Putting on a Play

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Table of Contents
Introduction

Evaluation

Tasks

Conclusion

Process

Teacher Information

Student Resources

5W5E & Credits

Introduction
Today, you will discover various jobs that go into putting on
a play and how they relate to each other.
You probably already know much more than you realize!!!

Task
As a group you will pick different jobs in theatre.
You will create a powerpoint informing your fellow
students of what is involved in the job you have selected.

What are some of the jobs in theatre?

Who is in charge of who?
What is important for a show to be successful?
What job interests you the most?
What would you want to learn more about in theatre?
Why is communication important?

Process
First, take a couple minutes to write down what you know about jobs in
theatre.
Then, discuss with your partners the various jobs you believe are in theatre,
dont worry if you are unsure of what the jobs are.
If you disagree or are unsure of a job bring it up with your partners, ask
each other questions! Disagreeing is where your answers and more in
depth questions will come from!
(i.e What would job A do? Why would A do that? Wouldnt
A do that not B?)
After a few minutes of discussion have a member of your group
record some of the questions/disagreements you have about
theatre.
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Process
Next, visit various websites to try and answer any questions/disagreements your
group has come up with.
Now you should decide who will write about which role. (Keep in mind in order to
understand your role you will also need to understand the basics of other roles
as well.)
Here is what I will want from each of you.
A title slide with the name of the role you chose. Include a graphic/picture
that relates to that role.

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Process
On a second slide- I want 6 bullet points. It should inform your fellow classmates of the
following.
1. A very brief description of what they do.
2. Who they are in charge of? (if anyone)
3. What other jobs do they communicate with so they are successful?
4. What you enjoy most about that job.
5. What you enjoy least about that job.
6. Give an example of an issue that could arise if A doesnt communicate with B.
(This one will demonstrate how well youve grasped how your job relates to others. It
will be the hardest point to come up with.)

Keep those bullet points in mind as you do the next step.

Finally, research your topic and create your (2) slides.
The next slide will give you some starting point for
your research.

Student Resources

An overview of Theatre
Aspects of Theatre
Stagecraft
Director
Lighting Designer
Scenic Desinger
Sound Designer
Props
Costume Designer
Video/Projection Designer
Acting

These are starting points to help you.

You WILL need to use other sites/resources to complete the assignment.
***A great place to start is....HINT..HINT: Look at the bottom of each of the links at the References
they use.***

For each
individuals
job

Evaluation

(No criteria
met)
0-2.5
(0-50%)

(Needs a little
more work)
3-3.5
(60%-70%)

(Met all
criteria)
4-4.5
(80%-90%)

(Extra Effort)
5
(100%)

Slides have all

required
information

Slides have
more then
required
amount of
information

Do the slides
have the
required
information?

Slides have
little to no
information.

Slides have 4 or
less items of
required
information

Is the
information
correct?

All information
is wrong

There are 1-2

errors.

Everything is
correct.

Everything is
correct. (Hint!
If you give
extra
information you
get this)

Rubric
Is there a title
slide with a
picture?

No title slide or
picture.

Missing title
slide or picture.
Or picture does
not relate to job

Has title slide

with
appropriate
picture

Slides has extra

picture that
relates to job.

Bullet 6- Was
the issue valid
and properly
explained?

No 6 bullet
point

6 was valid
point but the
one of the
jobs was not.

6 was valid
and correct.

6 was valid
and expertly
explained.

Conclusion
Now you know the basics of the jobs in theatre. Your powerpoint has
helped you and others understand the different jobs in theatre.
You know that communication among everyone is KEY!
(Bullet point 6!!!)
Do you remember that list of questions/disagreements? I bet you know
the answer to all of them now.

Standards
Grade Six Theatre Arts
The standards for Grade Six Theatre Arts introduce students to the fundamental concepts
of theatre and foster theatre literacy. Through experiences involving research, planning,
scripting, production, and performance, students acquire skills in communicating ideas,
thinking critically, and solving problems collaboratively. This course prepares students
for further theatrical study and nurtures an appreciation for the many forms of theatre.

6.12 The student will use contemporary technology to research an

aspect of theatre arts
6.13 The student will identify the functions of a theatre director.
6.14 The student will describe aspects of theatre design (e.g., lighting,
sound, costumes, scenery).

Teacher Information
Joshua Geeting
jgeet001@odu.edu
6th-12th Theatre

Technology Infusion Plan

5W/5E

Title of WebQuest: Theatre Putting on a Play

Brief Description: Students will gain insight into the various aspects of theatre and how
they relate to each other.
WHO - My target audience is a 6th grade theatre class. For this assignment it is a group of Young
Scholars grades 6 & 7.
WHY - Students will explore their own knowledge of theatre and enhance that knowledge with
research, as well as demonstrate that knowledge through the use of power point.
WHAT - Students will use the internet as well as power point for their research and demonstration of
knowledge.
WHEN - This will be introduced at the start of class so students have time to discuss and do research.
WHERE - This will take place in an Old Dominion University classroom as part of a group interaction
with Young Scholars and other ODU students.

*Questions and table adapted from 5W/5E "Infusing Technology

into any Instructional Program", by Wanda Walters

Credits
Costume design. (2015, July 2). In Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costume_design#/
media/File:Charles_Ricketts03.jpg
Jennifer Lawrence. (2015, July 19). In Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Jennifer_Lawrence#/media/File:Jennifer_Lawrence_at_214._Wetten,_dass.._
%3F_show_in_Graz,_8._Nov._2014_cropped.jpg
Lighting designer. (2015, June 17). In Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Lighting_designer#/media/File:Classical_spectacular10.jpg
Sound design. (2015, June 19). In Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_design#/media/
File:Tainted_blue_studios_control_room.jpg
Steven Spielberg. (2015, July 15). In Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Spielberg#/
media/File:Steven_Spielberg_Cannes_2013_3.jpg
Theatre/Viena Opera Backstage. (2015, July 14). In Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Theatre#/media/File:Vienna_-_Vienna_Opera_Backstage_-_9729.jpg
Theatrical property. (2015, May 17). In Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Theatrical_property#/media/File:Theatrical_props_from_%22Oliver%22.jpg