Theater and Performance Art Project

Project Description – PDF   Volunteer Description – PDF

The theater and performance arts project teaches the basics of stage performance, stage design and much more. This project also provides opportunities for youth to develop communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving as they develop their skits or other performances.

OBJECTIVES

  • Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
  • Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
  • Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
  • Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
  • Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.

PROJECT EXPERIENCES

  • Share-the-Fun Contests
  • Longhorn Recreation Lab at Texas 4-H Conference Center

RECORDBOOK CATEGORY

  • Communication and Expressive Arts Open

PRINTED RESOURCES

  • National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org)
  • Advanced Visual Arts 1 – Sketchbook Crossroads
  • Advanced Visual Arts 2 – Portfolio Pathways
  • Theatre Arts 1 – Play the Role
  • Theatre Arts 2 – Becoming a Puppeteer!
  • Theatre Arts 3 – Setting the Stage
  • Theatre Arts 4 – Helpers Guide

 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Producer
  • Film Maker/Producer Stage/Set Designer
  • Make-up Artist
  • Writer
LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS PROJECT
  • Head – Managing
  • Keeping Records Goal Setting
  • Head – Thinking
  • Service Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Learning to Learn
  • Heart – Relating
  • Communication Cooperation Social Skills
  • Heart – Caring
  • Empathy Sharing
  • Hands – Giving
  • Community Service Volunteering Leadership Responsible citizenship
  • Hands – Working
  • Marketable Skills Self-motivation
  • Health – Being
  • Self-esteem Self-responsibility Character
  • Health – Living
  • Personal Safety


 

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