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  • 1.  project for non peformance student

    Posted 04-21-2021 14:32
    Hello all,

    I have a student in a class that I am trying to work with.
    She will not be performing for a major grade in May. (two performances)
    What independent projects have you given that would be comparable?

    I'm racking my brain to think of alternate assignments but they are very boring.
    This year has tapped me out! haha!

    If you would be willing to share please send me what you have! :)

    Erika

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    Erika Trahan
    Kaplan High School
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  • 2.  RE: project for non peformance student

    Posted 04-21-2021 15:22
    The ED TA has some great stand-alone units with ready-made lesson plans for technical theatre (and other aspects) here .

    I might particularly recommend the Dramaturgy and/or the Stage Manager projects.

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    Christopher Hamilton
    Drama Teacher
    Kamiakin High School
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  • 3.  RE: project for non peformance student

    Posted 04-23-2021 09:29
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    I agree, there are great projects for every area.  This a an assignment they had a great time with, based off of a find on EDTA but tweaked a little. It is creating a radio podcast

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    Kendra Knoblock
    Teacher - Director
    Romeo High School
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  • 4.  RE: project for non peformance student

    Posted 04-22-2021 03:22

    Give her a student-driven research project

    You could have a menu of choices:
    1) dramaturgical research of some aspect of the performance

    2) create a pre/post show installation for the performance

    3) research a theatre career choosing a creator, producer, playwright, or "backstage storyteller highlighting the person and possible high school to career pipeline: influences, inspiration, training, college (including research about the college's program) early career and
    seminal work. 


    4) regional, Broadway, TV, or film project - they enjoy or are curious about: creation/development history

    5)  interview a designer or "backstage storyteller" - use #3 to guide the focus

    awele

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    Awele Makeba
    Literacy Specialist/ Drama Teacher
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  • 5.  RE: project for non peformance student

    Posted 04-22-2021 16:02
    If there are issues with performing, perhaps writing criticism or a review could still allow her to work on some of the skills through observation and analysis of other's performances, if not her own? I like to show 2 versions of the same play and have kids critique the production elements as well as the acting. I've used 2 versions of 12 Angry men, For Colored Girls Considering Suicide When the Rainbow Isn't Enuff, Taming of the Shrew, and Romeo and Juliet. 

    Erin Philyaw
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    "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the man to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery



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