Will Rogers Elementary School

StageCraft: Improv Comedy

For Grades 1-2
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from December 2, 2024 to January 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM - 5:25 PM
No Class Dates: No Class Dates follows School Calendar.

Step into StageCraft and explore the world of improv comedy and drama!

This course is designed to boost your confidence, perfect your public speaking, and enhance your ability to express yourself fully. Through the art of improv, you'll learn to transport audiences into the heart of your stories, honing your storytelling skills and stage presence. It's the perfect opportunity for anyone with a passion for captivating an audience and owning the spotlight. Whether you're a budding actor or looking to improve your communicative abilities, this course will set the stage for your success.

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About StageCraft: Improv Comedy
Step into the world of StageCraft and discover your inner performer in our dynamic drama course! Aligned with the National Core Arts Standards, this program is designed to build confidence, enhance public speaking skills, and foster teamwork. Through the art of improv and drama, students will learn to express themselves, collaborate with peers, and engage in creative storytelling.

Whether aspiring actors or those looking to improve their communicative abilities, students will gain the skills to captivate and command the spotlight. Join us in StageCraft to explore the transformative world of drama and unleash your full potential on stage.
Focus Areas
Improv Comedy: Students will boost their spontaneity and quick thinking through fun and engaging improv comedy exercises, learning to think on their feet and respond creatively in any situation.

Creating Scenes: Students will explore the art of scene creation, developing their ability to build compelling narratives, craft dynamic characters, and convey emotions effectively on stage.

Playwrights: Students will delve into playwriting, learning to write captivating scripts, develop dialogue, and create detailed stage directions that bring their unique stories to life.

Learning Outcomes

Increase Confidence
Improv helps students develop confidence in expressing themselves and presenting to others. Through drama exercises and performances, students gain self-assurance, overcome stage fright, and build a positive self-image.
Improve Communication Skills
Improv cultivates strong communication and social skills as students collaborate in group activities and performances. They learn to listen actively, express ideas clearly, and work together effectively, fostering better interpersonal relationships.
Develop Creative Thinking
Improv encourages students to think creatively and imaginatively. It provides a platform for them to explore their creative potential, develop original ideas, and express themselves uniquely, nurturing their artistic abilities and fostering innovation.

Sample Lessons

These lessons offer a glimpse into the exhilarating and immersive world of StageCraft, where students can explore their inner performer and shine on stage. This enriching educational adventure combines the spontaneity of improv comedy, the art of creating scenes, and the craft of playwriting. Students will boost their confidence, enhance their public speaking skills, and develop their storytelling abilities while fostering a profound appreciation for the dramatic arts.

Improv Explosion: Unleash Your Inner Comedian

Dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of improv comedy! This lesson is all about spontaneity and quick thinking. Students will engage in laugh-out-loud activities that push their creativity to new heights, learning to respond to unexpected scenarios with humor and flair.

Becoming Your Character: A Journey into Identity

Transform into a captivating character with depth and personality! This lesson guides students through the exciting process of character development. They'll create detailed backstories and motivations, bringing their characters to life with authenticity and excitement.

Scene Crafting Magic: Weaving Stories on Stage

Step into the role of a master storyteller! In this lesson, students will learn the secrets of crafting powerful scenes. By exploring conflict, resolution, and character dynamics, they’ll create gripping narratives that leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Playwriting Adventure: From Idea to Script

Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of playwriting! This lesson teaches students how to turn their imaginative ideas into well-structured scripts. They’ll master the art of dialogue, stage directions, and script formatting, ready to bring their stories to life on stage.

Command the Stage: Mastering Presence and Public Speaking

Own the spotlight with confidence and charisma! This lesson focuses on enhancing stage presence and public speaking skills. Through dynamic exercises in voice projection, body language, and audience engagement, students will learn to captivate any audience and deliver unforgettable performances.

Course Format

Our curriculum is designed to blend the dynamic structure of afterschool programs with the proven 5E instructional model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

Each phase is crafted to captivate and retain student interest, fostering a seamless and enriched learning experience.

- We start with the "Engage Phase" to spark curiosity with captivating visuals and prompts.

- In the "Explore Phase," students set out on their educational journey with clear objectives, supported by an environment that embraces learning from mistakes.

- The "Explain Phase" delivers foundational knowledge that is often cross-curricular in nature.

- The "Elaborate Phase" involves hands-on projects and activities, with bonus crafts and literacy integrations.

- The journey culminates in the "Evaluate Phase," where students reflect on their achievements and connect their learning to real-world applications.

This structured yet flexible approach ensures every student benefits from a comprehensive, engaging, and reflective educational experience.

Our Instructors Are Our Top Asset

At BAM!, our vision for innovative K-8 education extends beyond just curriculum; it encompasses the educators who bring that curriculum to life. Selecting & training our educators is a continuous and meticulous process, ensuring they are not just equipped with subject matter expertise but also the skills to inspire and connect with students on a personal level.

100% adult educators recruited from prestigious universities ( No CITs at BAM!)
Highly refined interview and background check process
Extensive training that goes well beyond curriculum & classroom management
Ongoing year-round opportunities to teach in our summer camp. After-school, and structured recess programs.

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