UNIT V. Teamwork
Working as an ensemble
MAIN OBJECTIVES:
1) Build a group that works together as one unit.
2) Practice Machine and Body Scenery which will be used in the final performance.
1. WARM-UPS
Lead two or three physical and vocal warm-up activities.
2. SKILL BUILDING
Explain to the students: Today’s session will strengthen their ability to work together as one group. They need to pay careful attention, because today’s activities will be used in the final workshop performance after session 16.
The Knot (Teamwork)
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Machine (Teamwork) It’s very important for actors on stage to work together toward a common goal, and to be comfortable working in close proximity. Machine is a game that reinforces both of these goals, as well as providing an opportunity to practice making levels in a stage picture. Making a machine will also be part of the final workshop performance.
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Body Scenery (Teamwork, Imagination) Stress that each team must work together quickly and without discussion. Instead, each team member has to see what is needed and provide the missing part. After letting the students improvise making objects and scenery with their bodies, try refining the best items they create and repeat them, so the students can make them more quickly. Practice making the objects that will be needed for the final performance. See script on page ------------
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3. CLOSING ACTIVITY
Play any game from a previous lesson you think would help reinforce skills learned so far.
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