This week in 8th grade drama we are going to learn about the curriculum and the theatre space. We will work on some basic improvisation skills in some improvisation games. Then we will begin the first unit where we will create original characters which we will take through a series of scenes. The goal of the unit is to create a complex character.
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This week in 8th grade drama we will be working on Macbeth Soliloquy using vocal choral techniques. We will be Working on the final scene of Macbeth exploring the language of Shakespeare and stage combat.
This week in 8th grade drama we will work on the second witch's scene. We will learn about using movement and blocking in a scene. We will explore the soliloquy of Macbeth when he learns his wife has died. We will work on vocal techniques and learn about vocal "choral" work.
This week we will continue our work on Macbeth. We read the scene of Banquo's death. We will translate it into modern English and create choreography for the stage combat sequence. We will create an original scene based on characters who might be at the banquet for Banquo. We will explore the arc of a scene .
This week in 8th grade drama we will continue exploring the ideas and themes in Macbeth. We will look at the inner thought s of the characters, we will interpret the script for the death of Banquo and we will create stage combat.
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