Theatre - Level III - Grades 9-12

Scriptwriting

  • 1

    Compose and perform dramatic pieces that communicate the characters' inner life and the socio-cultural forces that influence the characters' wants, needs, intentions, and actions.TH.3.1

  • 2

    Create a complex plot structure which includes a preliminary situation, inciting/initial incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.TH.3.2

  • 3

    Create meaningful stage directions that enhance character, setting, and plot.TH.3.3

  • 4

    Explain initial inspiration and justify artistic choices.TH.3.4

Acting

  • 5

    Demonstrate artistic discipline to achieve ensemble in rehearsal and performance.TH.3.5

  • 6

    Create consistent, believable performances in informal and formal theatre.TH.3.6

  • 7

    Evaluate the performances of self and others through responsible critique.TH.3.7

Technical Theatre

  • 8

    Identify how scientific and technological advances affect set, light, sound, costume design, and implementation for theatre and electronic media productions.TH.3.8

  • 9

    Explore the use of symbols and symbolism in design.TH.3.9

  • 10

    Develop unified production concepts, in collaboration with directors and production teams, conveying the metaphorical nature of theatre or electronic media productions.TH.3.10

  • 11

    Practice safe construction techniques and efficient operation of technical aspects of theatre. Understand and practice safe procedures and efficient operation of tools, equipment and space.TH.3.11

  • 12

    Develop problem solving skills to assist in creating, and reliably implementing stage management, promotional, and business plans.TH.3.12

Directing

  • 13

    Reframe information from text analysis and/or research to state a play's theme that speaks to current society and culture.TH.3.13

  • 14

    Communicate meaning and artistic vision through blocking, movement, actions, composition, pacing, and patterns.TH.3.14

  • 15

    Organize and manage the rehearsal time necessary to produce an informal theatre production.TH.3.15

Career Development

  • 16

    Explore different career opportunities in community and professional theatre.TH.3.16

  • 17

    Expand monologue repertoire or continue to update technical theatre portfolio.TH.3.17

Connecting

  • 18

    Identify the conventions of nontraditional theatrical performances.TH.3.18

  • 19

    Compare and contrast various interpretations of the same texts and/or performances.TH.3.19

  • 20

    Explain the historical and cross-cultural influences on contemporary theatre and electronic media productions.TH.3.20

  • 21

    Analyze and evaluate critiques about personal dramatic work, explaining points most appropriate to facilitate further development of the work.TH.3.21

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

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