Introduction to Staging a Play

SECOND TERM PRIMARY 6

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART

SECOND TERM

Subject : 

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART

Term :

SECOND TERM

Week:

WEEK  10

Class :

PRIMARY 6 / BASIC 6

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Casting and Rehearsal

that was previously taught as a topic during the last lesson

Topic : 

Introduction to staging a play

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Explain the Meaning of staging a play
• List the Personnel involved in staging a play

Instructional Materials :

• Stage
• Microphone
• Props
• Speakers
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards
• Drama costume

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content :

Meaning of play production
Play production is the process of making a play. This involves contributions from the director, the cast and the crew members.
We have already studied in Unit 1 who the personnel involved in play production are, and the role each of them plays. Now, we shall pay more attention to the role of the director. This is because he or she is the key person in the production of any play.
Role of the director in play production

The director is the artistic leader of any play production. He or she decides the interpretation of a script and coordinates (brings together) the efforts of all other members.
The director performs five major duties. These are as follows:
1 The director analyses and determines the interpretation suitable for any script.

2 He or she works with the playwright, cast and crew members in planning the production of the play.

3 He or she interviews and selects actors/actresses, who he or she knows will be suitable for the play

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics by asking some questions that are related to the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic by taking the following steps.

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Evaluation:

1. What is play production?
2. Who is a director in play production?
3. Explain the five major duties of a director.

Class activity:- Teacher should divide the class in two groups. Each group should be guided to produce a simple play, which they will later present to the whole class. Teacher should, throughout the whole process, emphasise cooperation as the key to the successful production of a play.