The Stage: Drama and Character · Theater Performance

Improvisation and Reaction

Practicing the art of spontaneous response and listening to fellow performers.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is 'Yes, and...' the most important rule in improvisation?
  2. 2How do we stay in character when something unexpected happens?
  3. 3How can we build a scene together using only non-verbal cues?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Drama - Grade 3
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: The Arts
Unit: The Stage: Drama and Character
Period: Theater Performance

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