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Analyze historical trends or patterns of stereotypes as represented on the American stage.
Assessment Strategies
Oral presentation, written product
Criteria
synthesize historical trends with modern social and cultural representations manifested in theatre
Identify common racial, cultural, and social stereotypes within a script
correlate stereotypes to theatrical genres
analyze selection of genre used by playwright to confront and/or perpetuate stereotypes
synthesize multiple scripts into a central theme with which you identify
product meets minimum guidelines as specified in instructor handout
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Examine the audience/performance dynamic.
Assessment Strategies
Written product – analysis
Criteria
identify production elements as they are presented during performance
identify director’s vision through critical analysis of performance and design elements
apply basic script analysis distinctions as they are represented in performance (plot construction, character development, historical context, cultural representations and style)
review inconsistencies of traditional representations with stylized directorial or design choices
communicate current social representations of performance
identify the performance impact on the audience (aesthetic distance) as it is intended and/or as it is practically achieved
examine performance consistencies or inconsistencies as they impact overall production concept
communicate design consistencies or inconsistencies as they impact overall production concept
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Examine script construction using Aristotle’s Elements of Theatre.
Assessment Strategies
Graphic representation of selected scripts
Criteria
identify theme with supporting evidence from the play
identify intentions of the playwright as it applies to historical context and current trends
relate plot construction to theatre group as communicated through performance, design or directing choices
relate psychological, emotional, and intellectual elements of character development in the script to a racial, cultural, or social group
demonstrate relevance and intention of musical/rhythmic elements in the script
identify patterns in dialogue variations as they relate to character and plot
describe use of space (spectacle) as interpreted by the audience
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Examine performance using Aristotle’s Elements of Theatre.
Assessment Strategies
Debate, observation
Criteria
identify theme through embodiment or physical representation with supporting evidence from the performance
determine playwright’s intent and how it’s played out through embodiment or physical representation
relate psychological, emotional, and intellectual elements of character development as embodied by the actor to a racial, cultural, or social group
demonstrate relevance and intention of musical/rhythmic elements in the performance
identify patterns in dialogue variations as they are played out in performance
describe use of space (spectacle) as interpreted by production designer
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Generate a plan for a production (director’s concept).
Assessment Strategies
Presentation, written product
Criteria
sound choices honor intention of playwright and director’s interpretation
lighting choices honor intention of playwright and director’s interpretation
set design honors intention of playwright and director’s interpretation
costume design honors intention of playwright and director’s interpretation
property design honors intention of playwright and director’s interpretation
makeup design honors intention of playwright and director’s interpretation
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Analyze historical trends, cultural perspectives and classifications of racial stereotypes as represented on the American stage.
Assessment Strategies
Oral presentation, written product
Criteria
identify common racial stereotypes within a script and performance
correlate racial stereotypes to theatrical genres
analyze selection of genre used by playwright to confront and/or perpetuate racial stereotypes
synthesize multiple scripts into a central theme with which you identify
product meets minimum guidelines as specified in instructor handout
compare and contrast how different playwrights portray race
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Analyze historical trends, cultural perspectives and classifications of gender stereotypes as represented on the American stage.
Assessment Strategies
Oral presentation, written product
Criteria
identify common gender stereotypes within a script and performance
correlate gender stereotypes to theatrical genres
analyze selection of genre used by playwright to confront and/or perpetuate gender stereotypes
synthesize multiple scripts into a central theme with which you identify
product meets minimum guidelines as specified in instructor handout
compare and contrast how different playwrights portray gender
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Analyze historical trends, cultural perspectives and classifications of religious stereotypes as represented on the American stage.
Assessment Strategies
Oral presentation, written product
Criteria
identify common religious stereotypes within a script and performance
correlate religious stereotypes to theatrical genres
analyze selection of genre used by playwright to confront and/or perpetuate religious stereotypes
synthesize multiple scripts into a central theme with which you identify
product meets minimum guidelines as specified in instructor handout
compare and contrast how different playwrights portray religion
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Analyze historical trends, cultural perspectives and classifications of sexual identity stereotypes as represented on the American stage.
Assessment Strategies
Oral presentation, written product
Criteria
identify common sexual identity stereotypes within a script and performance
correlate sexual identity stereotypes to theatrical genres
analyze selection of genre used by playwright to confront and/or perpetuate sexual identity stereotypes
synthesize multiple scripts into a central theme with which you identify
product meets minimum guidelines as specified in instructor handout
compare and contrast how different playwrights portray sexual identity
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Create original monologue.
Assessment Strategies
Performance – final project
Criteria
you create an original script
you offer feedback on a peer’s script
you workshop the script and incorporate peer feedback
you perform the monologue in front of a live audience using effective acting skills (diction, volume, gesture, emotion)
performance theme expresses your identity in relationship to gender, age, religion, race, or sexual identity