Monday- NO SCHOOL Tuesday- ODD Wednesday- EVEN Thursday- ODD Friday- EVEN
Tony Tuesday
Watch School of Rock
Read Tony Tuesday assignment, you can choose to complete it on this week’s choice. Or you can wait for another week. You may turn in the assignment any time during Semester 1. Only one response is required even if you are in two Theatre classes. DUE Wed Dec 16. NO EXCEPTIONS
Students will learn how to break down a story into its parts. Take notes in lecture
3- Tableau
Students will choose a fairy tale to read as a cast. Students must break down the fairy tale into its 3 main parts and determine what will happen in each scene. Students will create a 3 frozen set of scenes to tell the complete story.
Students will complete a plot diagram for their story. Plot diagram due at the end of the unit.
4- Pantomime/Tableau articles homework– due Oct 29 by 11:59 PM
Students will read 3 articles and respond to 2 of them. Due at the end of the Pantomime unit
Article 1: “No Place Like Home” by Kathleen Smith Belcher
Response question: Citing the article as evidence, discuss why theatre is such a welcoming place for everyone.
Article 2: “The Show Must Go On” by Ryan Leeds
Response question: Citing the article as evidence, discuss one problem that can happen on stage and how to recover from it.
Article 3: “Acting from the Gut” by John Frederickson and Jessica Lissy Trey
Response question: Citing the article as evidence, discuss what you believe is the best method for giving authentic performances and why it works for you.
1– Pantomime Article Response Assignment Due Fri Oct 29 at 11:59 PM Directing Students will read 3 articles and write a response to 2 of their choice. Assignment is due at the end of the Pantomime unit. Writing standards required. Check your syllabus packet for writing expectations
Article 1: “Less is More” by Laura Wayth
Response question: Citing the article as evidence, discuss which part of directing is the most important for a successful show.
Article 2: “Learning the Directing Ropes” by Joe Deer
Response question: The article identifies 5 phases of producing shows, choose which one phase you believe is the most important for a director to be involved.
Article 3: “Directing a Diva” by Kellie Gormly
Response question: Citing the article as evidence, discuss the best way to keep egos in a cast down and encourage a sense of ensemble.
