Mr. Reagan
Intro To Theater S1
Lesson Plan
September 22, 2008
Objectives
 Students will analyze characterization through the study of Brighton Beach
Memoirs by Neil Simon.
 Students will define dramatic structure and use it to outline Brighton Beach
Memoirs
 Students will recognize types of roles
Goals
 Read Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon
 Recognize character types
Activator
Acting Roles quiz
Outline
Teacher Activities
Begin with activator
Dramatic Structure handouts: textbook
scavenger hunt.
Go over dramatic structure – mapped out
on whiteboard
Assign reading to students, changing
students every 5-7 pages (or scene)
Discuss types of roles and identify them in
Brighton Beach Memoirs
Handout of Character Analysis Pyramid for
Eugene: Name & Title / Physical
Appearance / Characters’ Roles /
Characters’ Problems & Challenges /
Major Accomplishments
Assessments
Worksheets
Class Participation
Student Activities
Take quiz
Textbook scavenger hunt for the dramatic
structure
Discuss and ask questions about dramatic
structure
Active reading
Identify types of roles in Brighton Beach
Memoirs written in their notebooks
Identify physical, social, and emotional
aspects of character
Homework
BCR: Exposition in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs. Write/Type a paragraph
using complete sentences and proper grammar.
Resources
Copies of Brighton Beach Memoirs
Handouts