a. Define Goals
b. Past Experience vs. New Experience
c. Opening Imagination
2. Creating a Foundation
a. Concentration: The Art of Focus
b. Observation: The Art of Detail
c. Awareness: The Art of Environment
d. Teamwork: The Art of Cooperation
e. Timing: The Art of Rhythm, PAce & Coordination
3. Intro to Pantomime Performance
a. History/Creation
b. Definition of Face & Body
4. Intro to Conversation Dialogue
a. Definition of Intent (What are you trying to accomplish.)
b. Speech Pattern
5. Intro to Improvisational Acting
a. History/Creation: The Comedia Del' Arte
b. Improv Acting Rules/Techniques
6. Story Development
a. Character Creation
b. Plot vs. Character
c. Dramatic Structure
1.Plot
2. Theme
3. Foreshadowing
4. Climax
5. Conflict
6. Exposition
7. Synopsis
7. Script Writing
8. Stagecraft
a. Theatre Vocabulary/ Jargon
b. Performance Area
1. Proscenium
2. Thrust
3. Arena
4. Ampitheatre
5. In-the-Round
c. Backstage Area
9. History
a. Greek & Roman
b. Japanese- Kabuki
c. England- Shakespeare
d. Italy- Opera
e. Untied States- Musicals
10. Technical Theatre
a. Costuming
b. Set Design/ Scenery
c. Properties
d. Sound Effects/ Musical Underscore
e. Make-Up Design
11. Vocal Definition
a. Annunciation
b. Diction
c. Breathing
12. Puppetry
a. French
b. Spanish
13. Production
a. Style
b. Movement
c. Environment