the elements of

Theater

SET

provides visibility
directs the audience's attentions
creates mood, defines the setting, enhances the overall storytelling

PROPERTY

often referred to as props

Lighting

Sound

provides visibility
directs the audience's attentions
creates mood, defines the setting, enhances the overall storytelling

music
sound effects
vocal amplification
creates mood, defines the setting, enhances the overall storytelling

Costumes

make up

helps define who a character is
indicate the time period
Storytelling: Costumes are a powerful tool in visual storytelling, contributing to the overall atmosphere and mood of a production.
Communication: Through symbolic use of colors and fabrics, costumes can evoke emotions and convey themes without any dialogue, according to The Factory Theater.
Actor's Transformation:

acting

aka onstage

Facial Expressions

Body Language

used to convey a character's emotions, internal thoughts, and motivations to an audience

the conscious use of nonverbal communication, including gestures, postures, and movements, to convey a character's emotions and personality

Voice

how actors communicate meaning, emotion, and character through techniques like pitch, pace, volume, tone, and resonance

Theater CHOICE BOARD

progression grade

YOUR CHOICE: Complete one of the following tasks. You may perform it live (in front of Ms. G and the class) or you may record it and show it only to Ms. G.

Change your voice and facial inflections when saying this line, ""Could you be happy here with me?" or this line, "How long have you been standing there?" stressing each word one at a time like in the video.

Complete this (or a similar) acting challenge.

Perform this voice acting challenge.

Use voice and facial expressions to change the tone of this line, "With incredible speed, he leapt from one roof to the other," or, "Her motorbike sped through narrow alleys. They weren't going to catch her!" Use the 5 tones presented in the video above.

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