New Hampshire K–6 theatre standards

collaborate to select interrelated characters, environments, and situations for classroom dramatizations

improvise dialogue to tell stories, then formalize their improvisations by writing or recording the dialogue.

imagine and clearly describe characters, their relationships, and their environments

use variations of locomotor and nonlocomotor movement and vocal pitch, tempo, and tone for different characters

assume roles in classroom dramatizations based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history.

visualize environments and construct designs to communicate locale and mood

organize available materials that suggest scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup in a collaborative group .

collaboratively plan and prepare improvisations

demonstrate various ways of staging classroom dramatizations such as using storytelling, video cameras, or movement

communicate information to peers about people, events, time, and place related to classroom dramatizations.

describe visual, aural, oral, and kinetic ( involving movement) elements in theatre, dramatic media, dance, music, and visual arts

compare how ideas and emotions are expressed in theatre, dramatic media, dance, music, and visual arts

select movement, music, or visual elements to enhance the mood of a classroom dramatization

identify connections between theatre and other disciplines in the curriculum.

identify and describe the visual, aural, oral, and kinetic elements of classroom dramatizations and dramatic performances

explain how the wants and needs of characters are similar to, and different than, their own

articulate emotional responses to and explain personal preferences about the whole as well as the parts of dramatic performances

analyze classroom dramatizations and, using appropriate terminology, constructively suggest alternative ideas for dramatizing roles, arranging environments, and developing situations; also suggest means of improving the collaborative processes of planning, playing, responding, and evaluating

identify and compare similar characters and situations in stories and dramas from and about various cultures, illustrate with classroom dramatizations, and discuss how theatre reflects life

identify and compare the various settings and reasons for creating drama and attending theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions

articulate the ways in which participation in theatre arts enhances daily lives.

discuss how creating theatre takes the efforts of many people with many different skills

describe a variety of professions in the field of theatre and identify careers that are associated with theatre

identify New Hampshire theatre resources (play groups, theatres, playhouses).

create, individually and in groups, characters, environments, and actions that create tension and suspense

refine and record dialogue and action

write simple scripts.

analyze descriptions, dialogue, and actions, in order to explain character motivation

invent character behaviors that align with the nature of a given script

demonstrate artistic choices, such as body alignment and diction, that develop characterizations

sustain character during ensemble interactions.

describe and use the relationships among scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, and make-up in creating an environment appropriate for the drama

analyze improvised and scripted scenes for technical requirements

design stage environments, including setting, sound and light from traditional and nontraditional sources

work collaboratively and safely to select and create elements of scenery, properties, lighting, and sound to signify environments

select or create costumes and make up to suggest character.

lead small groups in planning visual and aural elements and in rehearsing improvised and scripted scenes

through the use of theatre elements, demonstrate social, group, and consensus skills

explore the uses of the stage to enhance dramatic value

develop staging and blocking techniques.

apply research from print and other sources to script writing, acting, design, and directing choices.

describe and compare the presentation of characters, environments, and actions in theatre, musical theatre, dramatic media, dance, and visual arts

incorporate elements of dance, music, and visual arts to express ideas and emotions in improvised and scripted scenes

express and compare personal reactions to several art forms

describe and compare the functions and interaction of performing and visual artists and audience members in theatre, dramatic media, musical theatre, dance, music, and visual arts

describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of theatre and other arts disciplines are interrelated.

describe and analyze the effect of publicity, study guides, programs, and physical environments on audience response and appreciation of dramatic performances

articulate and support the meanings constructed from dramatic performances

use articulated criteria to describe, analyze, and constructively evaluate the effectiveness of artistic choices found in dramatic performances

describe and evaluate the perceived effectiveness of students' contributions (as playwrights, actors, designers, and directors) to the collaborative process of developing improvised and scripted scenes.

describe and compare universal characters and situations in dramas from and about various cultures and historical periods, illustrate in improvised and scripted scenes, and discuss how theatre reflects culture

analyze the emotional and social impact of dramatic events in their lives, in the community, and in other cultures

explain how culture affects the content and production values of dramatic performances

explain how social concepts such as cooperation, communication, collaboration, consensus, self-esteem, risk, sympathy, and empathy apply in theatre and daily life

describe the value and significance of theatre in their daily lives.

identify a variety of performance and production related careers in theatre arts (such as actor, technician, stage manager, and designer)

identify and experience New Hampshire theatre resources

explain the knowledge, skills, and discipline needed to pursue careers and avocational opportunities in theatre, film, television, and electronic media.