Drama Skills Covered


  • Observation and mimicking believable settings and characters

  • Appropriate voice for each setting

  • Articulation and projection

  • Adlibbing and acting naturally on stage

  • Realistic reactions onstage

  • Characterization

    • Breaking down character behavior and emotions

    • Getting into character

    • Creating believable characters

    • Keeping consistent character types and voices

  • Breaking down each emotion into clear body language

  • Keeping a straight face onstage

  • Pantomime- acting without words

  • Taking turns when acting, without upstaging

  • Blocking, standing in a natural formation onstage

  • Performing before an audience


Social skills Covered


  • Teamwork- connection with others and finding common ground

  • Recognizing emotions and body language in one's self and others

  • Appropriate behavior and voice in each setting

  • How to keep a conversation going

  • How to compliment someone and accept a compliment

  • How to apologize and accept an apology

  • How to speak and look more confident

  • Speaking with appropriate emotion to keep the listener's interest

  • Awareness of where a person physically is in regards to others

  • Self awareness and recognition of one's strengths

  • Stretching out of one's comfort zone

  • Appreciation and understanding for different personality types

  • Expanding imagination and broadening understanding of different types of people

  • Listening to others carefully and responding on topic

  • Respecting others' right to have the limelight