We learn while having a great time!

Each student tells a story and the class gets to act it out on the stage.

Costuming

is always

fun-it’s like

dress up!

The poses we make on the stage show content and

meaning.

The way we

move our bodies

and our gestures

tell a part of the

story.

This is how we show the

audience what our character

feels.

Eye contact is also

necessary

Facial

expression

is also part

of acting.

Learning to relax on stage will help us with our future

presentations.

Connecting with the audience is

important.

We learn to work together

… and cooperate in

performances

We practice stage pictures for the

audience.

Using different

levels makes our

stage picture more

interesting.

Words only tell part of

the story, or facial and

body language tell

it also.

We learn about other cultures.

And

about

props.

We develop characterizations.

We use our imaginations and creativity.

We explore our

different blocking

options.

Combining eye contact, gestures, and facial expression is

a learned skill for the stage.

In our

imagination and on the stage we go to different countries.

We imagine what it is like for children there.

We imagine how it is different

than America.

It is a good way to use our critical

thinking skills.

When we tell our stories, we use all of these ideas.

We create our own scenic

designs.

We share our different ideas.

Different designs

and colors work to

create the feeling of countries.

Different poses teach us to

create visual interest on the

stage and in film.

When an audience shows up at the shoot, we

really ham it up!

We learn to perform

sitting and standing.

Even snoozing is a choice for our performances.

It shows great contrast when we change

positions!

And we can use our costumes as props!

Taking direction when changing expression and poses keeps an audience interested.

Besides all of this learning, we

make lasting memories,

and have a whole lot of

fun!!