theater essentials online
Theater Essentials Online is a library of video lessons for grades 7-12 led by local theater professionals. Designed to be completely flexible for in-person, hybrid, or fully remote models of learning, each video lesson connects with state standards* and includes study guides, student worksheets, and other resources.
available lessons
How to Choreograph a Show with Sue Gillespie Booton
The 5 Things You Need to be a Successful Working Choreographer with Ray Mercer
Healthy Vocal Habits with Jared Hiscock
Understanding Your Character’s Objectives, Actions, and Obstacles with Nick Zadina
Creating Your Character’s Physical Body with Wai Yim
Creating Stage Pictures with Marya Lucca-Thyberg
Best Practices for Auditioning with Raydell Cordell III
Do’s and Don’ts in Musical Theater Performance with Kathy Tyree
How to Create a Self Tape with Nik Whitcomb
How to Properly Warm Up with Aaron Derell
The Psychology of Light with Steven Williams
Fundamental Techniques of Scenic Painting with Jimmy Nguyen
10 Strategies to Make Your Theater Program More Inclusive with Fran Sillau
10 Things Your Music Director Wants You To Know with Dr. Barron Breland
For questions or more information, please contact the Education Team at education@o-pa.org.
*Connections to standards vary according to the grade level and how teachers incorporate videos and accompanying worksheets into their existing curriculum goals. Please visit education.ne.gov/finearts for a full listing of Nebraska state standards for the fine and performing arts and glossary terms.
sponsors
The Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Sunny Durham Foundation and the Producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
