Utah K–6 theatre standards

Utah writes its own theatre standards. They are published as Utah Fine Arts Core Standards K-6 — Theatre, adopted 2016 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.

Split from the combined CSP 'Fine Arts (2016-)' art.csv by discipline letter (T). Replaces the superseded 1997-2016 CSP theatre family. See scripts/split-ut-arts.mjs — re-run after any re-fetch.

Framework: Utah Fine Arts Core Standards K-6 — Theatre
Adopted: 2016
Source last checked: August 2, 2026

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154 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

K.T.CO.1K
Identify similarities between story elements and personal experiences in dramatic play or guided drama experiences.
K.T.CO.2K
Identify connections to other content areas in dramatic play or guided drama experiences.
K.T.CR.1K
Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.
K.T.CR.2K
Arrange the physical playing space to communicate mood, time, and locale.
K.T.CR.3K
Create a scene or play with a beginning, middle, and end.
K.T.CR.4K
Define roles and responsibilities and participate in group decision making.
K.T.CR.5K
Create character through physical movement, gesture, sound, and/or speech and facial expression.
K.T.P.1K
Identify the character, setting, and essential events (plot) in a story that make up the dramatic structure, and use choices to shape believable and sustainable drama/theatre work.
K.T.P.2K
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively alone and cooperatively with a partner or in an ensemble.
K.T.P.3K
Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors.
K.T.P.4K
Use the body to communicate meaning through space, shape, energy, and gesture.
K.T.P.5K
Use voice to communicate meaning through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity.
K.T.P.6K
Use imagination to support artistic choices.
K.T.P.7K
Select materials to be use for scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, and sound effects for informal classroom presentations.
K.T.P.8K
Develop audience awareness in dramatic play and experiences.
K.T.P.9K
Share dramatic play and guided drama experiences within the classroom or with invited guests.
K.T.R.1K
Demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively, responding appropriately and expressing thoughts about classroom dramatizations and performances.
K.T.R.2K
Share personal responses about classroom dramatizations and performances.
K.T.R.3K
Identify what drama is and how it happens.
K.T.R.4K
Give and accept constructive feedback, using selective criteria to evaluate what is seen, heard, and understood in dramatizations.
1.T.CO.11
Identify similarities between story elements and personal experiences in dramatic play or guided drama experiences.
1.T.CO.21
Identify connections to other content areas in dramatic play or guided drama experiences.
1.T.CR.11
Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.
1.T.CR.21
Arrange the physical playing space to communicate mood, time, and locale.
1.T.CR.31
Create a scene or play with a beginning, middle, and end.
1.T.CR.41
Define roles and responsibilities and participate in group decision-making.
1.T.CR.51
Create character through imagination, physical movement, gesture, sound and/or speech and facial expression.
1.T.P.11
Identify the character, setting, and essential events (plot) in a story that make up the dramatic structure, and use choices to shape believable and sustainable dramatic work.
1.T.P.21
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively alone and cooperatively, with a partner or in an ensemble.
1.T.P.31
Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors.
1.T.P.41
Use body to communicate meaning through space, shape, energy, and gesture.
1.T.P.51
Use voice to communicate meaning through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity.
1.T.P.61
Use imagination to support artistic choices.
1.T.P.71
Select materials to be used for scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, and sound effects for informal classroom presentations.
1.T.P.81
Develop audience awareness in dramatic play and experiences.
1.T.P.91
Share dramatic play and guided drama experiences within the classroom or with invited guests.
1.T.R.11
Demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively and responding appropriately.
1.T.R.21
Share personal responses about classroom dramatizations and performances.
1.T.R.31
Identify what drama is and how it happens.
1.T.R.41
Give and accept constructive feedback, and use selective criteria to evaluate what is seen, heard, and understood in dramatizations.
2.T.CO.12
Identify similarities between story elements and personal experiences in dramatic play or guided drama experiences.
2.T.CO.22
Read, listen to, and tell stories from a variety of cultures, genres and styles, and identify connections to other content areas in dramatic play and guided drama experiences.
2.T.CR.12
Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.
2.T.CR.22
Arrange the physical playing space to communicate mode, time, and locale.
2.T.CR.32
Create a scene or play with a beginning, middle, and end.
2.T.CR.42
Define roles and responsibilities and participate in group decision making.
2.T.CR.52
Create character through physical movement, gesture, sound and/or speech and facial expression based on stories or through improvisation.
2.T.P.12
Identify the character, setting, and essential events (plot) in a story that make up the dramatic structure, and use choices to shape believable and sustainable drama/theatre work.
2.T.P.22
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively alone and cooperatively with a partner or in an ensemble.
2.T.P.32
Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors.
2.T.P.42
Use body to communicate meaning through space, shape, energy, and gesture.
2.T.P.52
Use voice to communicate meaning through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity.
2.T.P.62
Use imagination to support artistic choices.
2.T.P.72
Select materials to be use for scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, and sound effects for informal classroom presentations.
2.T.P.82
Develop audience awareness in dramatic play and experiences.
2.T.P.92
Share dramatic play and guided drama experiences within the classroom or with invited guests.
2.T.R.12
Demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively, responding appropriately, and expressing thoughts about classroom dramatizations and performances.
2.T.R.22
Share personal responses about classroom dramatizations and performances.
2.T.R.32
Identify what drama is and how it happens.
2.T.R.42
Give and accept constructive feedback; and use selective criteria to evaluate what is seen, heard, and understood in dramatizations.
3.T.CO.13
Identify similarities between story elements and personal experiences in dramatic play or guided drama experiences.
3.T.CO.23
Read, listen to and tell stories from a variety of cultures, genres, and styles; and identify historical, global, and social issues and connect them through a drama/theatre work.
3.T.CR.13
Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.
3.T.CR.23
Arrange the physical playing space to communicate mood, time, and locale.
3.T.CR.33
Write or record simple dramas that include the five Ws of who, what, where, when and why.
3.T.CR.43
Define roles, identify responsibilities, and participate in group decision making.
3.T.CR.53
Create character through imagination, physical movement, gesture, sound and/or speech and facial expression based on stories or through improvisation.
3.T.P.13
Identify the character, setting, and essential events (plot) in a story that make up the dramatic structure, and discover how choices shape believable and sustainable drama/theatre work.
3.T.P.23
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively alone and cooperatively with a partner or in an ensemble.
3.T.P.33
Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors.
3.T.P.43
Use body to communicate meaning through space, shape, energy, and gesture.
3.T.P.53
Use voice to communicate meaning through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity.
3.T.P.63
Use imagination to support artistic choices.
3.T.P.73
Select materials to be used for scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, and sound effects for informal classroom presentations.
3.T.P.83
Develop audience awareness using and understanding stage directions and basic blocking techniques.
3.T.P.93
Share dramatic play and guided drama experiences within the classroom or with invited guests.
3.T.R.13
Demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively and responding appropriately.
3.T.R.23
Share personal responses about classroom dramatizations and performances.
3.T.R.33
Identify what drama is and how it happens.
3.T.R.43
Give and accept constructive feedback and use selective criteria to evaluate what is seen, heard, and understood in dramatizations.
4.T.CO.14
Identify similarities between story elements and personal experiences in dramatic play or guided drama experiences.
4.T.CO.24
Read, listen to, and tell stories from a variety of cultures, genres, and styles; identify the characters, setting, plot, theme and conflict in these plays and stories; and identify historical, global, and social issues connecting them through a drama/theatre work.
4.T.CR.14
Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.
4.T.CR.24
Arrange the physical playing space to communicate mood, time, and locale.
4.T.CR.34
Write or record simple dramas that include the five Ws of who, what, where, when and why.
4.T.CR.44
Define roles, identify responsibilities, and participate in group decision making.
4.T.CR.54
Create character through imagination, physical movement, gesture, sound and/or speech and facial expression.
4.T.CR.64
Develop dialogue and actions that focus on the development and resolution of dramatic conflicts.
4.T.CR.74
Recognize that participating in the rehearsal process is necessary to refine and revise.
4.T.P.14
Analyze the character, setting, and essential events (plot) in a story that make up the dramatic structure, and use choices to shape believable and sustainable drama/theatre work.
4.T.P.24
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively alone and cooperatively with a partner or in an ensemble.
4.T.P.34
Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors throughout a scripted or improvised scene.
4.T.P.44
Communicate meaning using the body through space, shape, energy and gesture.
4.T.P.54
Communicate meaning using the voice through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity.
4.T.P.64
Use imagination to support artistic choices.
4.T.P.74
Select materials to be used for scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, and sound effects for informal classroom presentations.
4.T.P.84
Develop audience awareness using and understanding stage directions and basic blocking techniques.
4.T.P.94
Perform a variety of dramatic works for peers or invited audiences.
4.T.R.14
Demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively and responding appropriately.
4.T.R.24
Share personal responses about classroom dramatizations and performances.
4.T.R.34
Identify what drama is and how it happens.
4.T.R.44
Give and accept constructive feedback, analyze and describe strengths and weaknesses of own work.
4.T.R.54
Use selective criteria to evaluate what is seen, heard, and understood in dramatizations.
5.T.CO.15
Explain how drama connects oneself to one's community or culture.
5.T.CO.25
Read plays and stories from a variety of cultures and historical periods and identify the characters, setting, plot, theme, and conflict to better understand performance and design choices.
5.T.CO.35
Investigate universal or common social issues and express them through a drama/theatre work.
5.T.CR.15
Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.
5.T.CR.25
Arrange the physical playing space to communicate mood, time, and locale.
5.T.CR.35
Write or record simple dramas that include the five Ws of who, what, where, when, and why.
5.T.CR.45
Define roles, identify responsibilities, and participate in group decision making.
5.T.CR.55
Create character through physical movement, gesture, sound and/or speech and facial expression with age-appropriate outcomes.
5.T.CR.65
Develop dialogue and actions that focus on the development and resolution of dramatic conflicts.
5.T.CR.75
Recognize that participating in the rehearsal process is necessary to refine and revise.
5.T.P.15
Analyze the character, setting, and essential events (plot) in a story that make up the dramatic structure and use choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.
5.T.P.25
Perform as a productive and responsible member of an acting ensemble in both rehearsal and performance situations.
5.T.P.35
Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors throughout a scripted or improvised scene.
5.T.P.45
Communicate meaning using the body through space, shape, energy, and gesture.
5.T.P.55
Communicate meaning using the voice through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity.
5.T.P.65
Use imagination to inform artistic choices.
5.T.P.75
Select materials to be used for scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, and sound effects for informal classroom presentations.
5.T.P.85
Identify and use appropriate vocabulary to describe kinds of stage spaces, stage directions, areas of the stage, and basic blocking techniques.
5.T.P.95
Perform a variety of dramatic works for peers or invited audiences.
5.T.R.15
Demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively and responding appropriately.
5.T.R.25
Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.
5.T.R.35
Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.
5.T.R.45
Give and accept constructive and supportive feedback; analyze and describe strengths and weaknesses of own work.
5.T.R.55
Articulate and justifying criteria to evaluate what is seen, heard, and understood in classroom dramatizations and dramatic performances.
5.T.R.65
Recognize and share artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.
6.T.CO.16
Explain how drama connects oneself to one's community or culture.
6.T.CO.26
Read plays and stories from a variety of cultures and historical periods, and identify the characters, setting, plot, theme, and conflict to better understand performance and design choices.
6.T.CO.36
Investigate universal or common social issues and express them through a drama/theatre work.
6.T.CR.16
Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.
6.T.CR.26
Arrange the physical playing space to communicate mood, time, and locale.
6.T.CR.36
Write or record simple dramas that include the five Ws of who, what, where when and why.
6.T.CR.46
Define roles, identify responsibilities, and participate in group decision making.
6.T.CR.56
Create characters through imagination, physical movement, gesture, sound and/or speech and facial expression.
6.T.CR.66
Develop dialogue and actions that focus on the development and resolution of dramatic conflicts.
6.T.CR.76
Recognize that participating in the rehearsal process is necessary to refine and revise drama works.
6.T.P.16
Analyze the character, setting, and essential events (plot) in a story that make up the dramatic structure, and use choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.
6.T.P.26
Perform as a productive and responsible member of an acting ensemble in both rehearsal and performance situations.
6.T.P.36
Observe, listen, and respond in character to other actors throughout a scripted or improvised scene.
6.T.P.46
Communicate meaning using the body through space, shape, energy, and gesture.
6.T.P.56
Communicate meaning using the voice through volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity.
6.T.P.66
Use imagination to inform artistic choices.
6.T.P.76
Select materials to be used for scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, and sound effects for informal classroom presentations.
6.T.P.86
Identify and use appropriate vocabulary to describe kinds of stage spaces, stage directions, areas of the stage, and basic blocking techniques.
6.T.P.96
Perform a variety of dramatic works for peers or invited audiences.
6.T.R.16
Demonstrate audience skills of observing attentively and responding appropriately in classroom presentations, rehearsals, and live performance settings.
6.T.R.26
Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.
6.T.R.36
Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.
6.T.R.46
Give and accept constructive and supportive feedback; analyze and describe strengths and weaknesses of own work.
6.T.R.56
Articulate and justify criteria to evaluate what is seen, heard, and understood in classroom dramatizations and dramatic performances.
6.T.R.66
Recognize and share artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.
6.T.R.76
Identify and explain why artistic choices are made in a drama/theatre work.

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