5.02 Take Two

• Introduction
• Learn
• Try It
• Task

Introduction

"Theater is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place."

- Martha Graham

Do you have what it takes to work in show business? There are all kinds of jobs in theatre from the actor to the stage hand. Some people only want the glitz and glamour of being on stage, while others like to research the different aspects of the time period being performed. Not everyone is good at the same thing. That is why there are numerous positions in theatre to showcase individual talents and strengths.

Just for fun, read Performing Arts Career Info and Resources to see if you want to work in show business.

 

Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to... Examine and analyze a play through a director's point of view. Identify and compare the variety of jobs required to bring a play to an audience. The above objectives correspond with the Creative Writing Course Standards.