Acting I

 
Agenda--9.20.16
Objective: Finish believable action  

Journal #9: Write 5 Lines of dialogue w/2 students on a bus
Vocab: “Character"--a personality or role an actor/actress re-creates

  • -Picture Day! & Class Meetings
  • -Warm-Ups: Vocal & Body
  • -Acting Scenes

HW: Quiz & Write a 1-2 min play w/dialogue/characters

Agenda--9.19.16
Objective: To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration

Journal #8:  Describe a great actor.  Who & Why?  
Vocab: “Improvisation"--acting w/out a script or rehearsal

  • -Warm-up: Circle Game w/Fruit or Candy
  • -Finish:  Believable Action Performances
  • -Quiz

HW:   

Agenda--9.16.16
Objective:  Develop believable action performances through focus and concentration
 
Journal #7: Describe your scene.  Give details of the who, what, where

Vocab: “Audience Etiquette”—spectators showing respect to the performers by listening, engaging, and avoiding distracting behavior during the show

  • -Warm-ups: Vocal & Switch 
  • -Believable Action Performances
  • -Display

HW:   Quiz: on Vocab & Believable Action

 

Agenda--9.15.16
Objective: To create believable pantomime
 
Journal #6: So far, how are you doing in movement & involvement in the class?  Critique yourself

Vocab: “Audience Critique”—constructive feedback on performances

  • -Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Have you?”
  • -Pantomime Movement Exercises
  • -Performances:  Believable Action
  • -Reminders:  Freeze at the end of scene/ Avoid Real Names

HW: Memorize/Rehearse

 
Agenda--9.14.16
Objective:  To develop and build ensemble and strengthen pantomine skills

Journal #5: How do you practice for a performance?  What do you do? 

Vocab: “Rehearsal”—practice working on the story, character, and movement to create a strong performancerformance.

  • -Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Have you?”
  • -Believable Action: Performances

HW:  Rehearse & Memorize

Agenda--9.13.16
Objective: To create believable pantomime

Journal #4: How do you maintain your focus during a performance without “breaking”?  Critique the acting.

Vocab: “Cheat Out”—bringing the focus out to the audience, so you are facing the audience

HW:   Performance Work

 
Agenda--9.12.16
Barrett was absent!!  Funeral.  
  • Fairy Tale Performance
Agenda--9.9.16
Objective: To create believable pantomime

Journal #3: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a performer?  Explain or give examples.

Vocab: “Pantomime”—focused movement using actions and body language to show place or objects without using props

  • Finish Any Interviews
  •  Warm-ups: “8Count”& “Name Game”
  • “What are you doing?”
  •  Energy Ball & Pantomime Circle

HW:  Believable Action

Agenda--9.8.16
Objective: To build an understanding of believable action and pantomime
Journal #2: How do you make acting believable?  What do you do?
Vocab: “Concentration”--focus and commitment to the task at hand

  • -Clip & Discussion on Journal
  • -Finish Any:  Interview—share
  • -Warm-ups: Vocal & Body Exercise
  • -(Thumbs, Headsup, Finger Fencing, Have you ever?)
HW: 
 
Agenda --9.7.16

Journal #1-What are your experiences on the stage?  & What do you expect to gain out of the class?  
Vocab:  "Ensemble"--a group of supporting actors, dancers, singers, in a theatrical production
  • Discussion on Journal/Share
  • Syllabus: class objectives & overview
  • Interview & Share
HW:  Signed Syllabus 
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Agenda--4.26.16
Objective: rehearse and perform dream techniques
 
Journal #21-Describe a dream/nightmare you've had
Vocab: "Black Out"--all the stage lights go off at the same time
  • Display Dream Sequence Performances
  • Critique
HW:  None
 
Agenda--4.25.16
Objective: 
  • Mr. Barrett is absent
  • Dream Sequence Project
  • Group Performance
Agenda--4.22.16
Objective: pariticipate in the the workshop
 
Journal #20: What do we gain by studying Shakespeare?
Vocab: "Improvisation"--acting w/out a script or rehearsal
  • WMU Theatre Workshop
  • Participating in Scene Work
HW:  None
 
Agenda--4.21.16
Objective: rehearse Lost Object Scene
 
Journal #19: Critique your own performance.  G
Vocab:"Thrust Stage"--audience on three sides
  • Warm-ups:  Voice & Movement
  • Finish:  Moment to Moment--Lost Object
  • Rehearsal Time
HW:
 
Agenda--4.20.16
Objective: rehearse Lost Object Performances 
 
Journal #18: Describe your character in the scene.  What is he/she like?
Vocab: "Arena Theatre"--audiences seat on all four sides
  • Lost Object Scenes
  • Rehearsal Time & Script Writing
HW: Any Scene Work
 
Agenda--4.19.16
Objective:  
 
Journal #: No Journal
Vocab: 
  • Mr. Barrett went home SICK!
  • Moment to Moment: Lost Object
  • Rehearsal Time
  • Script Writing & Questions
 
Agenda--4.18.16
Objective: develop performance movement on the stage
 
Journal #17: How did WMU do?  What did you think about their performances and skill? What did you learn?
Vocab: "Blocking"--actor's specific movement on the stage
HW:  Memorize Lines
 
Agenda--4.15.16
Objective:  observe and participate with WMU 
 
Journal #16: Critique the WMU performances.  How do they bring the characters to life?
Vocab:"House"--the audience, place where the audience sits; out front of the stage 
  • WMU Theatre Department 
  • Shakespearean Scenes
HW:  None
 
Agenda--4.14.16
Objective:  design movement on stage during a "lost object" scene
 
Journal #15: Describe a "place" that you know well with lots of description and details
Vocab: "Setting"--details on place/location, time of day, season, and surroundings

HW:  Shakespeare Research

Agenda--4.11.16
Objective: create movement on the stage knowing where to go

Journal #14:  List all the choices and actions the actress does to look/find (clip)
Vocab: "Blocking"--actor's movement on the stage  

  • Warm-ups:  8-Count, breathing, Yes, you
  • Hand-shake Images
  • Tableaus:  Mythological creature, plant, weather
  • Rehearsal Time
HW:  Complete Form & Rehearse Movement
 
Agenda--3.31.16
Objective: practice pantomiming movement

Journal #13: Critique the performance. (Forensic Piece) 
Vocab: "Improvisation”—acting without a script or rehearsal

  • Warm-ups:  8count, abc, elblow tag
  • Pantomime Circle

HW:  

Agenda--3.30.16
Objective: To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration
Journal #12: What makes a really good story?  What kind of stories do you love?  Write a short story.     

Vocab: “Apron"--downstage area, part of the stage where the pit is located

HW: 

Agenda--3.29.16
Objective:  create stories using tableaux

Journal #11: How do we see “stories, characters, or situation” through TABLEAUS? 
Vocab: “Wings”—sides of the stage where the actors are hidden from the audience

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Circle Candy”
  • DUE: 1-2min Script "Locker Play"
  • Finish: Tableau Performances
  • Share:  Fairy-Tales

HW:  

 

Agenda--3.28.16

Mr. Barrett was sick!  Class created & performed Fairy Tales

  • Rehearsed Fairy-Tale
  • Perform
 
Agenda--3.25.16
Objective:  develop understanding and create stories out of tableaux 

Journal #10: Give a critique on your performance.  Self-Reflection.  How did it go?  
Vocab: "Tableaux"--frozen picture or an action paused
  • Warm-ups:  Vocal & Body
  • Type 2 Quiz:  Pantomime
  • Elbow Tag
  • Finish Tableaux Performances
 
Agenda--3.24.16
Objective: Finish believable action  

Journal #9: What are you good at?  What do think about Improv? 
Vocab: “Tableaux”—frozen action or stage picture. 

HW: Quiz & Write a 1-2 min play w/dialogue/characters

Agenda--3.23.16
Objective: To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration

Journal #8:  Describe a great actor.  Who & Why?  
Vocab: “Tableaux”—Frozen action or stage picture

  • Warm-up: Circle Game w/Fruit or Candy
  • Finish:  Believable Action Performances

HW:   Quiz on Friday 

Agenda--3.22.16
Objective:  Develop believable action performances through focus and concentration
 
Journal #7: Describe your scene.  Give details of the who, what, where

Vocab: “Audience Etiquette”—spectators showing respect to the performers by listening, engaging, and avoiding distracting behavior during the show

  • Warm-ups: Vocal & Switch 
  • Believable Action Performances
  • Display

HW:   Quiz: on Vocab & Believable Action

 

Agenda--3.21.16
Objective: To create believable pantomime
 
Journal #6: So far, how are you doing in movement & involvement in the class?  Critique yourself

Vocab: “Audience Critique”—constructive feedback on performances

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Have you?”
  • Pantomime Movement Exercises
  • Performances:  Believable Action
  • Reminders:  Freeze at the end of scene/ Avoid Real Names

HW: Memorize/Rehearse

 
Agenda--3.18.16
Objective:  To develop and build ensemble and strengthen pantomine skills

Journal #5: How do you practice for a performance?  What do you do? 

Vocab: “Rehearsal”—practice working on the story, character, and movement to create a strong performancerformance.

HW:  Rehearse & Memorize

Agenda--3.17.16
Objective:  To develop and build ensemble and strengthen pantomine skills

Journal #4: So far, how are you doing in movement & involvement in the class?  Critique yourself

Vocab: “Audience Critique”—constructive feedback on performances

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Have you?”
  • Pantomime Movement Exercises
  • Dinner Theatre

HW: Memorize/Rehearse

Agenda--3.16.16
Objective: develop and create focused pantomime  

Journal #3: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a performer?  Explain or give examples.

Vocab: “Cheat out”—bringing the focus out to the audience, so you are facing the audience

  • Warm-ups: “8Count”& “Name Game”
  • Energy Ball & Pantomime Circle
  • Have you ever?

HW: 

 
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Agenda--4.22.15
Objective:  finish tableau performances

Journal #19:  Write out dialogue of the characters in the commercial

Vocab: “Thrust Stage”—audience on 3 sides  

  • Warm-up: Numbers, partners:  handshake
  • Finish:  Tableau Performances
  • Script DUE

HW: 

Agenda--4.20.15 - 4.21.15 
Objective:  Finish Tableau: Come Alive performances

Journal #18:  Describe your commitment to the warm-ups thus so far.  Give yourself a grade. 
Vocab: “Proscenium Theatre”—auditorium with audience just in the front

  • Warm-up: Numbers, partners:  handshake
  • Finish:  Tableau "Come Alive" Performances
  •  Script DUE

HW: 

Agenda 4.15.15 - 4.17.15
Objective: rehearse and create script of Tableau Performance

Journal #17:  Critique your performance.  How did it go?  Grade it.  
Vocab:  "Center Stage" --middle of the stage, the strongest location.  
HW:  Script Work 
 
Agenda--4.14.15
Objective:  create the transitions within the performances

Journal #16:  What does your character say when he/she comes to life?  What do they want?    
Vocab: “Playscript”-- the manuscript of a play, especially as prepared for use by actors in rehearsals

HW: Script Work 
 

Agenda--4.13.15
Objective: Activate the tableaus into a full performance 

Journal #15: Write out description of the setting in the Tableau Performance
Vocab: “Setting”—place, time of day, location, season, area  

HW: Script Work 

Agenda--4.2.15
Objective:  strengthen student skills in improv theatre

Journal #14: -What does it take to be good at improv?  What experiences do you have?
Vocab: “Cue”-- Anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action

  • DUE:  1min.  Script. & Journals 
  • Improv Thursday
  • Exercises & Skill work 

HW:  

Agenda--4.1.15
Objective: To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration
Journal #13: - What makes a really good story?  What kind of stories do you love?  Write a short story.     

Vocab: “Stage Directions”—Instructions written into the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movements of performers, or production requirement

  • Warm-up: Numbers, partners:  handshake
  • Finish:  Tableau Performance

HW:  Written 1pg play & Quiz

Agenda--3.31.15
Objective:  create stories using tableaux

Journal #12: How do we see “stories, characters, or situation” through TABLEAUS? 
Vocab: “Diction”— The pronunciation of words, the choice of words, and the manner in which a person expresses himself or herself.  

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Circle Candy”
  • Tableau Performances
  • Audience Critiques 2p/2n

HW:  Write a 1min play w/dialogue

Agenda--3.30.15
Objective:  develop understanding and create stories out of tableaux 

Journal #11:  What is your favorite story?  Why?       
Vocab: "Tableaux"--frozen picture or an action paused
HW: Write a 1min play w/ dialogue
 
Agenda--3.27.15
Objective:  establish improvisation rules 

Journal #10: Critique your performance.  Self-Reflection.  
Vocab: "Blocking”—the character’s specific movement and directions on the stage 

HW:  Write a 1min play with dialogue/characters (Locker Play)

Agenda--3.26.15
Objective: Finish believable action  

Journal #9: What are you good at?  What do think about Improv? 
Vocab: “Tableaux”—frozen action or image. 

  • Warm-Ups:  Circle Numbers
  • Finish:  Believable Actions 

HW:  

Agenda--3.25.15
Objective: To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration

Journal #8:  Describe a great actor.  Who & Why?  
Vocab: “Improvisation”—acting without a script or rehearsal

  • Warm-up: Circle Game
  • Finish:  Believable Action Performances

HW:   Quiz on Friday 

Agenda--3.24.15
Objective:  Develop believable action performances through focus and concentration
 
Journal #7: Describe your scene.  Give details of the who, what, where

Vocab: “Audience Etiquette”—spectators showing respect to the performers by listening, engaging, and avoiding distracting behavior during the show

  • Warm-ups: Vocal & Switch 
  • Believable Action Performances
  • Display

HW:   Quiz: on Vocab & Believable Action 


Agenda--3.23.15
Objective:  To develop and build ensemble and strengthen pantomine skills

Journal #6: So far, how are you doing in movement & involvement in the class?  Critique yourself

Vocab: “Audience Critique”—constructive feedback on performances

HW: Memorize/Rehearse 

 
Agenda--3.20.15
Objective:  To develop and build ensemble and strengthen pantomine skills

Journal #5: How do you practice for a performance?  What do you do?  Critique performance.  

Vocab: “Rehearsal”—practice working on the story, character, and movement to create a strong performancerformance.

  • Pre-Assessment & DUE:  1pg Pantomime.
  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Have you?”
  • Pantomime Movement

HW:  

Agenda--3.19.15
Objective:  create a meal through the skills of pantomime

Journal #4: How do you maintain your focus during a performance without “breaking”?  Critique the acting.  What makes it quality or believable

Vocab: “Concentration”-- The act or process of focused energy, especially the fixing of close, undivided attention within a performance

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha”
  • Imaginative:  Dinner Recipe
  • Cooking Show Performance

HW:  1pg Pantomime Research 

Agenda--3.18.15
Objective: develop and create focused pantomime  

Journal #3: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a performer?  Explain or give examples.

Vocab: “Cheat out”—bringing the focus out to the audience, so you are facing the audience

  • Warm-ups: “8Count”& “Name Game”
  • Energy Ball & Pantomime Circle
  • Have you ever?

HW: 

Agenda--3.17.15
Objective: To build an understanding of believable action and pantomime
Journal #2: How do you make acting believable?  What do you do?
Vocab: “Pantomime”—concentrated focus using actions and body language to show place or objects without using props

  • Clip & Discussion on Journal
  • Finish Any:  Interview—share
  • Warm-ups: Vocal & Body Exercise
  • (Thumbs, Headsup, Finger Fencing, Have you ever?)
  • What are you doing?  
HW:  
 
Agenda --3.16.15

Journal #1-What are your experiences on the stage?  & What do you expect to gain out of the class?  
Vocab:  "Ensemble"--a group of supporting actors, dancers, singers, in a theatrical production
  • Discussion on Journal/Share
  • Syllabus: class objectives & overview
  • Interview & Share
HW:  Signed Syllabus 
 
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Agenda--3.6.15

Objective: develop impact and stage presence within the monologue introduction 
Journal #38—Critique the monologue performances.  What do they do that draws you in? 
Vocab: “Beats”—changes and pauses in the script to show emotional, purpose, or idea shifts 

HW:  Monologue Packet & Memorization

 
Agenda--3.5.15

Objective: develop impact and stage presence within the monologue introduction 
Journal #30—Critique the monologue performances.  What do they do that draws you in? 
Vocab: “Stage Presence”—commanding the audience’s full attention

HW:  Monologue Packet & Memorization

 
Agenda--3.4.15
Objective:  study monologue performances & choose script

Journal #29—What is a monologue?  Self-Reflection on last performance. 
Vocab: “Focal Point”—spot the character places the other character

HW:  Work on Memorization
 
Agenda--12.18.14
Objective:  create the transitions within the performances

Journal #13:  What does your character say when he/she comes to life?  What do they want?    
Vocab: “Playscript”-- the manuscript of a play, especially as prepared for use by actors in rehearsals

HW:  Research “Commedia dell’arte” --What is it?  1pg
 

Agenda--12.17.14
Objective: Activate the tableaus into a full performance 

Journal #12: Write out dialogue for commercial. 
Vocab: “Proscenium Theatre”—audience is in front (traditional)

HW:  Research “Commedia dell’arte” --What is it?  1pg
 

Agenda--12.16.14
Objective: finish tableaux performances

Journal #11: Write out dialogue for Tableau. 
Vocab: “Center Stage”—the heart of the stage where the most power is located.  

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Circle Candy”
  • Finish:  Tableau Performances
  • Blocking:  Staging NOTES

HW:  Research “Commedia dell’arte” --What is it?  1pg

 
Agenda--12.15.14
Objective:  create stories using tableaux

Journal #10: How do we see “stories, characters, or situation” through TABLEAUS? 
Vocab: “Diction”— The pronunciation of words, the choice of words, and the manner in which a person expresses himself or herself.  

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Circle Candy”
  • Tableau Performances
  • Audience Critiques 2p/2n

HW:  Research “Commedia dell’arte” --What is it?  1pg

 
Agenda--12.12.14
Objective:  establish improvisation rules 

Journal #9: What are you good at?  What do think about Improv? 
Vocab: “Tableaux”—frozen action or image. 

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Circle Candy”
  • Improv Notes
  • Improvisation Friday

HW:  Tableaux Performance

Agenda--12.11.14
Objective:  develop understanding and create stories out of tableaux 

Journal #:  No Journal Today. 
Vocab:
HW:  
 
Agenda--12.10.14
Objective:  perform Pantomiming skits
 
Journal #8 - Self-Reflection.  How did your performance go?  What could you improve?  
Vocab:  "Blocking"--actor's movement on the stage
  • Warm-ups:  Vocal & Body
  • Performances
  • Audience Critiques
HW:  
 
Agenda--12.5.14
Objective:  To develop and build ensemble and strengthen pantomine skills

Journal #5: So far, how are you doing in movement & involvement in the class?  Critique yourself

Vocab: “Audience Critique”—constructive feedback on performances

  • Pre-Assessment & DUE:  1pg Pantomime.
  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha” “Have you?”
  • Pantomime Movement

HW:  

Agenda--12.4.14
Objective:  create a meal through the skills of pantomime

Journal #4: How do you maintain your focus during a performance without “breaking”?  Critique the acting.  What makes it quality or believable

Vocab: “Concentration”-- The act or process of focused energy, especially the fixing of close, undivided attention within a performance

  • Warm-Ups: “8-Count” “Stretch” “Ah-ha”
  • Imaginative:  Dinner Recipe
  • Cooking Show Performance

HW:  1pg Pantomime Research 

Agenda--12.3.14
Objective: develop and create focused pantomime  

Journal #3: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a performer?  Explain or give examples.

Vocab: “Cheat out”—bringing the focus out to the audience, so you are facing the audience

  • Warm-ups: “8Count”& “Name Game”
  • Energy Ball & Pantomime Circle
  • Have you ever?

HW:  1pg Research on Pantomime. How is it used?

Agenda--12.2.14
Objective: To build an understanding of believable action and pantomime
Journal #2: How do you make acting believable?  What do you do?
Vocab: “Pantomime”—concentrated focus using actions and body language to show place or objects without using props

  • Clip & Discussion on Journal
  • Finish Any:  Interview—share
  • Warm-ups: Vocal & Body Exercise
  • (Thumbs, Headsup, Finger Fencing, Have you ever?)
  • What are you doing?  
HW:  
 
Agenda --12.1.14

Journal #1-What are your experiences on the stage?  & What do you expect to gain out of the class?  
Vocab:  "Ensemble"--a group of supporting actors, dancers, singers, in a theatrical production
  • Discussion on Journal/Share
  • Syllabus: class objectives & overview
  • Interview & Share
HW:  Signed Syllabus 
 
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Agenda--11.19.14

Objective: develop impact and stage presence within the monologue introduction 
Journal #38—Critique the monologue performances.  What do they do that draws you in? 
Vocab: “Beats”—changes and pauses in the script to show emotional, purpose, or idea shifts 

HW:  Monologue Packet & Memorization


Agenda--11.18.14
Snow Day

Agenda--11.17.14

Objective: develop impact and stage presence within the monologue introduction 
Journal #37—Critique the monologue performances.  What do they do that draws you in? 
Vocab: “Stage Presence”—commanding the audience’s full attention

HW:  Monologue Packet & Memorization

 
Agenda--11.14.14
Objective:  study monologue performances & choose script

Journal #36—What is a monologue?  Self-Reflection on last performance. 
Vocab: “Focal Point”—spot the character places the other character

HW:  Work on Memorization

Agenda--11.7.14 - 11.13.14
Objective:  develop characters and movement to effectively tell a story
  • Rehearse, direct, and develop scenes from the play Almost, Maine
  • Performed Scenes w/ Costumes and Props
  • Critiqued Performances
HW:  DUE - Live Theatre Performance Critique 2pg
 
Agenda--11.6.14

Objective: perform a scene from a play developing the characters and movements
Journal #32— No Journal Today. 
Vocab: “Cold-Readings”—Performing a scene with a script in hand without any rehearsal 

HW:  Develop Lines & Character

Agenda--11.3.14  -11.5.14 
Objective:  finish Extended Neutral Scenes

Journal-  No Type 1
Vocab:
  • Finished Extended Performances
  • Audience Critiques 2p/2n
HW:  
 
Agenda--10.29.14
Objective:  display Extended Neutral Scenes
 
Journal # - No Type 1
Vocab:  "Dress Rehearsal"--run through of the scene with all tech elements
  • 10min.  Rehearsal Time
  • Performances (Scripts, Rubric, and Floor Plan) 
  • Audience Critiques 
HW:  
 
Agenda--10.28.14
Objective:  create a short performance based off a fairy-tale
 
Journal # - No Type 1
Vocab:  
HW:  
 
Agenda--10.27.14
Objective:  Rehearse transitions, movement, and set arrangement
 
Journal #-
Vocab:  
  • Floor Plan Directions
  • Rehearsed & Discussed Set Arrangement
HW:  
 
Agenda--10.20.14 - 10.24.14 (Week Breakdown)
HW:  Memorization & Script Work
 
Agenda--10.15.14
Objective:  work on improvisation skills
 
Journal:  n/a
Vocab:  
  •  1/2 a day
  • Improvisation:  Hitch-Hiker & Bus-Stop
HW:  Study Improv Rules
 
Agenda--10.14.14

Objective: create strong characters and story using Neutral Scenes 

Journal #25—Write out dialogue for the following commercial.   
Vocab: “Circumstances”—situations and environments surrounding and effecting the character

  • Warm-ups:  
  • Finish:  Neutral Scenes
  • Info/Commercial Performances
HW:  Script Writing 
 
Agenda--10.13.14

Objective: create strong characters and story using Neutral Scenes 

Journal #24—What is the purpose of a info/commercial?  What is in them?     
Vocab: “Tactics”—the choices/actions the character makes to get what he/she wants  

HW:  Study Vocab
 

Agenda--10.10.14
Objective: create strong characters and story using Neutral Scenes 

Journal #23—How did your performance go?  Critique.  
Vocab: “Obstacle”—the thing that’s in the way of the character’s objective like (time, another person, an injury, etc.)  

  • Warm-ups:  Count-8,  Numbers, Statues
  • Finish Neutral Scenes: performances
  • Critiques
  • Improv Friday
HW:  
 
Agenda--10.7.14
Objective:  finish vocal performances
 

Journal #20—Critique your performance.  Give feedback on how you did.   
Vocab: “Battens”—pipes that lightning instruments and curtains attach

  • Warm-ups:  Count-8, Tongue-twisters
  • Finish Vocal Performances: Temp/Volume/Tone/Pitch
  • Critiques 
HW: 
 

Agenda--10.8.14
Objective: create specific characters, setting, plot using neutral dialogue

Journal #21—Critique the Neutral Performances

Vocab: “Neutral Scene”—ambiguous dialogue that has no specific character, location, or plot.  No meaning.  

HW: Neutral Scene:  acting, character work 

Agenda--10.6.14
Objective:  demonstrate vocal versitility in tempo/volume/tone/pitch
Journal # - None Today
Vocab:  
  • Rehearsal Time
  • Vocal Performances:  w/Scoring
  • Critiques
HW:  
 
Agenda--10.2.14

Objective: strengthen and connect with different vocal levels 

Journal #18—Critique the vocal performance based his/her delivery of different levels. 
Vocab: “Score”—to map out the structure and levels of vocal delivery within the script

HW:  Vocal Performance & Quiz
 
Agenda--9.30.14
Objective:  explore and identify different parts of the theatre

Journal #16- What happens ‘backstage’ during a show?  What help is needed to run a production? 
Vocab: “Backstage”—area behind scenery not visible to the audience  

  • Finish: Dream Sequence
  • Audience Critique 
  • BackStage Vocabulary & Study
  • Tour
HW:  Study Terms:  Quiz Friday

Agenda--9.22.14
Objective:  build student understanding of blocking & movement on the stage

Journal #- No Journal
Vocab:  

HW:  Complete Form & Rehearse Movement

Agenda--9.19.14
Objective:  strengthen student skills in improv theatre

Journal #12: -What does it take to be good at improv?  What experiences do you have?
Vocab: “Cue”-- Anything said or done, on or off stage, that is followed by a specific line or action

  • DUE:  1min.  Script.
  • Improv Friday
  • Exercises & Skill work 

HW:  

Agenda--9.17.14
Objective:  Develop stories using tableaux

Journal #10:  Describe your story within the tableaux.  Give a breakdown.   

Vocab: “Blocking”—the character’s specific movement and directions on the stage

  • Warm-up:  8count, ahs, Bang
  • Finish Tableaux Performances
  • Reflections

HW:   Write a 1min play with dialogue/characters

Agenda--9.16.14
Objective:  Develop stories using tableaux

Journal #9:  Reflect on the power of tableaus and how they communicate story?  How do we see story in the performances?        

Vocab: “Tableau”—frozen action, a picture, or statue that tells a story

HW:   Write a 1min play with dialogue/characters

Agenda--9.12.14
Objective: develop improvisation skills and identify the rules
 
Journal #8:  Describe a great actor.  Who & why?  What do they do?  

Vocab:  "Improvisation"--acting without a script or rehearsal

HW;  Write a 1min. play with dialogue/characters

 

Agenda--9.15.14
Objective:  To develop and create story using tableaux 

Journal #9:  No Journal Today
Vocab:  "Tableaux"--

HW: Write a 1min play with dialogue/characters DUE:  Friday

Agenda--9.11.14
Objective:  To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration

Journal #7: Self-Reflection.  How did the performance go?  What could you improve?  Or, what did you do well? 
Vocab:  "Audience Etiquette”—spectators showing respect to the performers by listening, engaging, and avoiding distracting behavior during the show

  • Finish:  Believable Action Performances
  • Dinner Recipe: Rachel "Barrett" Ray Show
  • Display Performances
HW:  Quiz -vocab & pantomime 
 

Agenda--9.9.14
Objective:  To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration

Journal #5: How do you practice for a performance?  What do you do?  Critique Performance.
Vocab: "Rehearsal"--practice working on the story, character, and movement to create a strong performance

  • Rehearsal Notes
  • Warm-ups:  8-count, ah, fingerswords
  • Believable Action: Rehearsal
  • Performances
HW:  Rehearse 
 
Agenda--9.8.14

Objective: To create believable pantomiming action & emotion through focus and concentration

Journal #4: How do you maintain your focus during a performance without “breaking”?  What makes it quality or believable?
Vocab: "Concentration"--the act or process of focused energy, especially the fixing of close, undivided attention within a performance

HW:   Performance Work
 

Agenda --9.5.14

Journal #3- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a performer?  Explain and details.
Vocab:  "Cheat Out"--turn out to face the audience with your front side.
  • Pre-Assessment
  • Warm-Ups:  Name Game
  • (Switch) & Energy Ball
  • Didn't get to our: Believable Action Performance
HW:  Review Vocab.  
 
Agenda--9.4.14
 

Journal #2- How do you make acting believable?  What do you do? Reflect on "Hook" clip?
Vocab:  "Pantomine"-concentrated focus using actions and body language to show place or objects without using props  

  • Clip & Discussion on Journal
  • Interview Shares
  • Warm-ups:  Vocal & Body Exercises
  • (Thumbs, Heads-up, Have you ever?)
  • Pantomime:  What are you doing?  & Energy Ball
HW:  syllabus signed  
 
Agenda --9.3.14

Journal #1-What are your experiences on the stage?  & What do you expect to gain out of the class?  
Vocab:  "Ensemble"--a group of supporting actors, dancers, singers, in a theatrical production
  • Discussion on Journal/Share
  • Syllabus: class objectives & overview
  • Interview & Share
HW:  Signed Syllabus