DRA 128 Children’s Theatre

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the philosophy and practice involved in producing plays for young audiences. Topics include the selection of age-appropriate scripts and the special demands placed on directors, actors, designers, and educators in meeting the needs of young audiences. Upon completion, students should be able to present and critically discuss productions for children.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Distinguish the performative components specific to children’s theatre across age groups (4-18) in discussion and written analysis.
Dramatize familiar stories in age-appropriate formats and language.
Examine successful scripts and practices, culminating in a successful production plan.
Rehearse a prepared age-appropriate script for its production.
Perform an age-appropriate script for its intended audience. 6. Experiment with solutions to creative problems inherent to working with, and for, children.