THEATRE 1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
"Everyone can act. If the environment permits it, anyone can learn whatever
he
chooses to learn. And if the individual permits it, the environment will
teach
him everything it has to teach. Talent or lack of talent has little to do
with
it." -Viola Spolin
OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate a knowledge of basic acting skills.
Students will gain awareness as to the use of these skills in their own
lives,
as well as how to use them on stage. Students will learn and demonstrate
their
knowledge through a series of Theatre games, improvisation, journal keeping,
analysis, performance, and discussion.
In Theatre 1, the course will cover the following areas :
1. FOCUS/CONCENTRATION: This is the foundation of learning any new skill and
is especially true for the performing artist. Actors must learn to
concentrate
and listen in order to perfect their art. Without it, we have chaos rather
than an environment of creativity.
2. ENSEMBLE: Through ensemble work, students learn how to work and problem
solve together.
3. CREATIVITY: Through exercises in creativity, students will discover their
creative skills and how to view experiences and behavior in a new and
positive
way.
4. SELF AWARENESS: Through exercises in awareness, students will become more
attuned to their own self worth and how they relate to others and their
environment. It is through the learning of the self that real acting can
begin
to take place. We must know our own feelings and reactions before we can
play
another's.
5. EMPATHY : Once students have become aware of their own reactions and
feelings, they can begin to tune into someone else. This is the beginning of
understanding what constitutes character .
6. CHARACTER: As students begin to sensitize themselves to their
environment,
their feelings and the feelings of others, they begin to understand what and
why people do what they do. They begin to understand all that makes up
character, both in themselves and others. The tools are now in place to
begin
building characters for stage.
7. ACT: As students learn more about human behavior, they realize that
acting
is an imitation of what they experience everyday. Through this growing
awareness, they bring reality and dignity to those black words on a white
page
they find in a script and bring people to life.
MATERIALS:
Students should come to class everyday prepared with the following:
1. COME PREPARED WITH A DRAMA SECTION IN THEIR NOTEBOOKS FOR NOTE TAKING
AND REFLECTION.
2. ALWAYS BE PREPARED WITH PEN OR PENCIL
3. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANDY SCRIPTS OR CLASS HANDOUTS GIVEN
EXPECTATIONS
1. Students should be on time, in their seats, and quiet when the bell rings.
2. Respect for themselves, classmates, instructor and anyone visiting the
classroom including substitutes. Any failure to respect substitutes will
result in loss of citizenship grade.
3. If absent, come and find out how to make up missed class work. This is a
participation class and points will be given for participating in class
activities. Student should work with instructor as to how to make up lost
points.
4. Be prepared with all assignments. Come on you guys I've heard every
excuse!
5. Respect for the environment we are working in whether it be the classroom
or the stage. This includes all props and costumes.
6. No Gum! ! This could be a danger to you because of all the moving around
that we do.
GRADING
All grading comes under the heading of assignments. You will be graded on:
1. Participation
2. Journal Work
3. Quizzes
4. Respect for all performers
5. Performance
Drama is a wonderful and fun way for people to learn about themselves,
others,
and the world around them. I look forward to working with you. Leave
yourself
open to imagination and you will be amazed at what you will discover!
Parents, please go over this disclosure with your student and sign below.
Thank you!
I have read over the disclosure and understand what is expected.
Parent____________________________________
Student___________________________________
Parents, due to the nature of this course, students will be evaluating one
another on performance. This is an important part of the process to enable
students to begin to understand and analyze what constitutes good
performance
technique. Please sign below to allow your student to participate in oral
evaluation of students. Thank you.
Parent____________________________________
