Theatrical Expression and Character · Theater Performance

The Mechanics of the Stage

An overview of technical theater including lighting, sound effects, and set design to support a narrative.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can lighting be used to signify a change in time or location?
  2. 2What role does the set play in establishing the constraints of a character's world?
  3. 3How do soundscapes heighten the dramatic tension of a live performance?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Drama - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Theatrical Expression and Character
Period: Theater Performance

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