Introduction to Theatre Arts 1

by Suzi Zimmerman

Overview

The SECOND EDITION of everyone's favorite theatre arts curriculum book, Introduction to Theatre Arts, Volume 1, is now available!

This new edition is gender neutral, better organized, updated to reflect modern technology and social media, and has a 2020 copyright date! The Teacher's Guide still includes every page from the Student Workbook, yet is better organized with the notes to the teacher now appearing alongside the corresponding student page. Four additional sections in the Teacher's Guide supplement the material with teaching tools, evaluation tools, production tools, and tests and major projects. Tests even include two levels of difficulty.

Classroom-tested, the year-long curriculum covers the entire spectrum of theatre: theatre history, scene work, acting, characterization, publicity, play production, games and improvisations, and more. Energize your Theatre 1 class by engaging students in the idea of learning by doing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566082624
Publisher:	Meriwether Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	08/04/2020
Edition description:	Student Workbook
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Suzi Zimmerman was the youngest of three children and, admittedly, a bit of a troublemaker. Her siblings were good at sports and music, but she seemed to be flailing. She knew she was creative and loved to perform, but her community focused mainly on sports and music. Those who lacked a place tended to become bored, which led to unacceptable behavior.

She finally discovered theatre, but only because it was offered at the high school level. It was then that she vowed to fight for more accessible performance opportunities for all levels. After college, she founded a local theatre troupe, which eventually became a community theatre, fulfilling her dream of bringing performance opportunities to all. Suzi has taught for over twenty years in public education, and is also a writer, artist, and businessperson.

Zimmerman has acted professionally in film and on the stage. She is the spokesperson for and director of New Hope Foundation, a nonprofit in northern Texas working to improve the lives of underprivileged families. She is married with five children, two of whom are successful in the film industry.

Table of Contents

Preface

Section 1 - Teacher Tools

How to Use This Book

Getting Organized

Preparing Your Lessons

Practicing Good Time Management

Preparing for a Substitute

Theatre Arts Lesson Plan

Weekly Calendar

Substitute Survival Guide

Substitute Schedule

Designing the Ideal Drama Classroom

Creating Structure for Your Class

Using Bell Work and Theatre Journals

Applying Class Policies

Developing Policies on Makeup Work and Extra Credit

Using a Point System

Rehearsal and Performance Expectations

Extra Credit Policy and Request

The Point System

Point Graph

Points Tally

The Drama Program

Recruiting for Your Drama Program

Keeping Your Program Visible

Building a Parent Booster Club

Publicizing Your Shows

Avoiding Burnout

Planning the Drama Banquet

Using Awards

Banquet Details

Banquet Committee Responsibilities

Awards Ballot

Certificates of Excellence

Starting a Drama Club

Fundraising

Section 2 - Evaluation Tools

Evaluations

Role Scoring

Teacher Evaluation

Rehearsal Evaluation

Performance Evaluation

Peer Evaluation

Self-Evaluation

Audience Behavior Evaluation

Movie and Play Evaluation

Game and Activity Evaluation

Role Scoring

Teacher Evaluation

Teacher Evaluation Tally

Teaching Strategy Improvement Plan

Activity/Rehearsal Grade

Performance Evaluation 1

Performance Evaluation 2

Peer Performance Evaluation

Self-Improvement Plan

Audience Behavior Grade

Movie/Play Evaluation

Script Report

Game/Activity Evaluation

Game/Activity Suggestion

Section 3 - Production Tools

Production Toolbox

Auditions

Rehearsals

Props

The Program (Playbill)

Costumes

Audition Application

Audition Scorecard

Production Contract

Rehearsal Attendance

Production Needs List

Local Media

News Release Form

Publicity Checklist

Designing Your Poster

Biography Worksheet

Costume Measurements

Section 4 - Tests and Major Projects

Tests

Evaluation Test A (Difficult)

Evaluation Test B (Modified)

Recommended Essay Questions, Scoring, and Keys

Theatre History Test A (Difficult)

Theatre History Test B (Modified)

Recommended Essay Questions, Scoring, and Keys

Major Projects and additional credit

Major Project and Additional Credit Assignments

Major Project Questionnaire

Major Project Evaluation Tool

Plus the complete Student Workbook with Additional Notes for Teachers throughout