Chabot College
February 1996
Course Outline for Theater Arts 5
CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Catalog Description:
5 - Children's Theatre
May be repeated 3 times
1-3 units
Introduction to the techniques of formal children's theater. Creation and performance of a theatrical
production designed for children. Casting subject to audition. 1-3 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
1. have learned skills in performing and in working with others to create a theatrical event for
children;
2. have gained familiarity with the appropriate literature to be used in children's theatre concerning
directing, acting, backstage work, theatre managing and community relations;
3. have learned those special techniques of acting and performing that are inherent to the style(s)
used in children's theatre;
4. have experienced creativity, personal growth, and sharing.
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Acting and performing in the styles inherent to children's theatre
Presentation of literary materials available for children's theatre performances
Play selection
Casting
Setting up technical committees and leaders
Rehearsals
Creative and practical technical work
Performances
Tour
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture-demonstration-performance method
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Degree of participation, responsibility, teamwork, and creativity
2. Quality of students' on-stage and/or off-stage performance
3. Attendance at class sessions, rehearsals, and performances
Textbook(s) Typical:
Selected children's theater scripts
Special Student Materials:
None
KC:kh Theater Arts5 Revised: 2/23/96