Key features

• •A semester's worth of cumulative lessons that will turn your kids into real-deal actors
• •Notes on how to introduce basic acting concepts in a way kids will instantly understand
• •Suggested activities for both "younger" and "older" kids
• •How to transition between activities and from lesson to lesson
• •Contemporary new games like a "Facebook Character Profile"
• •Reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson.
• •What is Theatre? Students explore how theatre is the art of telling stories through live acting.
• •Creating an Ensemble. Students learn to work together, build trust, and involve every member in a performance.
• •Movement & Space. Students explore how pantomime and behavior can help tell a story.
• •Character Development. Students explore what makes characters unique and how to create compelling characters onstage.
• •Objective & Tactics. Students will think about the "why" behind every action.
• •Using Your Voice: Students will understand the importance of articulation, projection and voice variation.
• •Listening/Reacting. Students will understand how listening and reacting are an important part of being an actor.
• •Stage Directions and Blocking. Students will understand the "principles of blocking" and how to stage a scene without instruction.
• •And much more...