RESIDENCY GOALS
The study of drama develops perspective in contemplating the human experience. Drama students acquire a greater social and cultural awareness of the world around them.
Develop perspective in contemplating the human experience.

To harness their imagination and creativity, their critical thinking and problem solving.
A deeper understanding of self and group expression through creative play and story, and grow in embracing process and choice to form an idea.

To develop their artistic voice using the power of words and language, experiencing a deeper connection to text through physical and verbal choices.

WORK WITH STUDENTS
Storytelling/Improvisation:
Students bring to life existing text such as fables, fairy/folk tales, poetry, historical accounts, or student-developed pieces.
Some commonly used themes include: anti-bullying, conflict/resolution, and "My World."
Ideas explored are story structure, character, setting, plot, using the oral tradition.
Mime, or puppets can be addressed.
Students typically work in small groups.

Living History Perspective:
Students explore historical time periods and key events by imagining and bringing historical text to life through character work and improvisation.
Session work and suggested extension activities encourage students to explore the time period both as an observer and an imagined participant through character construction and development, journal/dialogue writing, and research.
Popular topics include: Oregon Trail/Westward Expansion, Lewis and Clark, Civil War, Shackleton's arctic adventure, and Portland's history and future.
Common themes: Exploration, Adventure, Bravery, and Impact.

Science Connections:
Scientific concepts and themes are brought to life (embodied, investigated) as students explore in an inventive style, which aids in comprehension and makes the difficult tangible.
Some focus areas include: space exploration and the solar system, living ecosystems, life cycles, plant growth, animal adaptations and the water cycle.