Theatre - Level II - Grades 9-12

Scriptwriting

  • 1

    Devise, perform, and evaluate monologues and scenes that depict well-developed characters.TH.2.1

  • 2

    Identify and apply in performance a variety of theatrical conventions in writing and improvisation (e.g. narration, flashback, play within a play, chorus, aside, and soliloquy.)TH.2.2

Acting

  • 3

    Analyze a scene or play for contextual clues that inform and support character development and technical theatre design choices.TH.2.3

  • 4

    Communicate and develop character through the expressive use of body and voice.TH.2.4

  • 5

    Understand character development based on research of historical period, acting, technique, and script analysis.TH.2.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate cooperative and collaborative behaviors and skills to form an ensemble.TH.2.6

Technical Theatre

  • 7

    Articulate the constraints of physical space on theatrical design (e.g., proscenium, thrust, touring venues).TH.2.7

  • 8

    Identify the technical theatre components such as flats, platforms, props, costumes, stage lights, and sound.TH.2.8

  • 9

    Describe the process used to create theatrical designs.TH.2.9

  • 10

    Use text analysis and research to generate technical and set design ideas.TH.2.10

  • 11

    Demonstrate the safe use of specific tools used by theatre designers and technicians.TH.2.11

  • 12

    Collaborate to solve challenges of functional technical theatre elements.TH.2.12

Directing

  • 13

    Explore unified concepts based on text analysis and research (e.g., playwright, historical, social, and cultural context).TH.2.13

  • 14

    Devise blocking, movement, and basic scenic elements (e.g., furniture, hand props) to form stage pictures and compositions which communicate character relationships, status, focus, and action.TH.2.14

  • 15

    Discuss and recognize different audition and casting techniques.TH.2.15

Career Development

  • 16

    Identify roles and responsibilities found in various careers in theatre and the entertainment industry.TH.2.16

  • 17

    Expand monologue repertoire or continue to update technical theatre portfolio.TH.2.17

Connecting

  • 18

    Construct theatrical concepts using multiple arts disciplines within a variety of contexts and cultures.TH.2.18

  • 19

    Relate social concepts (e.g. themes, lessons, attitudes, values, and morals) from productions representing a variety of cultures and historical periods to current personal, national, and international issues.TH.2.19

  • 20

    Demonstrate the integration of several arts disciplines in informal and formal presentations.TH.2.20

  • 21

    Evaluate personal and others' dramatic performances to suggest constructively alternative artistic choices, taking into account the context.TH.2.21

  • 22

    Discuss cultural and historical sources of American theatre and musical theatre.TH.2.22

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