Acting 2 - Middletown High School

DRAMA/THEATRE
ESSENTIAL DISCIPLINE GOALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
ACTING 2
AESTHETICS:
The student will demonstrate the ability to recognize and describe the development of a variety of dramatic
forms over time and the aesthetic qualities they reflect.
HISTORICAL / CULTURAL & SOCIAL:
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the history, traditions and conventions of theatre,
dramatic texts and other literature of the theatre, and ways that diverse theories and forms of theatre satisfy
cultural needs, past and present.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
The student will demonstrate the ability to explore the creative process through theatrical activities and to
apply theatrical knowledge, principles, and practices to collaborative theatre presentations.
CRITICISM:
The student will demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and apply criteria for individual and group
contributions to the collaborative theatre process, dramatic texts, other literature of the theatre, theatrical
performances and productions.
Objective Skills / Content
AESTHETICS:
DR.INA.10 The student will be exposed to the variety and richness of various performance forms.
DR.INA.10.01 The student will identify and explain elements of various styles (e.g.
comedy, tragedy, and farce).
DR.INA.10.02 The student will incorporate various performance forms (e.g.
monologue, soliloquy, and speech).
DR.INA.15 The student will be able to identify and apply the core language of theatre.
DR.INA.15.01 The student will identify and explain acting terminology, stage
terminology, and play structure (e.g. exposition, climax, and falling action).
HISTORICAL / CULTURAL & SOCIAL:
DR.INA.20 The student will explore ways in which works of theatre express ideas about self, others,
places and events.
DR.INA.20.01 The student will compare and contrast significant developments in
theatre by periods and cultures.
DR.INA.20.02 The student will discuss and analyze how a play relates to his/her self
and society.
DR.INA.25 The student will recognize the role of theatre in the lives of people in the community.
DR.INA.25.01 The student will be able to identify and explain elements of education,
entertainment and propaganda in a performance.
DR.INA.25.02 The student will perform a piece that reflects the contribution of a
theatrical technique.
DR.INA.30 The student will examine the contribution of actors, directors and playwrights.

DR.INA.30.01 The student will read, analyze and perform the work of a playwright
that represents a specific culture and or historical period.
DR.INA.30.02 The student will identify the characteristics that are unique to an actor,
director or playwright representing a specific culture and or historical period.
DR.INA.35 The student will recognize the relationship of theatre to other disciplines.
DR.INA.35.01 The student will relate and apply ideas, suggestions and activities found
in English, math, science and social studies essential curriculum.
CREATIVE EXPRESSION:
DR.INA.40 The student will recognize the range of techniques and styles used in creating
theatre.
DR.INA.40.01 The student will explore acting techniques (e.g. Stanislavski, Method,
and Meisner) in individual performance work.
DR.INA.40.02 The student will explore and experiment with various styles of theatre
(e.g. comedy, tragedy, and improvisation) in individual performance work.
DR.INA.40.03 The student will experiment with a variety of classical and
contemporary works in individual performance work.
DR.INA.45 The student will identify a variety of technical elements used in theatrical
production.
DR.INA.45.01 The student will explore the elements of technical theatre (e.g. lighting,
stage management, and make-up) and their functions in individual work.
DR.INA.50 The student will identify specific physical techniques used in acting.
DR.INA.50.01 The student will identify and apply the principles of stage movement
(e.g. LeCoq, Alexander, Tai Chi).
DR.INA.50.02 The student will identify and apply the principles of voice and
speech.
DR.INA.55 The student will identify and apply elements of play writing.
DR.INA.55.01 The student will construct or adapt imaginative scripts and collaborate
with actors to refine scripts so the stories and their meanings are conveyed to an
audience.
DR.INA.60 The student will become aware of unique traits and relationships that define a
specific character.
DR.INA.60.01 The student will demonstrate the ability to use theatrical knowledge to
create and sustain characters that communicate with audiences.
DR.INA.60.02 The student will create and project subtleties of character, motivation
and behavior using speech, voice and movement in an individual production piece.
CRITICISM:
DR.INA.65 The student will apply aesthetic criteria in responding to selected performed and
written work.
DR.INA.65.01 The student will use prescribed and individual criteria to evaluate and
describe the characteristics of theatrical performances and productions.
DR.INA.65.02 The student will analyze dramatic texts and other literature of the
theatre to identify and describe the presence of theatrical conventions that influence
performance.
DR.INA.65.03 The student will write critical reviews of selected theatre performances
using established criteria and appropriate language for the art form.

DR.INA.65.04 The student will evaluate performances and productions by comparing
them to similar or exemplary models.
DR.INA.70 The student will develop and continually refine a process for self-evaluation and
improvement within a variety of theatrical contexts.
DR.INA.70.01 The student will develop and apply standards for evaluating personal
contributions in collaborative experiences in the theatre classroom setting.
DR.INA.70.02 The student will evaluate personal performance and production
activities using established and individual criteria.