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Read the Fine Print

Subject:

Arts, Business, Humanities

Institution Name:

Thirteen/WNET New York

Collection:

PBS

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

It's not that uncommon for secondary school students to study the ups and downs of the stock market, but in this lesson, students will examine the economic roller coaster involved in the production of a Broadway musical. As an introduction to the lesson, students will read a series of online articles to investigate the similarities and differences between nonprofit theater production and Broadway, or commercial, theater production. They will view excerpts from the PBS series BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL to determine how the costs of producing on Broadway have changed over time, and to understand the economic gamble involved in the production of a contemporary musical. As a culmination of the lesson, students will write a persuasive letter describing the benefits and pitfalls of investing in either nonprofit or commercial theater.
Designed for immediate use in middle and high school classrooms, these lessons -- which adhere to national learning standards -- contain comprehensive instructions for classroom implementation, downloadable student handouts, links to relevant and dynamic online resources, and suggestions for cross-curricular extensions. Feel free to adapt the lesson plans to meet your students' needs and your own curricular goals.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Video

Conditions of Use:

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