Julianna Flores 

2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
 
UNIT 1: Introduction to Theatre 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  2 weeks of 1st 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Syllabus    
● Getting to know you  C.5.B 
● Getting to know me 
● Intro to theatre 

Vocabulary 

Etiquette, Theatre,  
 
UNIT 2: Theatre Spaces 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  1 week of 1st 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Theatre tour   
● Types of stages  C.1.B 
● Sections of the House 

Vocabulary 

Upstage right, upstage left 

 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 3: Theatre Elements 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  1 week of 1st 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Stage tic-tac-toe   
● Fly system  C.1.B 
●  

Vocabulary 

 
 
UNIT 4: Shop and Safety 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  2 weeks of 1st 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Tool scavenger hunt   

● Safety training  C.1.D 
● Safety calls 

Vocabulary 

 
 
 
 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 5: Play Analysis 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  3 weeks of 2nd 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Theme   
● Character analysis  C.1.E, C.2.B, C.4.C 
● Plot structure 
● Genres  
● Real issues within drama 

Vocabulary 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 6: Theatre History 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  3 weeks of 2nd 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Tech through time   

● Performance spaces throughout history   
● People’s impact in theatre  C.4.A, C.4.B, C.4.C, C.4.D 
● Theatre’s impact on the world 
● World history’s influence on drama 
● “Meet” a playwright 
● Fashions influence on drama 

Vocabulary 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 7: Historical Influence on Theatre Project 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  4 weeks of 3rd 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Play selection  C.5.B, C.1.B, C.1.D, C.1.E, C.2.B, 

● Character/play analysis  C.4.C, C.4.A, C.4.B, C.4.D 
● Playwright research 
● Historical research 
● Influences in design  
● Important performances 
● Presentations  
● Feedback 

Vocabulary 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 8: Introduction to Design 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  2 weeks of 3rd 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Intro to lighting & sound  C.1.A, C.2.A, C.2.D, C.2.E, C.2.F, 

● Intro to makeup & costuming  C.4.D, C.5.C, C.5.E 

Vocabulary 

 
 
UNIT 9: Lighting Design 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  1 week of 4th 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Lighting paperwork   
● Intro to Lighting software   
● Elements of light design   
C.1.A, C.2.F, C.3.B 
● Types of light fixtures 
● Parts of a light 
● Lightboard, controls & equipment 

Vocabulary 

 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 10: Sound Design 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  1 week of 4th 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Intro to Sound software   

● Creating sound yourself (foley)  C.1.A, C.3.D 
● Finding sounds for free 
● Cue sheets 
● Soundboard, controls & equipment 

Vocabulary 

 
 
UNIT 11: scenic design 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  2 weeks of 4th 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Intro to scenic design software   

● Building a flat   
● Ground plans  C.1.A, C.2.B, C.2.F, C.2.G, C.3.A 
● Intro to scenic paint 
● Types of design models 

Vocabulary 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
 
 
UNIT 12: Makeup Design 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  1 week of 4th 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Types of makeup   
● Faceplates  C.1.A, C.2.F 
● Makeup styles in theatre 
● Makeup application 

Vocabulary 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 13: Costume Design 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  1 week of the 4th 6 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Parts of a sewing machine   

● Set up a sewing machine contest   
● Types of fabric  C.1.A, C.2.F, C.3.C 
● Design fashion show 
● Costuming paperwork 
● Design software 
● Fashion history  

Vocabulary 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
UNIT 14: Theatre Hierarchy and Process 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  3 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Theatre hierarchy puzzle   

● Theatre staff & their roles   
● Create a rehearsal calendar  C.1.C, C.2.C, C.3.E, C.2.F 
● Rehearsal process 
● Management in theatre 
● Stage management 

Vocabulary 

 
 
UNIT 15: Careers in Theatre 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  3 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Resume and portfolio examples   

● Careers in theatre   
● Interview someone who works in theatre  C.5.A, C.5.F, C.5.G 
● Guest speaker/Q&A 
● Higher education with theatre 
● How technology can help your career 
Julianna Flores 
2/5/21 
Theatre for Educators 
Professor Malmberg 

Theatre 1  
Scope and Sequence 
 
Vocabulary 

 
 
UNIT 16: Designing a Show as a Class 

Unit Overview: (Describe this unit in a  What 6 Weeks? 

paragraph)  Length of Unit? 

  4 weeks 

Major Concepts  TEKS 

● Play selection   
● Design renderings/cue sheets   
● Final design choices  C.1.A, C.2.F, C.3.B, C.3.D​, ​C.2.B, 
● Programming & putting books together  C.2.G, C.3.A, C.3.C, C.2.C, 
● Presentations  C.3.E, C.2.F, C.1.C, C.5.A,  
● Feedback  

Vocabulary