Endurance is not it is basic levels of three dimensional developed. movement. No ever needs to be The students will write a short slapped, punched, kicked, or three minute script, performing interacted with violently. It just it as chamber theatre, and then has to look as though he is. as nonverbal movement. Often we use nonverbal The students will enact a folk or communication more effectively fairy tale nonverbally. than verbal. The students will employ a Developing flexibility and of staging that emphasizes a strength takes time and regular theme. practice. Demonstrate understanding the Muscle pain is not necessary. principles of reverse energy when fighting on Assessments: Bi-Weekly Personal Reaction Journal Personal Exercise and Stretching Journal Performance Stage Combat Choreography Nonverbal Scene Interdisciplinary Connections: Additional Resources: This unit has commonalities to the physical education Acting and Stage Movement. Meriwether Publishing, Ltd. classes and sports. Colorado Springs, CO. 1985 Dennis, Anne. The Articulate Body, The Physical Training of the Actor. Drama Book Publishers, NY. 1995 Wangh, Stephen. An Acrobat of the Heart, A Physical Approach to Acting, Inspired By the Work of Jerzy Grotowski. Random House. NY. 2000
Endurance is not it is developed. No ever needs to be slapped, punched, kicked, or interacted with violently. It just has to look as though he is. Often we use nonverbal communication more effectively than verbal. Developing flexibility and strength takes time and regular practice. Muscle pain is not necessary. basic levels of three dimensional movement. The students will write a short three minute script, performing it as chamber theatre, and then as nonverbal movement. The students will enact a folk or fairy tale nonverbally. The students will employ a of staging that emphasizes a theme. Demonstrate understanding the principles of reverse energy when fighting on Assessments: Bi-Weekly Personal Reaction Journal Personal Exercise and Stretching Journal Performance Stage Combat Choreography Nonverbal Scene Interdisciplinary Connections: This unit has commonalities to the physical education classes and sports. Additional Resources: Acting and Stage Movement. Meriwether Publishing, Ltd. Colorado Springs, CO. 1985 Dennis, Anne. The Articulate Body, The Physical Training of the Actor. Drama Book Publishers, NY. 1995 Wangh, Stephen. An Acrobat of the Heart, A Physical Approach to Acting, Inspired By the Work of Jerzy Grotowski. Random House. NY. 2000
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