by cAmilla Wu

( Based on Literature by Kriszner & Mandell, Chapter 20)

1. The Origins of the Modern Theater

-- The Ancinet Greek Theater

--The Elizabethan Theater

--The Modern Theater

2. Kinds of Drama

-- Tragedy

-- Comedy

3. Stage (based on Break a Leg! An Introductory Guide to Stage Directing by Adrea Gibbs, p. 15)

Upstage

This is the back of the stage.

Upstage Right	Upstage Center	Upstage Left
Stage Right	Center Stage	Stage Left
Downstage Right	Downstage Center	Downstage Left

Downstage

This is the edge of the stage.

4. Improvisation

-- Script Writing

5. Break a Leg!

-- Rehearsal: 3, 2, 1...Action!

-- Show Time!