What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Sometimes students want to make a prop or costume or continue writing outside of class. The amount of time a student spends on them will be completely up to them.Assessment
The teacher will be paying close attention to learner participation through physical and verbal cues, interaction, and will ask direct questions to determine whether or not there is both comprehension and interest in a particular activity. Assessment will be ongoing.Class Experience
Professor Imaginoria (the teacher, Jessica Gray, who teaches in costume & in character) will welcome students into The Imaginorium Wizarding Academy, a virtual Wizarding School of drama on The Rainbow Path. When students join the class they will be asked to take a "sorting quiz," and in their first class they will be sorted into one of our unique houses: Waverider (with the quality of peace, the color blue, and the mascot of the narwhal), Windhorse (with the quality of love, color green, and the mascot of the pegasus), Phoenixfire (with the quality of hope, the color red, and the mascot of a phoenix), or Stonedragon (with the quality of strength, the color yellow, and the mascot of a dragon). The Imaginorium is an inclusive Wizarding Academy. We accept and teach diversity of race, religion, class, sexual orientation, & gender identity at all age levels. We seek to create a safe space for all. Students will have an opportunity to learn about the seven founders of The Imaginorium Academy as we work on original staged reading dramatizations. We will be working on a play called: Atla: Hope's Journey It's a feminist mythology retelling creation of the world written by a 16-year-old. The play has 30 different characters but was written to be performed by far fewers actors. In its first performance only 9 actors managed well. Other activities planned for the 2023 school year include - The Key to the Rainbow Path (the founding of the school) - The In-Between (a student-written show) - Cosmos and the Universe Flower - The Cat-Tastrophe - Phoebe Phoenixfire and the Onethings - The Light of Joy - The Frogpocalypse - and more! According to the ongoing class's interests, Professor Imaginoria will guide students through acting & drama lessons based on The Rainbow Path. We do work on ongoing projects, so if you join the class based on a class opening we may be in the middle of a project. We will always work to welcome new students into the project. Students are welcome to drop in and out as needed, and their roles will be filled on an as-needed basis. If a student misses several times, they may not get the same role when they return. Activities include: - Reader’s theatre (including movement, costumes, and backgrounds when possible) leading to a virtual “performance” - Original character creation & drama games **Please Note Regarding Dates: I teach all of my ongoing classes indefinitely through the school year. Students are welcome to join at any time. If a new student joins, we will find a way for them to join the play we are working on. It has always worked.**
Learning Goals
#TH:Cr1.1
Anchor Standard: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
TH:Cr1.1.3
a. Create roles, imagined worlds, and improvised stories in a drama/theatre work.
b. Imagine and articulate ideas for costumes, props and sets for the environment and characters in a drama/theatre work.
c. Collaborate to determine how characters might move and speak to support the story and given circumstances in drama/theatre work.
TH:Pr4.1.3
a. Apply the elements of dramatic structure to a story and create a drama/theatre work.
b. Investigate how movement and voice are incorporated into drama/theatre work.
The plays are written specifically with the following Social Emotional Goals in mind:
1. Self-Awareness
The ability to recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior and to assess one’s strengths and limitations.
1A Individual demonstrates an understanding of one’s emotions.
1B Individual identifies when help is needed and who can provide it.
1D Individual demonstrates knowledge of their own personal strengths, cultural and linguistic assets, and aspirations.
2. Self-Management
The ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations and to set and work toward personal and academic goals.
2A Individual demonstrates the skills to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, impulses and stress in constructive ways.
Other Details
Supply List
Occasionally we may choose to make props or costumes. If we do, a suggested supply list will be sent to parents at least a week in advance. Students should also BYOW (bring your own wand) and dress in costume if possible to enhance the magic, but this is optional, of course. Also, I strongly recommend you get a copy of "Imagine the Key" Book One of the the Rainbow Path" , https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Key-Rainbow-Path-Book/dp/B09RGY5FJ5/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643310028&sr=8-2 OR https://books2read.com/u/brwQvE
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will provide links to the plays in digital form, but if students want to buy printed versions, they are available. The first play we are doing is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5NP9XH3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_2JRQ11BW8HCM860D7534
The other plays are available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VWN1FY7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9ZBZVBDZ8T3D6GWY26MV
And the novel "Imagine the Key" by Iris Imaginoria - https://books2read.com/u/brwQvE
or
https://www.amazon.com/Imagine-Key-Rainbow-Path-Book/dp/B09RGY5FJ5/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1643310028&sr=8-2
Teacher expertise and credentials
Jessica Gray earned a PhD in theatre from Louisiana State University, her MA in theatre from Florida State University, and her BA in theatre from the University of NC. She has been working with children and theatre for more than 20 years. She is the Artistic & Education Director The Imaginorium, which offers virtual summer and school break programs in Providence, Rhode Island (which they call "story-based theatre programs with a side of STEAM"). These camps are immersive role-playing opportunities for children to experience stories in a complete theatrical environment.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 150 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-18 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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