Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Improvisation
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
It is NOT
punking or joking
Candid Camera
Punk'd
Improv Everywhere
Free Hugs Campaign
INVISIBLE THEATRE IS…
http://youtu.be/hDJ2PpSxYaU
FAVORTISM
http://youtu.be/EzSFtVvIJhY http://youtu.be/APiJyzv4sAo
http://youtu.be/OIjpj3GLtsg
BULLIED
RACISIM http://youtu.be/jX2_-VmgO7w
http://youtu.be/qGiVX9uVB3I http://youtu.be/Ny9OMv-KNgo
http://youtu.be/Mw-qpT7DjaI
http://youtu.be/COOu7MZ2OvI
http://youtu.be/lnvsGFGqfW8
CHEATING Anti-Semitism
http://youtu.be/15KP0HRLf0c http://youtu.be/BRX31HOikws
http://youtu.be/5N21Bkr_KYs
PATRIOTISM
http://youtu.be/FbWmBUONtFY
ASSIGNMENT
PREPLANNING PERFORMANCE
1. Scenario Rough draft 1. Journal about the
2. Scenario Final draft performance; could last
3. Discuss/plan with adult
from 1day – weeks
about event; plan a date,
review POST PERFORMANCE
4. Gather necessary items; 1. Adult Evaluation
tape recorder, props,
2. Student Evaluation
costumes, etc.
3. In Class presentation
PROJECT GUIDELINES
Name________________________________
Topic: ________________________________
Actors: ________________________________
Adult Name: __________________________
Adult Contact info: ____________________
FORM #1
SCENARIO 50 pts
ACTION #1
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Reflect honestly about the event which took place. Do you think this project
was a success? Explain why.
What was the first thing that caused your spectators to become spect-actors?
ACTOR’S PERFORMANCE
maintained believability (never broke character)
good vocal / facial expressions
followed through on prepared actions within the scripted scenario
effective use of improvisational skills
PROJECT
well chosen issue; important and of genuine concern for spectators
spectators became spect-actors
THE ACTOR
responsible, reliable, & trustworthy (with this project) cooperative; worked well with others
involved, including you - the adult
PROJECT EVALUATION 100 pts
well chosen issue; important and of genuine concern for
spectators
approved rough draft and final typed scenario
turned in completed forms
adult evaluation
journal of recorded events
self and project evaluation
correctly followed the rules and guidelines set forth in the project
performance was successful; performed on time
issue was examined within the performance
spectators became spect-actors
SAMPLE TOPICS
Favoritism Abortion
Homophobia Theft
Racial slurs; Racism Teen Pregnancy
Dating abuse Abstinence
Segregation Interracial relationships
Student rights War effort / anti war effort
Discrimination Student loyalties vs. teacher
Cheating loyalties
Depression Safe sex / teen pregnancy /
Disabilities abstinence
Stalking; Teen Harassment Stereotypes
Sexism Ageism
Eating disorders Respect