Characters and Conflict · Theater Performance

The Art of Improvisation

Practicing spontaneous reaction and collaboration through theater games and unscripted scenes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does saying 'yes, and' help build a scene with a partner?
  2. 2What makes a spontaneous moment feel real to an audience?
  3. 3How do we handle mistakes when performing without a script?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Drama - Grade 4
Grade: Grade 4
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Characters and Conflict
Period: Theater Performance

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