{"product_id":"teaching-drama-the-essential-handbook-16-ready-to-go-lesson-plans-to-build-a-better-actor-paperback","title":"Teaching Drama: The Essential Handbook: 16 Ready-to-Go Lesson Plans to Build a Better Actor - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDenver Casado\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you a new drama teacher looking for help planning your first year? Or an experienced teacher in need of refreshing new ideas for your drama classes? \u003cstrong\u003eTeaching Drama: The Essential Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new resource with 16 ready-to-go lesson plans that will provide you with the tools you need to build your kids into incredible actors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo beyond drama games. \u003c\/strong\u003eWith this handbook you'll get: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A semester's worth of cumulative lessons that will turn your kids into real-deal actors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes on how to introduce basic acting concepts in a way kids will instantly understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested activities for both \"younger\" and \"older\" kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to transition between activities and from lesson to lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary new games like a \"Facebook Character Profile\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection and journaling exercises after every lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelow are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Theatre?\u003c\/strong\u003e Students explore how theatre is the art of telling stories through live acting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreating an Ensemble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students learn to work together, build trust, and involve every member in a performance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students explore how pantomime and behavior can help tell a story. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter Development.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students explore what makes characters unique and how to create compelling characters onstage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective \u0026amp; Tactics.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will think about the \"why\" behind every action. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing Your Voice: \u003c\/strong\u003e Students will understand the importance of articulation, projection and voice variation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListening\/Reacting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will understand how listening and reacting are an important part of being an actor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage Directions and Blocking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students will understand the \"principles of blocking\" and how to stage a scene without instruction. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor nearly a decade DENVER CASADO has worked as an arts educator with New York City's leading theatre organizations including Disney Theatricals, New York City Center and Young Audiences New York. Denver's innovative approach to exploring theatre with kids has earned him invitations to speak at the national conferences of the American Association of Community Theatre and the American Alliance for Theatre Education. In 2011 he was honored with the All Stars Projects' Phyllis Hyman award, in recognition of his important contribution to the creative growth and development of over 20,000 young people in the NYC public school system. Denver's a graduate of New York University's Steinhardt School of Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44292830986342,"sku":"9781496093387","price":35.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/c1NPVzFPQkpBbEpFTHJKSS8vWjhSUT09.webp?v=1766976923","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/teaching-drama-the-essential-handbook-16-ready-to-go-lesson-plans-to-build-a-better-actor-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}