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Lesson 14 – Production
Research
Teaching Focus: In this lesson students will begin to familiarize themselves with the
people and personnel involved in the production of Peter Pan that they will see at the
Stratford Festival.
Curriculum
Expectations
Space
Materials
and Prep.
Drama B3.2 (demonstrate an understanding of the broader world of
drama and theatre by identifying and describing the roles and
responsibilities of key theatre personnel)
Writing 1.3 (Research)
Oral Communication 2.3 (Clarity and Coherence)
Regular classroom set-up
Access to the internet
Background history on the Stratford Festival and information related
to the 2010 production of Peter Pan
Prepared research sheets for each group with specific questions to
answer
Video clip of the SF production of Peter Pan (if available) or another
production of the play
Classroom Activities:
Researching
Group work
Information collecting and summarizing
Whole group discussion
Lesson
Play a promo clip of the play in production
(www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com)
Brainstorm about how many/what kind of people it takes to put on a play
Divide students into groups of 2 or 3 and have them research specific artistic
personnel involved in the SF production of Peter Pan as well as information
about the Avon Theatre, Flying by Foy and the history of the SF itself. Distribute
informational materials accordingly to each group, along with specific questions
to answer. Have the students present their findings to the class and assemble
all of the information.
Lesson Extension
Students record in their logs their expectations of the day spent at the Festival and
their predictions for what they will see in the production/performance of Peter Pan.
Peter Pan Study Guide 36
Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2010