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Points Awarded to No-Shows?

Posted By Kayla Morgan 03-07-2018 13:35
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What are your policies on rewarding induction points to students that rehearsed, but did not show up to the production? Do you give those students points for the hours they contributed even though they quit or did not show up for show night? ------------------------------ Kayla Wilson Hillsboro ...

RE: Literacy in the Theatre Classroom

Posted By Kayla Morgan 05-12-2017 09:42
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My Drama I class always reads Our Town and it seems to be accessible to most students. I use this play as a platform to learn blocking, crosses, cheating out, projection, etc. Students also analyze theme and write a one-page essay. The play is also a great transition from our Pantomime/Improv unit ...

RE: First year teacher - right now!

Posted By Kayla Morgan 05-01-2017 07:25
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One year my students wrote a murder-mystery play as a class and it turned out wonderful! The kids had so much fun writing and we could fit the script to match our needs. Also, another year, the students modernized A Midsummer Night's Dream on their own and that also was successful & we performed for ...

RE: Alternative Assessment to Performance Grade

Posted By Kayla Morgan 04-25-2017 08:06
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All of my Drama I student are required to have a part in the performance at the end of the semester, even if they don't want one; this gives everyone personal responsibility and the students typically hold each other accountable. I inform parents at the beginning of the semester that students are required ...

RE: Theatre 1 Textbooks

Posted By Kayla Morgan 03-31-2017 07:41
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I actually use 3 different texts! The Stage and The School, Glencoe Drama Projects, Perfection Learning (This textbook comes with a TON of teacher resources that includes worksheets and templates). Introduction to Theatre 1 & 2, Suzi Zimmerman (This is more of a workbook and has a lot of great ...

RE: Short plays for disabled adults

Posted By Kayla Morgan 03-20-2017 09:33
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Fairy Tale Courtroom by Dana Proulx, Baker's Plays. There are two plays in one and you could pick one or do both. The leads need to be strong because they have the most lines, but there are several smaller parts and the students could create their own costumes based on the familiar fairy tale charac ...

RE: Curriculum for one advanced student

Posted By Kayla Morgan 01-31-2017 07:21
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My school wanted to incorporate Drama 3 in with Drama 1 and I refused to do this because they have two completely different curriculums! However, I have a Drama 4 class that is intentionally in a Drama 1 class. This Drama 4 student is the "student-teacher" and writes a one-act for the Drama 1 class. ...

RE: English teacher looking to become HQT in Theatre

Posted By Kayla Morgan 01-30-2017 07:24
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I have tried for years to get highly qualified, but the Ohio Department of Education wouldn't give me a clear direction. I discovered that I would have to go through a college and earn classes that fit their degree program. That was impossible for me because the community college in my area did not offer ...

RE: Required class reading of plays

Posted By Kayla Morgan 12-08-2016 09:56
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Our Town for beginning Drama is perfect. We start off the year with pantomime and so the play fits in perfectly. Also, this play is a very easy read, but yet provides a wide range of emotions for the characters. ------------------------------ Kayla Wilson Hillsboro OH

RE: Student Directors

Posted By Kayla Morgan 11-01-2016 09:38
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I have a Drama 4 course, which is like an independent study. That student will work with the Drama 1 students. I include the Drama 4 student in lesson plans and we build our way up to directing. I allow this student to write and direct. At this point, the student has been exposed to writing, production, ...

ITS Booth

Posted By Kayla Morgan 09-14-2016 07:14
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This is the second time my troope has been asked to set up a both for a community event. We are very excited, but we are having a hard time coming up with ideas. Last year we sold baked goods. Does anyone have any other ideas for what a troupe could sell/do at a booth? Thank You! ----- ...

RE: Rehearsal schedule for play and tips needed

Posted By Kayla Morgan 09-02-2016 12:44
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We rehearse twice a week from mid-September to a week before show (November 18th & 19th) from 3-5. I break down the blocking into page numbers so that only those needed are to come. Also, I set line memorization due dates so that students are clear on the expectations. I also set aside a Saturday or ...

RE: Drama Teacher Academy

Posted By Kayla Morgan 03-30-2016 11:56
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Do you earn college credit for completing these courses? Thank You, Kayla Wilson ------------------------------ Kayla Wilson Hillsboro OH

RE: Evening Of One Acts

Posted By Kayla Morgan 03-21-2016 09:37
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Two one-acts that involve comedic duet short scenes: It's Not You, It's Me by Don Zolidis & 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview by Ian McWethy. ------------------------------ Kayla Wilson Hillsboro OH

Troupe Director Supplemental

Posted By Kayla Morgan 03-18-2016 10:40
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I am just wondering if that are any troupe directors that do not get a paid supplemental for the troupe director position. I have been advocating for this position to be paid because it has never been a paid position in my school (as far as I know). Thank You, Kayla Wilson -------- ...

One Act w/5 Females

Posted By Kayla Morgan 09-23-2015 10:39
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My Drama III course has only 5 females and they would like to perform a comedy. I can't seem to find a one-act that fits my needs! Any ideas for shows or monologue collections? I have a very strong group of actors! Thank You, Kayla Wilson ------------------------------ Kayla Wilson ...

ODE & Drama License

Posted By Kayla Morgan 04-24-2015 12:28
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Has anyone earned a Drama License through the Ohio Department of Education? Can you tell me what that process was like? Thank You, Miss Wilson ------------------------------ Kayla Wilson Hillsboro OH ------------------------------

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