Drama for Homeschoolers
Specifically designed for homeschoolers, this 6-week course is where students will learn basic elements of drama, as well as work towards a final online presentation.
The Children's Theatre Project Ltd.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(364)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is ideal for learners with no previous dramatic experience. It is 45-minutes in length and held once a week for six-consecutive weeks. Geared towards homeschooling families who wish to have their learner have drama as a part of their curriculum, students will learn the fundamentals of theatre techniques and apply them to a performance at the end of the course. At every class learners will learn how to act through educational and fun theatre games, character development exercises, as well as speech and diction. In the second half of each class, learners will rehearse and be a part of a small published scripted play. On the last day of the course our students will perform a virtual online play. ***The play selected will depend on the amount of learners enrolled in each section. The play will be no more than ten-minutes in length and will be a modern take on a classic Fairytale or Folktale. Please see list of plays below that may be selected. List of Plays - Drama for Homeschoolers 2022/2023 • Cinderella (Comical take on the traditional story) • Little Red Riding Hood (Comical take on the traditional story) • The Frog Prince (Kid friendly adaptation) • Jack and the Beanstalk (Kid friendly comedic adaptation) • The Midas Touch (Updated comic version of traditional tale) • Wizard of Oz (Kid friendly ten-minute adaptation) Drama For Homeschoolers Course Breakdown: Week 1- • Welcomes. • Introductions & Ice Breakers. • Vocal & Movement Warm-Up • Nine parts of the stage demonstration. • Actors will participate in various fun, energetic and educational theatre games for the duration of the first class. Week 2- • Welcomes. • Actors Vocal & Movement Warm-up. • Theatre Games: Actors will spend attention on connecting emotion with words, as well as play some theatre games where character development is practiced. • Group discussion of the selected play. • First read through of the play. Week 3- • Welcomes. • Actors Vocal & Movement Warm-up. • Strengthening the actor’s voice: Voice projection & diction exercises will be this week’s focus. • Casting and read through of the selected play in the assigned roles. • Assign homework for the following week's class. Week 4- • Welcomes. • Actors Vocal & Movement Warm-up. • Theatre Games: Storytelling through movement is this week’s focus. • Rehearse play. • Assign homework for the following week Week 5- • Welcomes. • Actors Vocal & Movement Warm-up. • Theatre Games: Focus and concentration exercises will be this week’s focus. • Dress Rehearsal: Actors come to class in costume. • Assign homework for the following week. Week 6 • Welcomes. • Actors Vocal & Movement Warm-up. • Final Show & Farewells.
Learning Goals
Students will work on and develop the following skills:
• Self-esteem.
• Reading out loud with confidence in front of others.
• Acting techniques.
• Speech and articulation.
• Develop a strong work ethic.
• Effectively interpret a scripted play.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
***All learners participating in the course must have strong reading skills.
***This class is only scheduled early and mid-afternoon, Monday to Friday EST (Eastern Standard Time). Should you wish to enroll in one of our and after school courses, we recommend starting out with our Rising Star Acting Course Level- 1.
***Performing virtually does have limitations. As per Outschool’s policies, household members are welcome to watch their child perform live from afar and a comfortable distance from the actors device. Parents/family/friends are unable to join the zoom meeting and view the show. Household members are able to view the video, which will be posted in the classroom the next day. For your child’s safety, Outschool policies does not permit the video of the performance to be emailed or edited.
***The selected play chosen for this class will not exceed fifteen to twenty minutes in length.
***Auditioning for specific roles is not part of CTP's methodology. All parts will be assigned by the teacher and posted in the classroom after the first week of the course. Focus is spent on the techniques that are applied to the role and not the amount of lines or size of the part.
***A medium to large open space is required. Comfortable clothing such as athletic or dance attire works perfectly well. As for shoes, if your child is participating on a hard surface floor such as hardwood or tile, a pair of running shoes are recommended for proper support. Should your child be in a carpeted room, non-stick socks work. No prior stretching or warming up is required and water bottles are a must!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Drama for Homeschoolers will be instructed by Mr. Howard Kane.
Mr. Kane has been teaching the craft of Acting and Musical Theatre to children for thirty-two years. Prior to founding The Children's Theatre Project in 2000, Mr. Kane headed up the drama departments at Toronto Montessori Schools and the North York Montessori Learning Centre. Prior to teaching, Mr. Kane had a long career as a performer in New York City where he studied and performed on Broadway and Off-Broadway. His highly energetic and positive teaching methods have been recognized in 2012, when his school was nominated for The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce for an Excellence in Business Achievement Award. Mr. Kane currently has many of his former students working in the performing arts industry as well as currently studying in highly recognized arts programs at the secondary and University level. Reviews
Live Group Class
$95
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-6 learners per class
