Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Monologues!

You are rquired to write your own monologue. Be sure to brainstorm a variety of ideas before deciding on one. Next week, bring in a rough copy of the your monologue for revision. Performances will be January 6th.

You are to hand in upon performance:

  • your brainstorm.
  • your rough copy.
  • your good copy.
  • a character sketch.

Be sure to have a costume for your performance, have your monologue memorized and prepare a short introduction for your performance.

So! Due December 2nd: Rough copy of your monologue!

Also! Journals are due December 9th, as is your Daily Bell Work!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Casting!

Congradulations to our cast of A Christmas Carol!

Simon- Scrooge
Sydney- Narrator
Evan- Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Abby- Young Girl
Monica A- Marley
Jessica- Ghost of Christmas Present
Julia- Child
Sandra- Child
Symanthia- Wife
Malcolm- Fred
Andrew- Cratchit
Monica- Tiny Tim
Andrew P- Collector
Josh- Young Scrooge
Victoria- Ghost of Christmas Past

Learn your lines, we begin rehearsals next week!!!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Accent ate goo

So you have a two week break and a two week opportunity to work on your accents! You've each chosen an accent ans a poem to do, due November 18th.

You need a 1 page write-up of your acting process. This includes where you looked for help, what websites, podcasts, books, movies, shows. What exercises you practised, when did you practise them, did you record yourself performing the poem, circle words you don't know how to say. Start slow! You don't have to jump in and speak really quickly at first. Get it right before you speed up your speech.

Poems:

Jessica, Julia, Monica A are doing Pennies From Heaven:

I put 10p in my Piggy Bank
To save for a rainy day.
It rained the very next morning!
Three Cheers, Hip Hip Hooray!

Malcolm, Simon, Evan, Sydney, Victoria, Symanthia are doing Rain:

There are holes in the sky
Where the rain gets in,
But they're ever so small,
That's why rain is thin.

Andrew, Monica, Sandra are doing Weather:

Whether the weather be fine,
Or whether the weather be not.
Whether the weather be cold,
Or whether the weather be hot.
We'll weather the weather
Whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not.

Abby, Andrew P, Josh are doing A Man Said to Me:

A man said to me,
"Can you sing?"
I said, "Sing?"
He said, "Yes."
I said, "Who?"
He said, "You."
I said, "Me?"
He said, "Yes."
I said, "When?"
He said, "Now."
I said, "Now?"
He said, "Yes."
I said, "No."
He said, "Oh."

These are the accents:

German- Sandra
English proper- Evan
English cockney- Victoria
French- Jessica
American south (Texas etc.)- Andrew P
American L.A.- Sydney
Australian- Andrew O.
Scotish- Simon
Italian- Monica A.
Russian- Malcolm
Jamaican- Symanthia
South African- Josh
American New York- Julia
American Boston- Monica

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Whether the Weather

Great job this week! Lits of good stuff was done in class with the promise of lots more to come! So, for homework:

1) Complete the blocking exercise you began in class with your partner. If you have no partner, complete the exercise solo and we'll find you an actor next week. You do not have to memorize your lines but try to remember where you're supposed to move on stage. You may have your sheets with you when you perform them next week.


2) Read the vocal handout you received and complete your sleeping homework. Remember to take the advice on the page as it will apply to the poem we'll be working on.

3) What poem you ask? Memorize the following poem that you should have copied during class and we will play around with it in class.

Weather

Whether the weather be fine
Or whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold
Or whether the weather be hot,
We'll weather the weather,
Whatever the weather
Whether we like it or not.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Improv ending

So Improv is at a close this week with your Notebooks due! Great job on all your in class games! Be ready for character studies next week!

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Drama drama everywhere!

Hey all!

So next week while you're watching Hamlet, keep a watchful eye out for the following and then write a review:

-acting: did you like it? why? why not?
-set: was it huge? small? useful? distracting?
-costumes: were they nice? did they stand out?
-lights: were there any cool effects? how did they help the mood?

Draw the set please!

Due October 14th! 12pt. font, times new roman, single spaced. Title page please!

ALSO!

Due October 21st!

Create an improvisation notebook that clearly instructs the reader how to play five improvisation games and activities. The notebook should be neat and well organized. Al of the material must be in your own words!

Each activity must include:

-materials needed
-how many can play
-the title of the activity
-the source for the activity (where you found it)
-instructions and/or rules
-how the game is useful to actors and theater.

Typed, 12 pt. font.

E-mail with any questions!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Work for the Home :)

Another Tuesday, another drama class. Everyone did great with Freeze! Remember the rules and keep up the good work!

Homework!

Every week you must complete two of your Daily Bell Work questions. Answer the first two to the best of your abilities as we haven't done too many games yet.

DUE SEPT 30th! Your improvisation project. A compilation of 100 famous lines, lyrics, quotes and sayings in a booklet. You can go up to triple spaced and the writing can be any reasonable size, but the bigger it is the more paper you'll need, so keep it small and simple! You need a title page with YOUR NAME and the date it is due. You do not need 100 of each, just 100 in total. If you have any questions or problems, please contact us. You all have my e-mail!

See you next week for more improvisational excitement!

Theatrical Preview!

Good Morning Thespians!

September the 27th there is an Open Door event at the Meadowvale Theater in Mississauga. Patrons will receive tours around the facility, including the opportunity to set foot on the stage itself! The event runs from 12 pm to 4pm and it's FREE!

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit a live theater and get to see behind the scenes, putting your knowledge into practice!

So set the 27th on your calendar and don't miss your chance!

Bring in any pictures you happen to take and we'll chat about it in class and put up some picture ot make the drama room more dramatic!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Improv Info

Hey guys!

So we had our first improv workshop today starting of our first unit of the year! Remember to complete the Dramatic Structure work sheet as well as your Improv reading and questions. These will be due September 16th, no exceptions! If you have any questions please feel free to let us know and keep checking your dramatic blog for more dramatic news!

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

First Day Fun!

Hello fellow thespians!

The first day has come to a close and we had some fun times. Just a reminder of your ESSAY! Due TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH, typed, 12pt font, single spaced. Entitled: "What Drama Means to Me." 

See you then and we'll get down to the real nitty gritty of the world of improv! Happy typing!

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