Free performing arts resources for GATE

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE, Scripts

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Emergency Substitute Lesson | Technical Theater Choice Boards| FREE

Created by

Arts & Music, Drama, Other (ELA)

FREE! Give drama students opportunities for differentiation or engaging distance learning. This choice board lesson sample provides students an opportunity to learn about designers of costume for the Broadway musical, Wicked. Excellent for gifted learners or students who need independent study or an alternative assignment. How do I use this in my classroom? A teacher could assign this lesson to be completed at home, in-class or as an independent study. Check out the Choice Board Bundle! Note:

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

GATE, Lesson

FREE Teachers' Workday Script Drama Club Readers' Theater

Created by

Simone Ryals

I think the subject matter may have been a bit too sarcastic for some people's tastes, so I just converted this to a freebie in the hopes that you might enjoy my writing style and consider other readers' theater scripts for your elementary drama club or intermediate classroom. Of course, please do feel free to use this script if you wish. It may have been a personal vent, but it turned out to be a real hit with the children!This script is a comedic jab at all of the so-called educational exper

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

What's in the Box? Improvisation/Movement Exercise

Created by

pix'topher productions

"What's in the Box?" is an improvisation/movement exercise that challenges students to follow a prompt to carry a box from one location to another in front of a class. The goal is to carry the box in such a fashion that the class correctly deduces what the prompt stated. The file includes forty prompts that require the students to use all five senses to demonstrate the prompted suggestion. This PowerPoint presentation was created by pix'topher productions.What's in the Box? by pix'topher product

Subjects:

Drama

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Radio Drama Script FREE SAMPLE Frankenstein's Mystery Grades 8 to 10 Horror

Created by

Drama, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories

THIS IS A SAMPLE OF Frankenstein's Mystery, an electrifying radio play that resurrects Mary Shelley's timeless tale in a mesmerizing audio experience, skillfully combining classic storytelling with the dynamic world of radio theater. This production offers a comprehensive package that not only delivers a riveting performance but also provides valuable resources for directors, actors, and educators. If you decide to perform for the public, there are no royalties to pay. The Story: Frankenstein's

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE, Scripts

Play Directing Tips for Beginning and Advanced Theater Stage Makeup

Created by

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Vocal Music

STAGE MAKEUP! You have decided to jump into the world of directing a theatrical production. The minute you make this decision, a barrage of questions from various people involved on the production come flying toward you. Frazzled by all them, you nearly give up before you've started. You need answers and advice--fast! Never fear--I am here to save you. I have come to your rescue. You see, I've been in your position. Forty years ago, I directed my first production, "The Miracle Worker" (a he

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Grades:

12th, Adult Education

Types:

Teacher Manuals, GATE

DICKEN'S "OLIVER TWIST" (Cultural Activities for Both Book and Movie)

Created by

Linda Sander

Students investigate the social statements based on Charles Dickens classic tale of an orphan in England in the 1830s. His characters abound with color, variety, and life. They are considered to be some of the most famous in English literature. The story has a great understanding of humanity, especially young people. It sympathizes with the poor and helpless and mocks and criticizes the selfish, the greedy, and the cruel. There are MANY ACTIVITIES(art, music, writing skills) included for all

Subjects:

British History, Graphic Arts, Other (Music)

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Just Say No Drug Rap

Created by

CSMackay

This rap teaches about saying no to drugs. It was used at Red Ribbon Week for an assembly. This is a rap with audience participation. You need to create a beat with it. There are only a few speaking parts, but it is short and fun for the participants. The child asks the questions, the teacher answers the questions and the punks try to get the child to take drugs. Elementary students can perform it or high school students can perform it for the younger grades. a rel="license" href="http://

Subjects:

Autumn, Drama, Other (Arts)

Grades:

3rd - 11th

Types:

GATE, Scripts, Cultural Activities

"Sherlock Holmes & the Deathly Howl" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

Drama, English Language Arts, Literature

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a script that is about 30 minutes long give or take a few. It is very friendly to produce, and should be quite enjoyable for your acting group. It is based upon the radio script, "The Tolling Bell" (in association with Gerald Murphy). A significant amount of notes are available that should be helpful to you. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Valentines Day Drama Lesson| Creative Writing| Dialogue with Given Circumstances

Created by

Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts

Part of a Bundle This lesson focuses on a play-writing exercise--the monologue and beginning acting. Each student is handed a slip of paper for a particular St. Valentine's day situation or character with a given circumstance, which they must write into a monologue. If time allows, the students perform their monologues. Students don't even realize they are studying play writing! This can be adapted for other holidays, too. It's such fun! This lesson was created for a creative dramatics, int

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

GATE, Homework, Lesson

Also included in: Valentines Day | Creative Writing | Playwriting| Monologue Grades

History of Rock n' Roll

Created by

California Elite Learning

This is an interactive resource showcasing some of the most well-known artists in the rock genre. Packed with challenging 6th-grade vocabulary, and a clear essay structure. When I taught this lesson my kids had a blast and to conclude the learning I had them go on Chrome Music Lab and create their own rock music.

Subjects:

Music, Specialty, U.S. History

Grades:

6th

Types:

Songs, GATE

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, L.6.4

, L.6.4a

, L.6.4b

, L.6.4c

"Traipsing to Auschwitz, A Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a readers theater script that accommodates five participants. It is based upon a short story that delves into the unspeakable and heinous elements that surround the terrible events of Auschwitz. It is designed to vividly illustrate the plight that Jewish people have faced throughout their history, and to create many points of discussion. ["Aid

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Portable Gifted and Talented

Concentration, Memorization, and Observation Games, Activities, and Improv FREE!

Created by

Great for sponge activities or to enhance concentration and memorization . . . What follows are a number of activities and games that are loads of fun and all fall under the concentration, observation, and memorization categories. Most of these are not original ideas of mine but have been gleaned over the years from here and there. Enjoy for free!

Subjects:

Drama, For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, GATE

The Farmer and the Rats: A 3-Minute Fable

Created by

Short Funny Plays

This is one of the fables from my script The Not-So-Famous Fables of Bob Aesop. The cast includes one or more narrators, a farmer, and three rats, all of whom have speaking parts.I write my scripts to be performed as an ensemble - no stars. Everyone's parts are relatively the same.

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Drama, English Language Arts, Literature

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.6

Reader's Theater The Jade Rabbit A Chinese Myth

Created by

Judith Welcome

Students use a short play to learn about a myth from China. The parts are color-coded and the vocabulary is age appropriate. The lesson includes a standards-based assessment.

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.2

, RL.4.2

, RL.5.2

"Riding the 'Mad Dog' Roller Coaster (A Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Readers Theater Script that is based off of the novel, "Pure Iron Metal Head: Hideous Praxis," and it accommodates five players. It centers around three junior highers (Colton, Gig and Lonnie), who are hanging out at the Santa Del Mar Beach & Boardwalk. As they are walking around, they decide to take on the Boardwalk's world famous rolle

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Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music

Sight-singing - Year 7 - pentatonic - 1 8ve

Created by

Sally Banyard

Easy one octave pentatonic sight-singing aimed at year 7s, with guidance and extension suggestions. C, F and G do. 2 x treble clef, 1 x bass clef.

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

"Crazy Tag in the Fun House (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Readers Theater Script that is based off of the novel, "Pure Iron Metal Head: Hideous Praxis," and it accommodates five players. It centers around three junior highers (Colton Rivers, Caulder Jones and Lonnie Keller), who are hanging out at the Santa Del Mar Beach & Boardwalk. They decide to go into the "Crazy Cowboy Fun House" and play

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Play Directing Tips For Beginning and Advanced Theater Stage Properties

Created by

Drama, Other (ELA), Vocal Music

STAGE PROPERTIES! Congratulations, you decided to jump into the world of directing a theatrical production. The minute you make this decision, a barrage of questions from various people involved on the production come flying toward you. Frazzled by all them, you nearly give up before you've started. You need answers and advice--fast! Never fear--I am here at your service. You see, I've been in your position. Forty years ago, I directed my first production, "The Miracle Worker" (a heck of a sh

Subjects:

Grades:

11th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Teacher Manuals, GATE

Also included in: Directing Tips for Beginning and Advanced Theater Drama Design Auditions Acting

Drama and Literacy - Hand in Hand

Created by

Shannon Crass

Teaching drama is an inspiring way to get conversation going in a classroom. The first step to any class production, whether it be a simple reader's theatre or an ornate production of Alice in Wonderland is to develop students comfort level and understanding of what an "actor" is. This guide does exactly that.

Subjects:

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE

"Henry Meets Oophty-Goophty, Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless. This is a readers theater script based upon a short story excerpt from the novel, "The Legend of Rail Wolf." It is about a young man who is traveling through San Francisco in the year 1897. He unfortunately is pulled into participating with a minstrel side show near Pier 39. It is here that he encounters many interesting characters (such as Oophty Go

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Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Drama Play Directing Tips For Beginning and Advanced Theater Set Design

Created by

Drama, Employment, Other (ELA)

FLASH FREEBIE! Congratulations, you decided to jump into the world of directing a theatrical production. The minute you make this decision, a barrage of questions from various people involved on the production, come flying toward you. Frazzled by all them, you nearly give up before you've started. You need answers and advice--fast! Never fear-- I have come to your rescue. You see, I've been in your position. Forty years ago, I directed my first production, "The Miracle Worker" (a heck of a s

Subjects:

Grades:

11th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Teacher Manuals, GATE

Also included in: Directing Tips for Beginning and Advanced Theater Drama Design Auditions Acting

"Lead Lined Coffins, A Readers Theatre Script" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Reader's Theatre script about four community college buddies who are attempting to access an "abandoned" nuclear test site. The story takes place near Blythe, California in 1971. It does contain some mature issues, and may not be suitable for all readers. The script accommodates four readers. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

"The Battle for Corregidor (A Readers Theatre Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

Created by

Drama, English Language Arts, U.S. History

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Reader's Theater Script from the novel, "My Viridian Rose." It is told in the "first person," and deals with Wendell Muggeridge's very difficult battle experience on the Island of Corregidor. The script can accommodate up to six readers, and contains some graphic images.["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types: