Middle School Drama
Date of Course Creation/Revision: November 2022-April 2023
Course Acceptance: Harrison School District Two, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Administrator Approval: Andrew Bristol, Director of Curriculum & Post-Secondary Education
Brief Course Description: Intro to mask work, physical storytelling, voice and character basics, and creative ensemble play.
Full Course Description: Students will analyze a variety of dramas, plays, and musicals to understand dramatic elements compared to those in fiction/non-fiction books, learn how to use their voices for performance/public speaking, and use their imaginations and bodies to devise performances.
Number of Sections Taught: 1
Levels Taught: 6th–8th Grade
Notes on Curriculum Design/Innovation: Developed a culturally inclusive curriculum focused on joy, collaboration, and creative expression.