The following A.R.T. articles, videos, lesson plans, and other resources are provided free of charge and organized for the purpose of integrating theater into your classroom. For easy browsing, content is organized by discipline, and a list of curriculum connections is provided for context. General discussion questions are also included for each discipline as a jumping off point for conversation.
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Adaptation
What role does collaboration play in adaptation?
What kinds of stories are often adapted into plays or musicals?
What research is necessary when adapting a story?
Choreography
What is the role of choreography in the story of a show?
How does choreography help tell the story of a play?
How do choreographers find inspiration for the movement in a show?
What was something that surprised you when reading about these choreographers and their experiences?
Beyond an Ordinary Vision
Jagged Little Pill
Artistic inspiration, mentorship
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Artistic inspiration, mentorship
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Music
How does music contribute to the environment of a show?
Where do you think are some of the differences between
writing a musical with original music and writing one based on existing music?
What is the relationship between the composer and the playwright?
Directing
What is the role of the director within the rehearsal room?
How do other design elements like the set, lights, and sound contribute to the work of the director?
Do you think that there are differences between directing a classic versus directing a new show?
Playwriting
Where do playwrights find inspiration for their work?
When writing a new play, what might the playwright need to consider
about the casting, staging, and design?
What do you think is the most important aspect to consider when creating a character?
Design
How do the different areas of design interact with one another?
How do different designers challenge themselves artistically?
What was something new that you learned about an area of design?
Set Design
Costumes
Puppets
Theater Topics
How can a play reflect on contemporary themes?
What role does the audience play in the theatrical experience?
Do you think that theater has changed over the years? Why or why not?
Theater for Young Audiences
What is your favorite kind of character in a play?
Why do you think that teamwork is so important when working on a play?
Where do you find inspiration for the stories you tell or the pictures you draw?
