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Character Attributes in Writing
Third graders analyze the importance of characters in fiction writing and performances. In this theatre instructional activity, 3rd graders identify the important characteristics of a fictional character and how to portray a character...
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Butterfly Life Cycle
Second graders explore biology. In this life cycle instructional activity, 2nd graders act out the stages a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly. They spend days prior to this instructional activity observing caterpillars they...
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Promptbook Act 2.1: Katherine vs. Petruchio
Compile a promptbook with your young theater designers using a scene from Taming of the Shrew. The lesson outlines several activities, though it doesn't provide any examples of a promptbook or text from the play. Additionally, it...
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The Stanislavski System: Growth & Methodology [Pdf]
Twenty-six page PDF manual entitled "The Stanislavski System: Growth & Methodology" written by a college acting professor. Includes sections on Stanislavski's background, physical actions, and emotional memory.
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Theatr Group: "Method"acting Procedures
Contains fourteen descriptions of various "method" acting procedures. Includes exercises such as sense memory, the magic if, animal exercise, affective memory, given circumstances, and more.