4-H
University Missouri of Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development
Theatre Arts Project Brief
Learning Objectives Practice and develop the life skills of self expression Communicate with others Understand the techniques of leading self and others Practice making decisions Develop marketable skills Develop ability for thinking critically Recognize theatre arts activities as outlets for individuality and self-expression Fair Projects Costume created for a character including a written Day in My Life monologue Puppet made by exhibitor (no kits) Panel picture story (at least 3 panels) Display of props for a well known fairy tale or specific culture 10-20 sentence character-based monologue Play promptbook Display on stage lighting Collage of puppet types from around the world Display on make up Three word script (no more than two typed pages) Costume for a character representing a specific culture or time period Display on character development Set design, costume list and prop list for a selected play including script Demonstration Ideas Demonstrate familiarity with acting through the experience of movement, voice and speech, characterization, play building and playing a scene Demonstrate puppetry and stagecraft skills Illustrate technology from a different time period, in character as a person of that era Demonstrate stage props and their functions Demonstrate makeup and costuming practices Field Trips Visit a theatre production. Watch a rehearsal for a play, then see the play performed live. Interview the cast afterwards. Take an Internet field trip, visiting the great performances throughout modern history. Ideas for Speech Topics History of the theatre Modern influences of the Commedia delarte Acting techniques Performing on stage vs. on screen Building leadership skills through theatre arts Making a difference with performances Critical Thinking What is the difference between acting and performing in character? How should one make decisions about costume design? For a pantomime artist to communicate an idea effectively, what things are required? What leadership qualities should a good director have? Community Service Perform for a kindergarten class, nursing facility or retirement home. Involve the audience! Create a skit around a healthy message or environmental theme. Lead a workshop for younger children, teaching them acting techniques and/or stagecraft. Science & Technology How have you used science and technology in this project area? Examples: Filming performances with digital video and editing the footage with video editing software. Perform as historic characters interacting with current technology, or vice versa. Study the effects of different intensities and shades of light on the stage and mood.
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Show Me Character Trustworthiness Always be on time or early for meetings, rehearsals and performances Follow through on your commitments; everyone is counting on you to do your part Be dependable and help out to make sure your performance is the best possible Respect Value everyones differences and use them to make the team stronger Portray your characters integrity with to their motivations, values and dreams. Tackle serious issues with respect for all sides Respect the art by always putting your best effort into every performance Understand that everyone has different talents and interests. Respect the choices people make about the jobs they would like to do Responsibility Be on time or early to practices and performances Take ownership of your tasks and do your best; dont try to give the workload to someone else Help others when you can, so the entire production is as great as possible Take time to learn your lines, and to know about the tools and technology you are using. Fairness Seek first to understand before judging the intentions of others Take turns being the lead role; that way everyone shares the work Listen to everyones ideas before making a group decision Be open-minded when choosing scripts and theatre jobs; it may not sound like what you want to do at first, but may work out in the end.
Caring Share what you have learned with others Go out of your way to perform for a local group of young people or elderly Resolve disagreements off the set or stage Appreciate your fellow project members and everyone that makes your high quality performances possible Citizenship Know your groups goals and help it reach those goals Do what is best for the common good of your group and your community Share important information with your community through theatre Offer your skills to organizations in your community Use your craft to help promote messages and ideas that benefit the community Always be a good role model Show Me Standards Missouri 4-H members will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas, communicate effectively, recognize and solve problems, make decisions and act as responsible members of society. 4-H members will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of: Communication Arts participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas; identifying and evaluating relationships between language and culture. Fine Arts process and techniques for the production, exhibition or performance of one of more of the visual or performed arts
Resources 251 Theatre Arts 1 Y620 4-H Project Record Y2510 Play the Role LG2500 Theatre Arts, Group Activity Helpers Guide 252 Theatre Arts 2 Y620 4-H Project Record Y2520 Become a Puppeteer LG2500 Theatre Arts, Group Activity Helpers Guide
253 Theatre Arts 3 Y620 4-H Project Record Y2530 Set the Stage LG2500 Theatre Arts, Group Activity Helpers Guide 241 Communications Toolkit: Fun Skill-Building Activities to Do with Kids To sample the communication toolkit, go to http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/toolkit.html
Communications Toolkit 4H1560 available from Michigan State University at http://web2.msue.msu.edu/bulletins/inventorysearch.cfm To Order Extension Publications online at http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/shop/ or by phone [phone] For additional resources check with your local University of Missouri Extension Center or the 4-H Source Book at http://www.4hmall.org/educationalresources.aspx.
Missouri 4-H http://4h.missouri.edu/
Rev 8/08 DD