The Actor's Craft: Narrative and Voice · Theater Performance

Stagecraft and Design

Introduction to the technical side of theater including sets, lighting, and costumes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the lighting color change the audience's expectation of what will happen next?
  2. 2What can a costume tell us about a character's history before they even speak?
  3. 3How do set designers use limited space to represent multiple locations?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating TH.Cr1.1.4NCAS: Performing TH.Pr5.1.4
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: The Actor's Craft: Narrative and Voice
Period: Theater Performance

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