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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Talent and Grace Make Alvin Ailey Amazingly Enjoyable

For Students 9th - 10th
Review of a performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, provides information on dance style, performance aspects and choreography.
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Handout
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Olympian Gods: Dionysus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine, Joy and Theatre and a Lover of Peace. It provides 'biographical' information, background, English and Greek pronunciations of his name, other titles, pictures, myths, and his places...
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Shakespeare Globe Trust

The Shakespeare Globe Trust: Shakespeare's Globe

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of the Globe Theatre and take a look at today's rebuilt Globe.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: What Do We Know About Ancient Greek Culture?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about ancient Greek culture including the theatre, architecture, sculpture, pottery, and festivals.
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TES Global

Tes: Costume Design in His Dark Materials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this National Theatre video clip, Jon Morrell talks about the process of designing costumes for His Dark Materials from the novel by Philip Pullman [3:11].
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TES Global

Tes: The Tempest 2010 Teacher Pack

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This teacher resource pack is designed for use with Royal Shakespeare Company and Little Angel Theatre 2010 production of The Tempest. It is for use with younger students and offers detailed information...
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TES Global

Tes: Education Workpack: Romeo and Juliet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This module provides information about the National Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet. All content will easily supplement the play, along with the extended research options provided.
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Article
Shakespeare Globe Trust

Shakespeare's Globe: Fact Sheet: Audiences

For Students 9th - 10th
An article containing pictures, information, and additional resources about the audiences that attended William Shakespeare's plays in the Globe Theatre.
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Handout
Vancouver Island University

Malaspina Univ.: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Online lecture from the Malaspina University concerning Stoppard's Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. Includes a great discussion of the Theatre of the Absurd and the play's connections to other works of literature.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's Greek to Me!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this lesson, young scholars will research Greek theatre by looking at ancient Greek fairy tales and children's stories. Students will create their own fairytale using Moviemaker software.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Dividing Words Into Syllables

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will develop reading fluency using vocabulary from the book Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears by Leo and Diane Dillon. Students will participate in reading the story using the reader's theatre strategy. After being introduced...
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Handout
Northern Virginia Community College

Introduction to Theatre Six Parts of a Play Character

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells of Aristotle's six parts of a play. It goes into detail on the Character and the different terms that describe different character types.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
Formerly the Artistic Director for the Shaw Festival, Newton is also an accomplished director and actor.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Richard Monette

For Students 9th - 10th
As well as being a well-respected actor, Monette is probably best known for his post as Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival. The journey of his career is great for students to study.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Plummer

For Students 9th - 10th
Although well known as a film actor, a synopsis of his stage career is laid out here.
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Other

Theatre Arts Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This professional actor provides lesson plans for theater arts classes.
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Website
Other

American Repertory Theatre: Adrienne Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site is a listing of Adrienne Kennedy's plays, awards, and the different countries in which she lived. There are multiple blue-highlighted links that open up to extensive information about commissioned assignments, a first-person...
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Other

Ancient Greek Theatre: The Actors and the Chorus

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on Greek actors, costumes, masks, scenic appearances, and the chorus.
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Website
Edutopia

Edutopia: Room to Learn: Mystery Science Theatre

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read and see examples of how one physics teacher turns his classroom into a student-centered, project-based and fun place to be.
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Handout
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: William Hutt

For Students 9th - 10th
As one of Canada's most famous stage actors, Bill Hutt is a great career for students to study.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Billy Bishop Goes to War

For Students 9th - 10th
This gives an history and synopsis of one of the most famous Canadian musicals ever produced.
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Handout
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Rex Deverell

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers biographical material and information on award winning Canadian playwright, Rex Deverell.
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Handout
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encylopedia: John Murrell

For Students 9th - 10th
John Murrell's plays are great for student work because they are low in content that could be deemed risky for high school students. (at least the ones I've read)
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Handout
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Daniel Mac Ivor

For Students 9th - 10th
As a playwright, Daniel MacIvor is perhaps one of Canada's most famous. His plays are great for students to study because they allow the actor to be introspective and observe their characters and the choices they make. Personally, I've...

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