Monday- EVEN Tuesday- ODD Wednesday- EVEN Thursday- ODD Friday- ALL CLASSES
Tony Tuesday
Watch Beetlejuice
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
On Wednesday, Oct 27, The Company will travel to Roosevelt High School to see Check, Please. Call is 8:30 in the cafeteria. Cost is $1, all permission slips were due on Friday, Oct 15. If students are not attending the performance, they will work on rehearsal with the sub.
3- Tableau
Students will rehearse their 3 scenes, each scene must be held without breaking for one minute.
Students will learn focus techniques and be able to hold focus for an entire minute. Script/notes due the day you perform.
5- Pantomime articles homework
Students will read 3 articles and respond to 2 of them. Due Friday, 10/29 by 11:59 PM
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.
Pantomime/Tableau Homework DUE Friday, Oct 29 by 11:59 PM
1- Pantomime Article Response Assignment 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.
