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    Drama III / IV : Theatre Production and Competition
     
     
     Back to School Night Video Introduction
     
     
    Commitment to class; students need to be aware that this class demands a high level of commitment. Students will be involved (Cast or Crew) in all productions, requiring rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. 
     
     
    In order to have the most successful season and offer as many opportunities, students are asked to help with fundraising efforts throughout the year. We have a variety of activities throughout the year (SnapRaise!; Restaurants; Production ticket sales and advertising; etc...)
     
    *SUMMER ASSIGNMENT
    All students enrolled in the Drama 3/4 class for the coming year must select, analyze and memorize 2 Contrasting Monologues for in class performance for the beginning of the school year. Monologues may be 1 Contemporary and 1 Classical OR 1 Dramatic and 1 Comedic. Reminders on what is included in Scoring Analysis is listed below. Each monologue must be from a PUBLISHED PLAY and needs to be between 1-2 minutes each. 
     
    After School Production time commitment:
     
               Oct. 5 (Saturday) we are competing in a Theatre Competition called "Roleabout". There are many categories, that students will choose from. We will prepare during class time and perform/compete at the festival with other Theatre Students from around Southern California and receive feedback from judges so we can continue to grow in our craft. 
     
                One Stoplight Town - class production is April 22 - 24 in our Black box performing space (P152). There will be two weeks of after school rehearsals leading up to the performances. On B days our rehearsals will end much sooner as we will be able to start rehearsals during the school day. 
     
     
    Here are a variety of forms, pictures and other information for the Advanced Thespian in you!
     
    Here are some activities you can expect for first semester:
            Audition (Students will perform 2 contrasting 1 - 2 minute monologues during class 
            Musical Auditions (Students will perform a 1 minute piece from another musical, during class and/or at after school appointment)
            Production: (students will complete production process: read analyze, memorize, design, rehearse and perform)
            Festival Registration (Students will register 1-2 entries from a variety of possibilities for Festival Competition)
            Rehearsal and Performance with feedback to prepare for Festival
            Play Review: Attend, Critique and submit a typed review of a Live Theatrical Performance (Form listed below)
               Play Review Semester One is Due November 14-15, 2024 (depending on which day class meets)
     
    Here are some activities you can expect for second semester:
          Stage Combat (Students will learn, practice techniques and perform an original scene incorporating Stage Combat)
            Scene Work: (Students will select, analyze, memorize and perform a scene in a group for possible festival performance)
            Pre-Fest: ALL students in class will perform pieces for public, in preparation for Festival Competition.
            Festival: Students will perform at Theatre Festival for adjudication                                   
          Play Review: Attend, Critique and submit a typed review of a Live Theatrical Performance (Form listed below)
              Play Review Semester Two is DUE  May 8 or 9, 2025 (Depending on which day class meets). 
     
     *Some years the production will take place during 1st semester; as determined by calendar and needs of department.
     
    Roleabout Festival: Registration is in September. Categories will be shared in class. Students will select and prepare pieces. All students must have completed / signed Permission Slips turned in. We will take a bus for the event, leaving early in the morning on Oct 5; return time is to be determined. 
     
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    Play Review:
     
              Students must see a live Theatre Production and TYPE a critique of that performance. How To Write a Play Review
                        
     
    Character Analysis: A series of questions for students to discover the subtext of their characters for deeper understanding. Character Analysis
     
    SCORING Analysis: Remember to attach each page of your script to the left side of your opened notebook. On the right side, divide the page into 5 columns. The script will be divided into "BEATS" (motivational units or sections of the script). Please number each beat then you should number the corresponding page of your notebook so that the scoring (analysis) matches with the dialogue you are "SCORING". The 5 columns are labeled as:
     
    Overall Objective (this usually stays the same throughout the piece; Monologue or Scene). This is what you (the character) wants and you complete this section by stating "I want to....."Keep it simple, you can act clear words / emotions. Not drawn out paragraphs.
    Immediate Objective (similar to O. O. but this changes beat by beat).
    Obstacle: this is what stands in the way of your character achieving your Objective. This may be physical, social or psychological, but there is an obstacle. Action Plan: this is what your character will try to do to overcome the obstacle. This may or may not work but it is how you are attempting to solve the problem.
    Personal Source: this is how you (the actor) can connect or relate to the character. It may be a connection to the emotion of the character, or to the situation. The idea is that you want to be as specific to your own personal experiences as possible in order to portray the character in the most believable way possible.
     
    Adv. Drama Syllabus A guideline of classroom rules and procedures, please pay attention to any listed dates and/or time commitments required for this class! You must be able to fully commit to dates / projects! 
     

     
Last Modified on July 3, 2024