PPAS STUDIO

PPAS After School Drama Grades 3-5 

 

Course description

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This class meets 1 (or 2) times a week for 1.5 hrs, and is geared towards grades 3-5. We'll be learning acting fundamentals and playing drama games that entertain while teaching social skills, creativity, and self expression. Students begin class with theater games and move on to working on skits, monologues, and scenes. Classes will teach acting fundamentals like projection, articulation, dramatic movement, and improvisation. We encourage students to express themselves and collaborate…all while building confidence! At the end of the semester, students will present a performance that will be recorded to share with family and friends. No previous experience is required. Class size is limited to 20 students.

 

Prerequisites

Students must attend Oxford Elementary and enroll in the school's After School Program.

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Typical Class Structure

 

Opening Ensemble: (3-5 min) -allows for everyone to focus for class

 

Activity Part 1: (15-20 Min) Each class will have a theme or goal for the day.  May included drama games, storytelling, improvisation, music, movement, and character building. 

 

Activity Part 2: (15-20 min)  Continues with another activity based on the theme of the day but if the first activity was using words/concepts the second would be more physical based and also could use the breakout rooms for students to work in small groups.

 

Closing ritual: (10-15 min) An opportunity to reflect, provide a space for feedback, and give any necessary information.