Summary
There’s no business like show business! In this BrainPOP movie on drama and theater, Tim and Moby explain exactly why! You’ll begin in ancient Athens, when the great playwrights of antiquity competed during the Dionysian festivals, and learn about important concepts like catharsis and the tragic flaw. You’ll learn about realistic and unrealistic types of drama; the works of William Shakespeare; and how to draw an audience into a performance so they truly care about the fate of the characters. This is one movie that will have you on your feet, begging for an encore!
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Drama:
- What is one new thing you learned about drama?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining drama.
- Draw or give one example of your own.