Creating Worlds: Imaginary Environments
Students will use imagination and physical space to create believable imaginary environments without props or sets.
Key Questions
- How can actors use their bodies and voices to create the illusion of a specific location?
- Design a scene that clearly establishes an imaginary setting through actor choices alone.
- Compare how different actors might interpret and portray the same imaginary environment.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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