A series of activities introducing Brecht and Epic Theatre. After students have taken part in a variety activities, the PowerPoint introduces The Caucasian Chalk Circle and students have the opportunity to explore the key themes within this play. The PowerPoint could be split into multiple lessons and completed over a series of weeks. The PowerPoint has been designed for students taking BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts (Unit 19 and Unit 2) but this can be used in any lesson where students need to explore the key features of this style. There is a mixture of discussions and practical activities, with theoretical knowledge embedded. ** PowerPoint content:** Introduction to who Bertolt Brecht is Brecht’s influences Agreement line - exploring personal views Presenting views - exploring opposite views Political theatre/using theatre for change Epic Theatre intro Everybody Hates Poor People from ‘The Good Woman of Szechuan’ - video clip verfremdungseffekt Tuning in - choral and group work Multiple perspectives Montage Gestus Politics in The Caucasian Chalk Circle Stop and go - exploring key characters in The Caucasian Chalk Circle Exploring the prologue (Story woosh - acting out the prologue) Improvisation of scene Modern day dilemma Reflection on skills All PowerPoint slides are editable.

This workshop is a practical introduction to Stanislavski and Naturalistic Acting. It is designed for students taking BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Unit 2 and Unit 19, but could be adapted for other units and for students taking BTEC Level 2. The lesson PowerPoint contains theoretical information, alongside a series of practical activities that explores this style of theatre and gives students the opportunity to explore the specific features and skills within the style. PowerPoint content Lesson objectives/lesson outcomes Starter What is Naturalism? Naturalism Influences Who is Stanislavski? Naturalistic vs. Non-Naturalistic Release and Relaxation and using muscles Actions, combined action and simplex/complex actions Intention and Justification Object/Circle of attention Mental action and concentration Stanislavski’s system (Intro and Magic If) Plenary The workshop can be completed over a series of lessons, and broken down as appropriate. The PowerPoint is editable so can be adapted as necessary.

A series of 6 Power Points based on the National Theatre’s Treasure Island. The production can be accessed for free via Drama Online. The lessons have all been created to be taught remotely but could be adapted to include practical activities. The Power Points are all complete lessons with a variety of activities and explore: Context Performance Skills Costume, Hair, Make Up Staging/Set Music & Sound Performance Evaluation The lessons are designed for students at KS3 and could be developed and extended for high ability students.

BTEC LEVEL 1/2 TECH AWARD IN PERFORMING ARTS (DANCE APPROACH) COMPONENT 1 A student friendly checklist covering the required information for Learning Aim and Learning Aim B. This checklist is for a Dance Approach, but could be easily adapted for an Acting/Performing Arts approach. Students can use the checklist to help them compile their evidence for Learning Aim A and B. It includes guidance questions to further support students. The information collected could be presented in a wide variety of ways, such as a Research Journal, a presentation, an extended piece of writing, an infograph, a video, voice notes, a blog, a vlog. The checklist can be used within lessons or remotely.

A series of 6 lessons looking at the National Theatre’s Peter Pan. This performance is available to watch for free via Drama Online. The lesson PowerPoints are complete lessons with a range of tasks, but are designed to support students learning as they watch the performance. The lessons cover: Introduction & context Performance skills Costume Stage/Set Design Music/SFX Evaluation This series of PowerPoints has been designed for year 7 students, however they can be easily adapted to further challenge or support students of varying abilities.

A work booklet with a variety of activities and tasks that students can complete remotely. The booklet includes links to YouTube clips to support the completion of the tasks. The entirety of the booklet can be completed independently by students, although lessons could be taught alongside the booklet. The booklet is designed for year 8/9 students who have had some experience of KS3 Drama, however, as it is a Word document, it can be adapted for year 7 students or developed further. This is also a good preparation booklet for students moving onto BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 in Performing Arts due to the introduction of roles and responsibilities. The booklet contents are: Key word wordsearch Key word skills Audit Personal reflection on Drama experience so far An actor prepares - exploring warm ups for an actor Key word recall - defining key vocabulary What makes a good performance? - exploring key words, watching performances and offering opinions Performance review - choosing a performance and reviewing it Introduction to roles and responsibilities in the Performing Arts - looking at off-stage roles and the responsibilities and skills of these roles The role of an actor - looking at acting jobs, routes into acting and skills/responsibilities of an actor The role of a costume and costume designer - research, exploration and designing own costume Self assessment of own costume design There is a PDF version and a Microsoft Word version (for edits) included.

A simple PDF knowledge organiser for Musical Theatre suitable for KS3 students and as a foundation for developing knowledge at KS4. This can be used alongside a scheme of work or printed and displayed to support students learning. The knowledge organiser highlights key terminology and definitions necessary for exploring Musical Theatre. There are also roles and responsibilities mentioned and a link to a practitioner. This is helpful for students who are beginning to study BTEC Level 1/2 in Performing Arts and will support their exploration of Component 1.

A series of lessons based on Commedia dell’Arte and the National Theatre’s production of One Man, Two Guvnors (the production can be accessed for free on Drama Online). The lessons are inpsired by the learning packs provided freely by National Theatre. The lessons are designed to be taught remotely, and incorporate a range of activities including research tasks, practical tasks and watching extracts the performance. The lessons have been designed for year 8 but could be adapted for Year 7 and Year 9. The booklet accompanies the lesson PowerPoints and enables students to complete all tasks and activities explained on the PP in the booklet. The PowerPoints and booklet covers: Introduction to One Man, Two Guvnors (context) Commedia dell’Arte History Commedia dell’Arte characters Commedia dell’Arte language, emotion and physicality Improvisation and Lazzi Script extracts Rehearsal skills Assessment of knowledge (including a quiz with questions and answers) PowerPoints and booklet are all editable.

**BTEC LEVEL 1/2 TECH AWARD IN PA (DANCE APPROACH) C1 KNOWLEDGE BOOKMARK ** A student friendly bookmark which details the knowledge required for Learning Aim A and B. This has been created for the Dance pathway, but can be easily adapted for other pathways. This can be used a starting point for students and adapted to suit differing levels of ability. The bookmark can be printed and laminated and used as an easily accessible resource. Alternatively, it can be saved as a PDF document and shared with students.

A blank PDF role on the wall sheet for students to use in the development and creation of their own characters.