Elementary Theater

ELEMENTARY THEATER (K-5TH/6TH GRADE)

Instructor: Angela Beale

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Theatre – What is theatre? Exploring stories and characters.

2. Voice & Movement – Using body and voice to express emotions and ideas.

3. Improvisation & Creative Play – Building confidence and teamwork through games.

4. Storytelling & Character Development – Creating characters and acting out short scenes.

5. Stage Skills – Learning about stage directions, audience awareness, and ensemble work.

6. Putting It All Together – Rehearsing and presenting a short group performance.

Objectives:

Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic theatre skills including projection, movement, and expression.

• Work cooperatively in an ensemble, respecting and supporting peers.

• Use imagination to create characters and act out original or familiar stories.

• Show increased confidence in public speaking and performance.

• Recognize theatre as a form of storytelling, creativity, and collaboration.

Class size: 10-15 students