Kansas Education Resource Center

 
Grade  :  Exemplary
Content Area  :  Theatre/Drama, Approved 2004
1 Scripts
Developing Scripts
1.1 untitled: The student combines the dramatic elements of theatre, the structural parts of a script, and the basic elements of a story to create a script.
1.1.1 The student creates original script that includes characters with dialogue that motivates action and creates mood.
1.1.2 The student synthesizes their personal experiences, heritage, and history in creating a script to incorporate a theme or strong dramatic mood.
1.2 untitled: The student effectively uses research material in making artistic scriptwriting choices.
1.2.1 The student uses multiple resources to research and write a script.
1.2.2 The student creates an appendix to the play that explains and defends how they use research.
1.2.3 The student creates a nonfiction play based on primary sources such as interviews.
1.3 untitled: The student creates and revises script through the following stages: written script, rehearsal, performance.
1.3.1 The student collaborates with a peer to produce works that include writing, revision, rehearsal, and performance.
1.3.2 The student independently writes, revises, rehearses, and performs a monologue based on a specific theme such as a character struggling with an important decision.
1.3.3 The student independently writes, revises, and rehearses a script working with actors and a director, making necessary revisions during rehearsals.

 

 

 

 
2 Directing
Directing Theatrical Activities
2.1 untitled: The student collaborates with technical staff and production designers to direct a performance.
2.1.1 The student applies the elements required for producing a unified production.
2.1.2 The student coordinates the work of all staff, designers, and performers to create a unified production.
2.2 untitled: The student produces a play from audition through performance.
2.2.1 The student demonstrates taking a play from page to stage by successfully fulfilling the following five steps: a. develops a production concept. b. creates a director’s notebook. c. auditions and casts a production. d. coaches actors and conducts rehears
2.3 untitled: The student collaborates with technical staff and production designers.
2.3.1 The student effectively collaborates by coordinating the work of all staff, designers, and performers to create a unified production.

 

 

 

 
3 Acting
Developing Acting Skills
3.1 untitled: The student creates characters consistent with classical, contemporary, and non-realistic dramatic texts.
3.1.1 The student identifies the elements that comprise style in specific texts.
3.1.2 The student performs monologues and/or scenes from various theatrical styles and periods.
3.2 untitled: The student evaluates use of physical techniques to create a character.
3.2.1 The student monitors and evaluates strengths and weaknesses in the development of physical, vocal, and movement techniques.
3.2.2 The student creates a program for improvement of physical, vocal, and movement techniques.
3.3 untitled: The student selects a psychological acting approach to create a specific character.
3.3.1 The student evaluates the requirements of the specific script and character.
3.4 untitled: The student creates an effective acting ensemble.
3.4.1 The student provides leadership in the creation and maintenance of the production ensemble.
3.4.2 The student mentors younger actors within the ensemble.

 

 

 

 
4 Producing
Designing and Producing Theatre
4.1 untitled: The student fulfills the roles and responsibilities as a unified unit necessary for a successful production.
4.1.1 The student plans prop list, costumes, floor plans, and lighting plot.
4.1.2 The student collaborates with directors and other designers.
4.1.3 The student fulfills the responsibilities of a crew chief for an actual production.
4.1.4 The student fulfills the responsibilities of the designers, technicians, and creators.
4.1.5 The student explains the interaction that occurs across the various roles.
4.1.6 The student communicates with other crew members and among those fulfilling the other theatre staff roles.
4.2 untitled: The student designs a unified production.
4.2.1 The student conceptualizes and provides artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.
4.2.2 The student researches historical context of a script and uses the findings as a basis for interpretation and design.
4.3 untitled: The student completes a set for a production.
4.3.1 The student rewrites a script, designs it, and creates a unified set for a production.
4.5 untitled: The student creates and implements marketing plans for a self-scripted production.
4.5.1 The student creates and implements production schedules, stage management plans, promotional campaigns, and business and front of house procedures.
4.5.2 The student advertises their production through the media (TV, radio, newspaper).

 

 

 

 
5 Dramatic Content and Theatrical Forms
Evaluating and Reflecting on the Characteristics and Merits of Dramatic Content and Theatrical Forms in their Work and that of Others
5.1 untitled: The student identifies the possible or actual intentions of respective theatre artists and justifies personal interpretations in comparison using aesthetic criteria.
5.1.1 The student compares two different performances of the same script.
5.1.2 The student writes a thorough critical analysis of dramatic texts.
5.1.3 The student studies and compares professional criticism of same and different texts or performances.
5.1.4 The student compares linear and non-linear plot structures and how each communicates meaning.
5.1.5 The student compares and contrasts fully developed characterizations against stereotypes.
5.1.6 The student compares and contrasts performance’s main ideas with their own or others’ real life situations.
5.1.7 The student explores different stylistic approaches to sound, movement, and other spectacle elements.
5.1.8 The student explores emotional responses among different forms of theatrical performance.
5.2 untitled: The student compares critics’ evaluations of performances with personal meanings and emotional responses.
5.2.1 The student recognizes why critics responses are different and at times similar to personal interpretations of works.
5.2.2 The student compares critics’ evaluations with personal reviews.
5.2.3 The student defends personal meanings and interpretations of performances in light of critics’ reviews.
5.3 untitled: The student explains the historical origins of various dramatic genres and theatrical forms and how historical contexts affect contemporary audience responses.
5.3.1 The student describes and justifies personal artistic choices based on cultural interpretations.
5.3.2 The student documents and critiques present times from a theatrical perspective.
5.3.3 The student outlines ways their personal experiences of physical places have impacted and can affect their theatrical works.
5.3.4 The student explores the major plays and playwrights throughout historical periods explaining the impact they have had on social development.
5.3.5 The student explores how theatre reflects historical periods including how it is manifested today.
5.3.6 The student interprets cultural, social, and political conditions that have influenced playwrights.
5.4 untitled: The student analyzes how criticism affects audience responses toward performances.
5.4.1 The student analyzes and evaluates a variety of dramatic performances with positive, constructive criticism and justifies responses.
5.4.2 The student records evaluations of performances addressing audience impact.
5.4.3 The student evaluates audience response in relationship to actors’ performance.

 

 

 

 
6 Integrating Theatre
Integrating Theatre with Other Arts, Disciplines, and the Community
6.1 untitled: The student integrates all the arts and other disciplines when taking a performance from page to stage.
6.1.1 The student records the connections made between all content areas and theatre when going through the production process of a self-scripted work.