Middle School Level Teacher guide. This unit is about the craft of bringing characters to life on stage, from super-secret script analysis to jaw-dropping, opening-night performance. Uncovering facts from the script, imagining the greatest wants and desires for the character and bringing it all together in a magnificent performance is made easy in this unit. Script analysis becomes an effortless and easy process of discoveries within these lessons filledwith game play and peer support.

Student work book that accompanies the Character Magic Teacher Guide. It can be used as self study.

High School Level

Middle School Level Teacher guide.

Keys to Characterization will give students an overview of script analysis and acting techniques to get on stage and shine bright. Teachers have a clear set of instructions that create engaging and flexible lessons that make sense to administrators, teachers, parents, and most importantly to the students who are practicing skills toward great performances.

Student Work Book that accompanies Keys to Characterization.

High School Level

Middle School Lesson plans for Acting Fundamentals.

Power up your performances look at the basic building blocks of creativity including observation, concentration, listening, character building techniques and more. Enjoy exploring acting skills through game place and scene performances.

Student Study Guide for Acting Fundamentals

In this unit students will …

Develop characterization based on sensory and emotional recall,

Dramatize literary selections and imitate life experiences, and

Develop simple observations about theatrical performances.

High School Level lesson guides for Acting Fundamentals

By the end of the unit students can..

Develop characterization,

Dramatize selections, and

Develop oral and written observations.

All Level lesson guides

This is a student favorite!

I’ve included three flexible units which I would tailor the learning experience based on available time, student interest, and their level of engagement in improvisation.

All Level Student guide

This companion student guide aligns with Unit One of Improvisation Magic! Teacher Guide. It’s perfect for ending class with seated reflection. It provides an alternative assignment for absent students.

All Level Lesson guides

Explore the stage floor and discover how purposeful movement shapes audience response. Students learn to respond to their environment and scene partners with intention, build a shared theatre vocabulary, and move confidently on stage.

All Level Student guide

All Level Lesson guides for stage movement