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From Start to Strike: A Lesson Plan for the Whole Theatre Experience

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Introduce young thespians to all aspects of the theater. A syllabus for a one-semester drama course provides lessons that take learners from the history of drama to the many facets of play production.

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Concepts

sets, stage directions, script writing, acting, playwriting, characterization, dramatic plays, dramatizations, elements of drama, mood, monologues, costume design, props, greek dramas, tuesdays with morrie, character analysis, music performance

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

Use the manual as the basis for an entire course or select individual activities to supplement your drama curriculum

Classroom Considerations

The 92-page syllabus outlines an entire one-semester course
Requires individual copies of Mitch Alborn's Tuesdays with Morrie and access to the movie of the same name

Pros

Class members script, design a set for, and stage Tuesdays with Morrie

Cons

Relies heavily on lecture format
No models or links to models of blocking, costume, set, or lighting design are included

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