TH.912.H.2.11

Describe the significant works and major contributions of major playwrights, performers, designers, directors, and producers in American musical theatre.
General Information
Subject Area: Theatre
Grade: 912
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
0400320: Theatre 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
0400420: Technical Theatre Design & Production 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
0400430: Technical Theatre Design & Production 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
0400710: Musical Theatre 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020, 2020 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
0400720: Musical Theatre 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020, 2020 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
TH.912.H.2.In.a: Compare influences of culture and history on theatrical productions.
TH.912.H.2.Pa.a: Recognize a variety of culturally significant theatrical works.
TH.912.H.2.Su.a: Recognize the influence of culture and history on theatrical productions.

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Lesson Plan

Playwright Podcasts:

In this lesson students will work in collaborative teams to create a podcast based upon research of a chosen playwright.  The students will research the history and major works of the playwright and provide analysis of the contributions and the effect their works had on theater.

Type: Lesson Plan

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