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What is… an actor? Drama teaching tool
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Overview
An actor talks about their job and how they work as part of a team to put on a show.
One in a series of five films for primary school children that explore the theatre-making process and the people who are a part of it.
Learning outcomes
This acting education resource has been created for children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and it will support them to understand how theatre is made. It can be used by teachers to introduce creative careers.
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Keywords
Acting, creativity, theatre, drama, primary, key stage 1, key stage 2.
Suitability
Suitable for 6+/KS1+
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