"All the World's a Stage, and its Men and Women Merely Players . . . " - Shakespeare
General Philosophy & Curriculum Overview The Drama I class at Winter Haven High School combines the history of the theatre with beginning and moderate acting techniques with the goal of developing an understanding of and an appreciate for the dramatic arts. The class will examine major theatrical eras while participating in classroom acting exercises, presenting rehearsed scenes in performance, and aiding in the production of any onstage event at Winter Haven High School.
| November 10 - 14, 2008
Monday - warm-ups; finish volume test; begin scripted scene Tuesday - warm-ups; continue scripted scenes; key words Wednesday - warm-ups; character development; continue scripted scenes Thursday - warm-ups; continue scripted scenes Friday - warm-ups; continue scripted scenes
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William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), generally regarded as history's most famous playwright, is known for his comedies (including The Taming of the Shrew), his tragedies (most famously, Romeo and Juliet), and his histories (especially those about long-dead kings).