Chabot College
Fall 2008
Course Outline for Theater Arts 5
CHILDREN’S THEATER
Catalog Description:
5 – Children’s Theater
(May be repeated 3 times)
3 units
Introduction to the techniques of children's theater. Work with original and published scripts in the
creation and performance of a theatrical production designed for young audiences. Casting subject to
audition. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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perform and work with others to create a theatrical event for children;
use techniques used in the performance style(s) inherent to Children’s Theater;
analyze a character, scene, and play as part of the actor’s preparation;
communicate with children about the various aspects of acting in a theatrical production;
demonstrate an understanding of the over-all production and time-line of putting on a theatrical
performance.
Course Content:
1. Rehearsal and performance of a theater production written for young audiences
2. Acting and performing in acting style(s) inherent to Children’s Theater
3. Study of play to be performed, including analysis of characters, the play itself and particular
scenes from the play
4. Conversations with and responses to young audiences after performances about their experience
viewing the production
5. project production and timelines
Methods of Presentation:
1. Student participation in warm-up exercises, improvisations and acting technique work
2. Lectures, demonstrations and discussions on acting theories and techniques inherent to
Children’s Theater
3. Rehearsal of play for live performance
4. Reading and analyzing the play to be performed
Chabot College
Course Outline for Theater Arts 5, Page 2
Fall 2008
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Read the entire play to be performed, for the purpose of understanding characterization,
theme, plot, style, etc.
b. Memorize lines and create a character to be presented in the context of rehearsal for the
play
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Grading of preparation done by student for rehearsals
b. Grading of readiness for performance for live audience
c. Judgment of participation in rehearsal, discussions and technique work
d. Grades should be assigned and communicated as soon as possible after prepared work is
done. Participation grade should be made known to student at least once in the middle of
the semester.
e. Final examination or performance
Textbook(s) Typical:
Selected Children’s Theater scripts
Special Student Materials:
Handouts provided by instructor
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