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Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University Press: "Theatre Topics"

For Students 9th - 10th
"Theatre Topics" is a semiannaul publication of Johns Hopkins journals division devoted to performance studies, dramaturgy, and theater pedagogy. At this site, you can access a sample issue online.
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TES Global

Tes: Commedia Dell'arte Character Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This slide show introduces the major stock characters in Commedia Dell'Arte, a form of theatre characterized by masked "types," improvised dialogue, and a cast of colorful stock characters which began...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Treasures of Library of Congress: Imagination

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is on an unusual exhibit at the Library of Congress that focuses on the American imagination in the realm of the arts. Here you can find original documents and drawings in architecture, music, literature and more.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Native Earth Performing Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Native Earth presents works that are relevant to the lives of Aboriginals today. A great venue for seeing new Canadian works.
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Childdrama.com Children's Theatre and Creative Drama

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Playwright and teacher's site is full of his own material plus links, definitions, lesson plans, rules, references, and photos from productions!
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Shadowbox Theatre

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever thought about your shadow? One way to learn about them is to make your own shadow box theater--once a very popular form of entertainment in Europe during the 1800s and early 1900s.
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Bienes Center for the Literary Arts: A Brief Overview of the Wpa

For Students 9th - 10th
Read descriptions of the various programs for unemployed artists that were part of the Works Progress Administration.
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TES Global

Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Context Shakespeare's World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about Tudor society, fashion, art and theatre in Shakespeare's world using this collection of images, charts, and films.
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Marvin X

For Students 9th - 10th
Marvin X, a Black male playwright, was active in the Black arts movement. This biography begins at the point of his theatre activity, the 60's. The article is introduced by Marvin's winning smile, and is followed by a complete account of...
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Webster's World of Cultural Policy: New Deal Cultural Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed explanation of the cultural programs provided by the New Deal and the Second New Deal, including such things as the Works Progress Administration, the Federal Art Project, the Federal Music Project, the Federal Theatre project,...
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Crayola

Crayola: Coming Attractions Theater (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A fun twist on the standard book report! At this learners work on their sequencing skills, while creating a "Theatre," to display their book report. Also provides resources and adaptations. (To access this lesson plan, you must register...
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National Museum of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the online home of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. Browse through to research and discover historic sites, parks and gardens, culture and the arts throughout Ireland. Also provides links to its four other...
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Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, art, reviews, a glossary, and lots more for the musical "Iolanthe."
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Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: h.m.s. Pinafore

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, text, glossary, clip art, reviews, music, and more for "H.M.S. Pinafore."
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Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Ruddigore

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, text, glossary, clip art, reviews, music, and more for "Ruddigore."
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Allan Stratton

For Students 9th - 10th
Allan Stratton is an acclaimed Canadian author and playwright with a number of published works to his name. He also was an actor and performed at prominent theatres across Canada. After teaching theatre arts to young people, he wrote...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Paramount Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
The largest theatre on the West Coast when it was built, it is notable for its Art Deco appearance. It is the home of the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the Oakland Ballet and is managed by a nonprofit organization.
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Tomson Highway: Arts and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Tomson Highway shaped the development of Aboriginal theatre in both Canada and around the world. Learn about his first novel and the theatre he established, and discover what makes him a role model.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...
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Learn Improv

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a place to learn about the art of improvisational comedy. "One cannot really learn improvisational comedy from a web page, however the list of exercises included here will definitely help."
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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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Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
These wooden, puppet-like machines operate on simple engineering: a turn crank. Watch them in action and see them in a full 360 degree view.
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Don Quijote: Salvador Dali I Domenech

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from don Quijote, you can review Salvador Dali's biography and paintings. The artist Salvador Dali is an icon of the Spanish art in the 20th Century and a world famous Spanish painters.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Theatre Foyer

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Theatre Foyer", created by Louis Anquetin in 1892 (Oil on canvas).

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