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STAGEPLAY ACTION & ACTING LAB

8 WEEK ACTING, PERFORMANCE & MOVEMENT CURRICULUM

Acting • Tumbling • Camera Confidence • Film Movement

Official Instructor Lesson Plan

Ages 7–17 (Difficulty adjusted by age group)

🎯 PROGRAM GOALS

Students will learn:✔ confidence✔ acting fundamentals✔ stage presence✔ camera confidence✔ emotional expression✔ movement coordination✔ teamwork✔ improvisation✔ safe tumbling basics✔ beginner film-action choreography

Final Outcome:Students perform in a LIVE acting and performance showcase.

Advanced students may:

• film scenes

• build acting reels

• audition confidently

• participate in showcase productions

🧠 TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Acting is used to teach:✔ confidence✔ communication✔ emotional expression✔ teamwork✔ discipline✔ creativity✔ leadership

This is NOT professional stunt fighting instruction.

The movement portion focuses on:

safe performance movement and beginner film choreography.

⚠️ SAFETY RULES

✔ Mats required for tumbling✔ Controlled movement only✔ No dangerous stunts✔ No real fighting✔ No unsupervised activity✔ Safety first at all times

📅 WEEK 1 — INTRO TO ACTING & CONFIDENCE

LESSON THEME:

“Becoming Comfortable On Stage”

OBJECTIVES

Students learn:✔ body language✔ stage confidence✔ expression✔ voice projection

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Warm-Up (10 min)

• funny walks

• superhero poses

• emotion faces

• confidence games

Main Lesson (20 min)

Teach:

Basic Acting Skills

• voice

• posture

• eye contact

• emotions

Acting Activity

Students introduce themselves:

• dramatically

• as characters

• using emotions

Performance Practice

Students perform:simple emotions and reactions.

HOMEWORK

Practice:introducing yourself confidently.

📅 WEEK 2 — EMOTIONS & EXPRESSIONS

LESSON THEME:

“Showing Emotion”

OBJECTIVES

Students learn:✔ facial expressions✔ emotional delivery✔ reactions✔ character emotions

ACTIVITIES

Emotion Challenge

Students act:

• happy

• sad

• surprised

• angry

• nervous

• excited

Main Lesson

Teach:“How actors make emotions believable.”

Scene Practice

Students perform:short emotional scenes.

HOMEWORK

Observe emotions in movies or TV shows.

📅 WEEK 3 — MOVEMENT & TUMBLING BASICS

LESSON THEME:

“Moving Like A Performer”

OBJECTIVES

Students learn:✔ safe movement✔ balance✔ coordination✔ beginner tumbling basics

ACTIVITIES

Warm-Up Stretching

• flexibility

• posture

• balance drills

Tumbling Basics

Teach:✔ safe rolls✔ beginner mat movement✔ controlled landings✔ stage movement

Performance Movement

Students practice:

• dramatic entrances

• action poses

• character walks

SAFETY FOCUS

No unsafe flips or advanced stunts.

HOMEWORK

Practice stretching and posture.

📅 WEEK 4 — CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

LESSON THEME:

“Creating Characters”

OBJECTIVES

Students learn:✔ character personality✔ movement style✔ voice changes✔ imagination

ACTIVITIES

Students create:

• hero character

• villain character

• funny character

• action character

Acting Exercise

Students perform:character introductions.

Performance Practice

Partner scenes.

HOMEWORK

Write:character name and personality.

📅 WEEK 5 — IMPROV & QUICK THINKING

LESSON THEME:

“Thinking Fast On Stage”

OBJECTIVES

Students learn:✔ improvisation✔ confidence✔ reacting naturally✔ teamwork

ACTIVITIES

Improv Games

• random situations

• audience suggestions

• reaction games

Main Lesson

Teach:“How actors stay in character.”

Performance Practice

Students create:short improv scenes.

HOMEWORK

Practice:reacting creatively to situations.

📅 WEEK 6 — FILM ACTION & CHOREOGRAPHY

LESSON THEME:

“Movie Scene Movement”

OBJECTIVES

Students learn:✔ camera-safe movement✔ reaction timing✔ spacing✔ cinematic acting

IMPORTANT

This is:✔ pretend choreography✔ performance movement✔ reaction acting

NOT:❌ fighting instruction

ACTIVITIES

Movement Drills

Students practice:

• action reactions

• dramatic falls

• hero poses

• safe movement timing

Scene Work

Students perform:simple action scenes.

SAFETY RULES

✔ no contact✔ no unsafe throws✔ controlled movements only

HOMEWORK

Watch action scenes and observe reactions.

📅 WEEK 7 — CAMERA CONFIDENCE & SHOWCASE PREP

LESSON THEME:

“Preparing For Performance”

OBJECTIVES

Students learn:✔ camera presence✔ performance confidence✔ scene rehearsal✔ audience awareness

ACTIVITIES

Students:

• rehearse scenes

• practice introductions

• perform showcase routines

Camera Practice

Record:mini acting clips.

HOMEWORK

Practice final performance.

📅 WEEK 8 — LIVE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE

LESSON THEME:

“StagePlay Showcase Day”

OBJECTIVES

Students:✔ perform confidently✔ showcase acting skills✔ demonstrate growth

SHOWCASE FORMAT

Opening

Instructor welcome

Student Performances

Students perform:

• acting scenes

• improv moments

• movement performances

• choreographed skits

Awards & Certificates

Examples:

• Best Confidence Growth

• Best Character

• Best Performance Energy

• Best Teamwork

• Crowd Favorite

🎯 AGE GROUP MODIFICATIONS

AGES 7–9

Focus:✔ imagination✔ movement✔ confidence✔ fun acting games

Performance:30 seconds–1 minute.

AGES 10–12

Focus:✔ scenes✔ teamwork✔ acting structure✔ movement confidence

Performance:1–3 minute scenes.

AGES 13–17

Focus:✔ auditions✔ performance reels✔ camera confidence✔ cinematic movement

Performance:3–5 minute scenes.

📋 INSTRUCTOR CHECKLIST

✔ Keep energy high✔ Encourage all students✔ Maintain safety✔ Keep activities age-appropriate✔ Celebrate effort✔ Record clips when possible✔ Promote showcase weekly

🚀 BONUS REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES

Upsell:✔ acting coaching✔ audition prep✔ showcase team✔ music videos✔ talent development✔ content creator club

Acting students often become:

• showcase hosts

• performers

• content creators

• ambassadors

• future instructors

This class will likely become one of your strongest confidence-building programs for parents and students alike.