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5 Theater Habits that are Science Conventions
Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.– Stephen Hawking Theater is a structured, project-based activity that requires a unifying vision, creativity and a passion for truth. There are many ways in which youth theater activities support scientific conventions and 21st Century precepts. 1- Questioning The theater process […]
5 Theater Habits that Support ELA Standards
Theater is a Language experience that is academically linked to Literature and Humanities studies. There are many ways that youth theater activities support CCSS reading habits and 21st Century precepts. 1- Interaction Between Readers The theater experience challenges participants to be accountable for a written work, particularly the text and stage directions that pertain to his or her assigned character. […]
Theater Made Me One of the Smart Kids
Growing up, I was confident in my work ethic, but never considered myself an especially smart or extraordinary student. I have always taken pride in the notion that what I lack in natural ability I make up for in passion, diligence and resourcefulness. In the absence of what I consider to be extraordinary talent or […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Not Getting the Part
After weeks of watching your child agonize and prepare for that audition, the news finally comes in. And it’s not good. Your child did NOT get the part. There are tears. There is upset. There is drama everywhere, though not the kind you were hoping for. You feel powerless. Your natural instinct is to try […]
Talking to Young Actors about Emotion
Number of participants: Unlimited Recommended ages: 4-7 Duration of lesson: 15-30 minutes (depending upon class size) Required materials: Magazines 3-6 pieces of poster paper Tape, wacky tacky or something to hang the poster paper Markers Kid scissors Glue stick(s) STEP 1: Give each participant a pair of child/safety scissors and access to an assortment of […]
Fortune Teller
Required materials: None Number of players: 3 at a time Have three students stand side-by-side in front of the class. The three students are fortune tellers. The rest of the class can ask the fortune-tellers questions about the future. Have the students in the audience raise their hand if they think of a question and […]
Worlds Worst
WORLD’S WORST This game is great fun and many people are already familiar with it thanks to the popular improv show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” I suggest that you explain the game and assemble a list of possible characters and/or professions before you start so that you can keep things flowing and keep the […]
My Bench
Required Materials: 2 chairs or a bench big enough for two people Number of people: Two people at a time Player number one sits down. Her objective or goal in this game is to have a quiet day. She imagines that she is seated on a bench, in a park, on a nice day. She […]
Fortunately/Unfortunately
This is a very simple Improv theater game that works best with actors that are as young as 3rd grade but it can also be challenging for adults. You can ask for plot suggestions from those seated in the audience or, if you are working with a script, it can be a great warm up/team building […]