Louisiana K–6 theatre standards

Louisiana writes its own theatre standards. They are published as Louisiana Arts Content Standards, adopted 2004 and are not a version of a national framework. 31 of 46 are matched to a national standard.

Louisiana files all four arts disciplines under one CSP 'Arts (2004-)' family (classified art); split by discipline-prefixed code into art (Dance D-, Theatre TH-, Visual VA-) and music (M-). Re-run the extractor after any re-fetch (the fetcher regenerates draft/art.csv with all disciplines merged).

Framework: Louisiana Arts Content Standards
Adopted: 2004
Source last checked: July 24, 2026

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46 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

TH-AP-E1K–4
Understand and use basic theatre arts vocabulary, including language for describing theatre in various cultures/time periods
TH-AP-E2K–4
Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of theatre arts
TH-AP-E3K–4
Develop a basic understanding of the processes of creating, performing, and observing theatre
TH-AP-E4K–4
Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices in the creative processes for theatre arts
TH-AP-E5K–4
Identify and discuss how works of theatre and dramatic media affect thoughts and feelings
TH-AP-E6K–4
Share personal feelings or preferences about theatre and other dramatic works
TH-AP-M4K–4
Demonstrate awareness of various new ideas, possibilities, options, and situations pertaining to theatre arts
TH-CA-E1K–4
Describe in simple terms how voice, language, and technical elements are used in works of theatre and other dramatic media
TH-CA-E2K–4
Identify motivations, personality traits, and responses to emotional experiences in characters portrayed in dramatic literature and media
TH-CA-E3K–4
Identify and discuss the theme, message, or story idea conveyed in a dramatic work
TH-CA-E4K–4
Use basic theatre arts vocabulary to express and explain opinions about scripts and performances
TH-CA-E5K–4
Identify relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
TH-CE-E1K–4
Explore and express various emotions in interpersonal settings
TH-CE-E2K–4
Interact in group situations and show differentiation of roles through experimentation and role playing
TH-CE-E3K–4
Exhibit physical and emotional dimensions of characterization through experimentation and role playing
TH-CE-E4K–4
Create story lines for improvisation
TH-CE-E5K–4
Identify and express differences among reality, fantasy, role playing, and media representation
TH-CE-E6K–4
Develop awareness of technical dimensions of the dramatic form, such as theatrical space, scenery, costuming, and make-up
TH-HP-E1K–4
Recognize basic types and forms of theatre and dramatic media (film, television, and electronic media)
TH-HP-E2K–4
Recognize cultural differences in theatre productions and performances
TH-HP-E3K–4
Recall and recognize characters and situations in literature and dramatic media from the past and present
TH-HP-E4K–4
Recognize universal characters and situations in stories and dramas of various cultures and how theatre reflects life
TH-HP-E5K–4
Recognize careers in theatre arts and identify roles of theatre artists in various cultures and time periods
TH-HP-E6K–4
Recognize great theatrical works and great playwrights who have shaped the history of theatre
TH-AP-M15–6
Understand and use expanded theatre arts vocabulary, including terms related to theatrical periods, environments, situations, and roles
TH-AP-M25–6
Recognize that concepts of beauty differ from culture to culture and that taste varies from person to person
TH-AP-M35–6
Identify and discuss appropriate behaviors for creators, performers, and observers of theatre
TH-AP-M55–6
Describe the emotional and intellectual impact of theatrical works and dramatic performances
TH-AP-M65–6
Express intuitive reactions and personal responses to theatre and other dramatic works
TH-CA-M15–6
Explain how elements of theatre and principles of communication are used in works created for the stage and other dramatic media
TH-CA-M25–6
Analyze descriptions, dialogues, and actions to explain character traits, personality, motivations, emotional perceptions, and ethical choices
TH-CA-M35–6
Interpret and discuss the theme or social/political message conveyed in a dramatic work
TH-CA-M45–6
Use appropriate criteria and expanded theatre arts vocabulary to critique scripts, performances and productions
TH-CA-M55–6
Describe relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
TH-CE-M15–6
Demonstrate self-expression and various emotions individually and in groups
TH-CE-M25–6
Demonstrate role playing individually and in interpersonal situations
TH-CE-M35–6
Demonstrate physical and emotional traits appropriate to a variety of roles and characters
TH-CE-M45–6
Create improvisations and scripted scenes based on personal experience, imagination, literature, and history
TH-CE-M55–6
Compare/contrast and demonstrate various performance methods and styles
TH-CE-M65–6
Engage in individual and collaborative use of technical dimensions of the dramatic form such as theatrical space, scenery, set design, costuming, and make-up
TH-HP-M15–6
Describe types, forms, and patterns in theatre and dramatic media (film, television, and electronic media)
TH-HP-M25–6
Identify differences in theatre across cultures and how artistic choices and artistic expression reflect cultural values
TH-HP-M35–6
Identify and describe characters and situations in literature and dramatic media from the past and present
TH-HP-M45–6
Identify and discuss ways in which themes are revealed and developed in dramas of various cultures and time periods
TH-HP-M55–6
Describe and compare careers in theatre arts and roles of theatre artists in various cultures and time periods
TH-HP-M65–6
Identify major works of great playwrights and recognize contributions of prominent theatre artists

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