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an advanced print resource you can refer to for more in
depth research information. It has been provided courtesy
of Dr. Moira Day, University of Saskatchewan, Theatre
Department.
Activities:
Warm
Up:
Stand
in a circle, in neutral position, relaxed. Stretch
your shoulders down and drop your jaw and point your
tongue to the floor. Say haaah. Scrunch shoulders
to your ears, tighten face with mouth pulled open
wide and say heeeh. Repeat several times to loosen
up muscles and prepare for vocal work.
"Counting
... All Together Now" Stand
as a whole group, side by side, facing out towards an
open area. This works well on a stage (if not available
just use a gym or an open room). Take a deep breath and
at the exact same time count to ten in one breath. It
may take several tries to find the right speed and rhythm.
All actors must stay together.
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Then, try adding in a movement to the counting - such
as a body wave. Or, everyone stands with shoulders touching,
then you must move as one into a kneeling position,
and back up to standing - all while counting together.
Perhaps you can come up with ways to move.
In
groups of 3-5, look at the cave painting on-line
for a story to tell to the class. Tell the story
through chorus and movement.
Activities:
Assignment
One - Poster Assignment:
Read
about the time of the Greeks and the beginning
of theatre.
Use the information here , and other research
on the time to make a poster
to display in the classroom.
Include any images related to Greek period
they can find.
You
may wish to research a list of the most famous
plays & playwrights.
Or
you may choose to research Greek masks or
amphitheater designs.
Find
information about Greek theatre in the
above link.
Assignment
2 -
Choral Reading Assignment:
Select a text from Greek times to read
as a group. Find a way to present it
in an interesting manner (i.e.: mask,
levels, lights, in an amphitheater,
outside, add dance or movement, use
ritual, etc.)
The
institution of theater grew out of a
celebration of nature - all Greek theaters
are sculpted into the side of a hill
and offer a spectacular view so that
the audience never forgets theater's
roots.
For
a really cool Virtual Reality Tour
of this Theatre of Dionysus go to: "Theatre
of Dionysus" (source: Metis:
Quicktime VR tour)
Where
did the Greeks build their theatres
(choose 2)?
What
type of material(s) did the Greeks build
their theatres out of?
Journal
Note: Define the following words in your journal-
* catharsis * satyr * protagonist * amphitheater
* orchestra * pathos * hubris * philosophy * Furies
* irony * prologue * deus ex machina * satire
Evaluation: The
teacher may choose an element to formally evaluate use of time
for.
