MOT 1950: DRAMATIZATION: PLAYING COWBOY: Boy dressed in cowboy outfit (hat, vest, chaps, guns in holsters) standing in living room, turning on radio, pulling out six-guns, shooting at radio (or small television). Western, childhood,...

MOT 1953: DRAMATIZATION: PLAYING ASTRONAUT: WS Two boys standing in living room dressed in spacesuits, taller boy in round plastic helmet placing shoulder resting longer helmet on younger shorter boy. Home Movies, brothers, siblings,...

Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. So, they started...

This video analyzes act 5 of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and establishes the characters, themes, and symbols that will carry through the entire the play. I read The Merchant of Venice through the theme of Paradise.

Join us in our first lesson on Destroying Drama. We’ll explore the world of plays and playwrights, starting with information flow – how do we figure out what’s going on in a play? We’ll also break down a common play structure with the...

A video entitled "Spectacle in a Play" which examines visual and audio spectacle in a play, using William Shakespeare's The Tempest as an example.

This second lesson uncovers the finer details of theatrical dramas. We’ll explore the world of characterisation, focussing on how playwrights build their characters. We’ll also examine how playwrights use scene descriptions and stage...

Antigone is an exciting and dramatic play and is the 3rd play in the Oedipus Rex series. Even though Oedipus is dead, his curse is still destroying his remaining family. When the play opens 2 of his nephews have just died in a battle...

MOT 1950: DRAMATIZATION: Boy washing face at sink, mother checking back of his ears, mother scrubbing w/ wash cloth. Boy putting on coat, going out to play, digging fox hole w/ friends, back from play mother scolding, nagging boy for...

MOT 1948: MARRIAGE SOCIALIZING ARGUMENT: DRAMATIZATION: Bored housewife SOT talking on telephone accepting invitation to play Bridge, husband doesn't want to go, wife yelling saying she's going anyway, he yelling back.

This video, entitled "Dramatic Arguments," explains how to analyze a dramatic argument for a claim, reasoning, support, and relevancy.

This video provides valuable tips for writers on creating impactful endings for their plays. By focusing on resolving conflicts, showing character growth, revealing themes, and ending with a dramatic punch, writers can leave a lasting...

If you are a shy person, presentations can be really hard for you. In this lesson, Mr. P. will give you some tips on how to build a good dramatic presentation.

This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve...

This video addresses dramatic spectacle.

At the turn of the 18th century, audience were ready to go over the top, and get some really, really dramatic theater in their lives. Like, a dog dueling a man type of dramatic. In London, only two theaters were licensed, but...

By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering substances, switch it up romantically and brush up against creatures from another dimension. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sees Shakespeare play with...

In which John Green teaches you about one of the least family-friendly family dramas in the history of family dramas, Oedipus Rex. Sophocles' most famous play sees it's main character, who seems like he's got it all together, find out...

We're back! This year Mike Rugnetta is teaching you about theater and drama. Are you in drama club? Want to know about the history of theater? Maybe learn some theater history? Have a lot of fun? This is the series for you! Over the next...

Actor Tim Matheson discusses Ronald Reagan's legacy and how the assassination attempt changed the course of his life and presidency. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' targetherelank' rel='nofollow'Reaganribe ➡ Watch all clips...

Actor Kyle S. More shares what he learned about John Hinckley, Jr.'s obsessions and mental health struggles leading up to the attempted assassination of President Reagan. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' targetherelank'...

Actress Cynthia Nixon discusses the First Lady's role as her husband's closest confidant and how the assassination attempt on President Reagan affected her. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' targetherelank'...

Join us for an advanced lesson on Destroying Drama! We’ll examine the world of plays and playwrights, starting with key aspects of information flow. How do you analyse dialogue and what is the purpose of dramatic irony? We’ll also break...

Welcome back to Destroying Drama! In this first lesson, we’ll delve into some of the ‘big picture’ aspects of theatrical drama. Get ready to explore the anatomy of a playscript and how information is conveyed in this exciting medium....

The Elements of Drama - The wonderful world of drama comes alive in The Elements of Drama, as the young host and hostess take viewers on a journey through the works of such famous playwrights as William Shakespeare. Colorful graphics and...