Great Big Theatre Company's TIES (Theatre in Every School) Workshop Selector ...
 

 


GBTC's TIES: Theatre in Every School Workshop Selector



To all teachers of Grades JK to 8:

We are looking forward to bringing the GBTC 'TIES' PROGRAM to your school. Through these workshops, we aim to develop a joy in and appreciation of drama: to inspire, excite and empower your students, leading them to use the basic skills they will have acquired in producing and performing their own plays. The students will be introduced to theatre games and exercises, stage direction, tableaux, blocking, building dramatic scenes, role-playing, storytelling, narrative and more!



All workshops will involve a minimum one hour initial introduction to Theatre Arts skills

GBTC TIES Workshops are $50. per class per hour (*exceptions may apply). There is a 2 hour minimum time per school per visit (unless otherwise indicated).

There will be one coach for each of the following workshops. Additional coaches will be added for combined workshops of 3 or more classes. Fee will be negotiated accordingly. For any workshop series, note that the final date booked is the rehearsal & performance date.


No. Title Description Workshop Time Performance Time
1 DRAMA IN THE CLASSROOM This workshop may be booked independently or as an introduction included in the following sessions. This workshop is an Introduction to the Art of Theatre using Skill Building Exercises to develop dramatic expression 1 hour N/A
2 THE JOY OF THEATRE / CLASS CREATIONS The students, facilitated by GBTC coaches will create a class play - scripted, produced & directed with individual characterizations. Students are encouraged to expand their imaginations through creative story writing and reading, all the while becoming familiar with stage terminology as well as developing a vocally and physically effective stage presence. 8 to 12 hrs 15 to 25 mins
3 DRAMATIC ENSEMBLE The performance of an exciting combined vocal & movement ensemble piece (may be pre-scripted or created by students) that will result from exploring body movement sequences along with vocal techniques that will creatively interpret a prose or poetic work. 3 to 6 hrs 10 to 15 mins
4 STORYTELLING The sharing of stories drawn from a rich base of cultural mythology, along with ritual dance, combined with mask-making will culminate in an exciting short dramatic masked student presentation ( *additional $3.00 per session for materials) 4 to 8 hrs 10 to 20 mins
5 MUSICAL THEATRE Create a song & movement choreography based on movements drawn from various styles such as, Jazz, Hip-hop, Break Dance, Modern, Rap and Salsa. This workshop may be scheduled during class time &/or during the school lunch period with a minimum of at least one other hour-long workshop booking immediately preceeding or following on the same day. A teacher from the school or adult volunteer must be present at all workshops. 1 to 5 hrs 5 to 15 mins
6 LUNCHTIME DRAMA GAMES & IMPROVISATIONS This workshop may be scheduled during class time &/or during the school lunch period with a minimum of at least one other hour-long workshop booking immediately preceeding or following on the same day. A teacher from the school or adult volunteer must be present at all workshops. open open
7 BUILDING A PLAY ON A PRE-SET THEME Teachers may wish to create drama in the classroom based on particular Thematic work. Facilitated and produced by GBTC staff to enhance the teaching and understanding of any component of the Ontario Elementary school curriculum. variable 10 to 25 mins
8 THE SCHOOL PLAY GBTC coaches will work with staff and students to help choose, direct & produce a play (classic or contemporary, drama or musical) with your entire school or division for an end-of-year or term presentation. variable 60 to 90 mins
9 ACTIVITY DAY WORKSHOPS: DRAMAWORKS GBTC will set up work stations at your school to accommodate class rotation scheduling / or simultaneous class activities. The day Includes up to 8 30-minute sessions/ or 4 60-minute sessions consisting of Juggling, Mime, Song /Choreography, Reader's Theatre, Ensemble, Stage Combat, Stage Make-up & Costumes/ or Stage Lighting & Sound Design, Theatre Improvisations. GBTC will provide between 4 and 7 coaches for the day. (* Limited bookings available) 4 hrs (variable); standard fee $ 400 (variable) N/A


The TIES Program is designed to follow the guidelines of the Drama & Linguistic Arts component of the Ontario Curriculum.

All GBTC coaches have an education and/ or performing arts background with extensive experience teaching children and youth.

All activities are presented in a manner designed to promote teamwork, leadership & critical analysis, along with thoughtful, efficient, insightful and co-operative behavior among the students.

TIES bookings are available from September through June.

Sessions are 60 minutes in length / A teacher's Assessment Rubric is issued per class

Dates, times and lengths of sessions are flexible according to class or group schedules

A supervising teacher must be present at all workshop sessions

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Download our TIES 2009-10 Registration Form here !

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