“What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out” by Alfred Hitchcock

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           Drama Club

 

Drama Resources


ABWAG to Learn Acting

Acting on the Web

Acting Workshop Online 

America Variety Stage

Creative Drama and Theater for Youth

Drama Activities and Fillers

Educational Theater Association

Getting Started in Acting

Guide to Playwriting

High School Theater

Improvisational Situations - Scroll down the the 9-12 section.

Introduction to Acting - Unit plan.

Learn Improv

Method Acting Procedures

Performing Arts Resources

Radio Days

Retelling the Classic Tales

Stem~Net's Drama Links

The Actors Source Home Page

The American Mime Theater

The Art and Science of Theater

Theater Games

Theatrelink

The Costume Page

The Puppetry Home Page

The Study of Costumes

Warm-Up Activities

WWW Virtual Library for Theater and Drama


 

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Photo Gallery           Student               Actors and Actresses and Student Podcasts

 

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  Drama Club 9th & 10th Graders

Drama Club Accomplishments!

Halloween Play Performed:  "Am Ax-Girlfriend"

Radio Script:  "Whose on First"

Role-Played various Scholastic Scope Plays

Activity: Study Past Actors / Actresses

Look at some famous actors from differing eras. View the video clips of their work

   Three Stooges  Nancy Cartwright  Shirley Temple  Bruce Willis

 Jerry Lewis   Charlie Chaplin

 
Write a brief review for each clip.  Answer questions:


What style does each actor have?
What are the similarities?
What are the differences?
Do you think the techniques they use are still relevant today
How could you possibly update some of the Styles?
Which styles did you find most appealing and why?

How to write a review:  Write a Review


Activity: Practice Sentences to Speak


1. Some people reason that "seeing is believing". They feel that they are frequently deceived.
2. Bill saw a big pickerel swimming in the ripples. He licked his lips in anticipation of a delicious fish dinner.
3. Several veteran members of the Senate expressed displeasure. Special legislation to regulate the selling of eggs was not necessary, they said.
4. Sally banged the black Packard into a taxicab. It was badly damaged by the crash.
5. I am unable to understand my Uncle Gus. He mutters and mumbles about nothing.
6. John started across the yard toward the barn. His father remarked calmly that he'd better not wander too far.
7. Is Shaw the author of "Walking on the Lawn"? I thought it was Walter Hall.
8. Captain Hook pushed through the bushes to the brook. From where he stood it looked like an ambush.
9. As a rule we go canoeing in the forenoon. The pool is too cool in June.
10. Hugh refused to join the musicians' union. His excuse was viewed with amusement.
11. Don't go home alone in the snow. You'll be cold and soaked and half frozen.
12. Powler wants to plow all the ground around his house. Somehow I doubt if the council will allow it.
13. The agent remained away all day. Late at night he made his way to the place where the sailors stayed.
14. The tile workers were fighting for higher prices and more time off. They tried to drive back the strike breakers.
15. The boys toiled noisily in the boiling sun. They enjoyed the work that Roy avoided.
16. Mr. Miller had climbed many mountains. But the bottomless chasm that he glimpsed dimly before him was the mightiest in his memory.
17. Laden down by their burdens, Dan and Ned ran from the barn into the open. Their keen senses warned them that the tornado was not far distant.
18. The monk singing in the evening light had no inkling that anything was wrong. Suddenly the strong tones of the gong rang out.
19. Part way up the slope above the pool was a popular camping spot. Many people stopped there for picnic suppers among the pines.
20. The British were not bothered about the robbery. They believed that they could bribe the Arab to betray his tribe.
21. After waiting for twenty minutes the train left the station for the western front. The veterans went to sleep, but the excited recruits sat and talked all night.
22. The doll's red dress was soiled and muddy, but the ragged child hugged it adoringly.
23. Old Katy had a particular dislike for hawks and crows. She called them "wicked creatures".
24. As the big dog began to dig under the log, Gary forgot his hunger and grabbed his gun.
25. Early every summer our barn is covered with brilliant red roses. The broad crimson roof draws admiring crowds from far and near.
26. Lawyer Clark held his little felt hat and his black gloves in his lap. He silently placed the valise containing the wills on the table.
27. "For breakfast", said father, "I find that coffee is the staff of life. I refuse to be softened by all this foolishness about half a grapefruit."
28. I believe I'll save this heavy veil. The vogue might be revived eventually.
29. We thought that the theory about the death of the author was pathetic. But we had faith that something would lead to the truth.
30. My father finds it hard to breathe in this weather. Even the heather withers.
31. The successful student of voice in speech does not assume that class exercise is sufficient. He also practices by himself outside of class.
32. My cousin's play "The Zero Zone" is pleasant and amusing. But it won't be chosen for a prize because it doesn't deserve it.
33. A flash of lightning showed the fishing ship in the shallows close to shore. With one
great crushing motion the ocean dashed it against the shoal.
34. Even before the explosion at the garage the Persian made a casual allusion to sabotage.
35. Hurry back anyhow Harry. It will help if you only hear half of the rehearsal.
36. "What is that"? he whispered. Somewhere from the left came the whistle of a bobwhite.
37. Wait until the weather is warm. Then everyone will want to walk in the woods.

 

 

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