Stage Terminology

Time:

80 minute lessons

Experience level:

Beginner

Unit Objective:

Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to identify stage directions, parts of the stage and stage types by completing a stage terminology test.

National Core Arts Theatre Standards:

TH:Cr1.1.HSI a. Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.  b. Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.

Lesson Outline:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Stage Directions

Lesson Objective: Students will be introduced to stage directions through participating in the stage directions drawing game.

Lesson 2: Types of Stages

Lesson Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the different stage types by turning in stage diagrams.

Lesson 3: Parts of a Stage environment

Lesson Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the parts of a stage by completing an auditorium tour sheet.

Lesson 4: Review of Stage Environment

Lesson Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of stage environment elements by participating in a review of the stage environment.

Lesson 5: Review of Stage Directions, Types and Parts of the Stage Environment

Lesson Objective: Students will review stage directions, types and stage environment by participating in a series of review activities.

Lesson 6: Test Day

Lesson Objective:  Students will demonstrate their ability to identify stage directions, stage types and parts of the stage environment by completing a stage terminology test.

Stage Terminology Unit of Lessons.Caitlin Cotten