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
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:
- What is play production?
- Who is a director in play production?
- 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.
