- A semester's worth of cumulative lessons that will turn your kids into real-deal actors
- Notes on how to introduce basic acting concepts in a way kids will instantly understand
- Suggested activities for both "younger" and "older" kids
- How to transition between activities and from lesson to lesson
- Contemporary new games like a "Facebook Character Profile"
- Reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson.
- What is Theatre? Students explore how theatre is the art of telling stories through live acting.
- Creating an Ensemble. Students learn to work together, build trust, and involve every member in a performance.
- Movement & Space. Students explore how pantomime and behavior can help tell a story.
- Character Development. Students explore what makes characters unique and how to create compelling characters onstage.
- Objective & Tactics. Students will think about the "why" behind every action.
- Using Your Voice: Students will understand the importance of articulation, projection and voice variation.
- Listening/Reacting. Students will understand how listening and reacting are an important part of being an actor.
- Stage Directions and Blocking. Students will understand the "principles of blocking" and how to stage a scene without instruction.
- And much more...