, myths, fables, personal experiences, and/or songs) and analyze the content of the material for dramatic elements.TH.1.1

  • 2

    Experiment with stories to create a variety of theatrical forms (e.g., reader's theatre, improvisation, tableau, pantomime) which demonstrate understanding of dramatic elements.TH.1.2

Acting

  • 3

    Practice memorization skills of simple work for presentation.TH.1.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate the focus, concentration, observation, and believable action necessary to sustain a character.TH.1.4

  • 5

    Experiment with a variety of ways to use the body and voice in performance.TH.1.5

  • 6

    Distinguish how style and genre influence the creation of character.TH.1.6

  • 7

    Communicate responsibly and respectfully in an ensemble.TH.1.7

Technical Theatre

  • 8

    Recognize the ways in which technical elements support a story.T.1.8

  • 9

    Identify technical elements of theatre.T.1.9

  • 10

    Articulate technical vocabulary, knowledge, and skills to assist in safely solving the problems of functional scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup.T.1.10

  • 11

    Articulate roles of the members and production team, their hierarchy, and how each collaborates in the production process.T.1.11

Directing

  • 12

    Research and analyze information related to historical, cultural, and social contexts of plays.TH.1.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate possible interpretations for a text (e.g., improvisations, scenes, and plays) using a variety of techniques.TH.1.13

  • 14

    Practice respect and sensitivity to teammates personal attributes, preferences, and beliefs in an observation or performance of a theatrical piece.TH.1.14

  • 15

    Analyze a live theatre performance through written critique.TH.1.15

Career Development

  • 16

    Identify the role and the responsibilities of careers in theatre and the entertainment industry.TH.1.16

  • 17

    Develop a monologue repertoire or a technical theatre portfolio.TH.1.17

Connecting

  • 18

    Identify and articulate cultural, historical, and symbolic clues in dramatic texts, and use the information to make artistic choices in informal and formal productions.TH.1.18

  • 19

    Explore the impact of multiple arts disciplines on the expression of ideas and emotions in a theatre production.TH.1.19

  • 20

    Identify the origins of various theatrical periods and the impact on history and history's impact on theatre.TH.1.20

  • 21

    Research the development of dramatic forms, production practices, and theatrical traditions across cultures and historical periods.TH.1.21

  • 22

    Explore examples of dramatic literature from various cultures and historical periods.TH.1.22

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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