Theatre 1 · Week 31 · Production and Reflection

Auditions and Courage

Students prepare a short audition piece and practice a routine for handling nerves and rejection.

Self-managementGrades 9 to 12About 20 minutesProficient

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Students will: Students prepare a 30 second audition piece with a slate and practice a breathing and reset routine for nerves and for hearing no.
SEL skill: Use a breathing routine and a plan to manage nerves and disappointment
What it looks like: Students practice self-management by using a steady routine to handle nerves and respond to disappointment with a plan.
Content focus: Auditions and Courage
Format: Partner exchange

Self-management

Self-management means guiding your emotions, thoughts, and actions so you can reach the goals you set. More self-management activities

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Standards

TH:Pr5.1.HSI: Theatre, Performing, Presenting, or Producing, Anchor Standard 5 (Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation), High School Proficient
Artistic process: Performing, Presenting, or Producing
Level: High School Proficient

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