Dramatic Literature and Performance for Youth ((3))

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Study of the genre of Theatre for Young Audiences through reading and analyzing its plays; researching its history, playwrights, and major professional companies; viewing productions; and designing and producing lesson activities that reinforce the literature while also meeting the state standards for English Language Arts. Particular focus will be placed upon the audience dynamics of different grade levels, the challenges of taking a play from the page to the stage, and the unique aspects of appreciating dramatic literature.