Lesson Plan
Center Stage Kickoff Plan
Introduce students to fundamental theater concepts through interactive games and staging exercises, culminating in a short group scene to foster confidence, ensemble skills, and creative expression.
Building theater skills enhances communication, teamwork, and self‐confidence. This lesson engages 4th graders in movement, voice work, and collaboration, laying a foundation for future arts experiences.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Teaching Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Theater 101
5 minutes
Step 2
Voice Projection Burst
5 minutes
Step 3
Statues in Motion
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Scene Building
15 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflection Circle
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Theater 101
The Stage & The Audience
Voice Projection
Ensemble & Collaboration
Blocking & Movement
Your Turn: Quick Recap

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down

