Theater II 2013
Sunday May 5 Be at school at 12:30 for mic check & final rehearsals.
Friday April 12 Hand in one page typed reflection on the performances. Include thoughts on your performance and reactions to the scenes of others.
Tuesday April 2. Be ready to perform Glass Menagerie Scenes.
Thursday Feb 14. Memorize and delivery one of the Shakespeare monologues before the class.
Tuesday, February 12. One page TYPED review of a single player's performance from Shakespeare in Love due. Use link below for specifics and the IMDB for names of characters & actors.
Monday January 29 Prepare at least 3 "asked fors" and 3 characters for improvisations.
FILM FALL 2013
January 8: Group videos due for viewing.
Jan 6: Be prepared to explain to the class why you would NOT recommend a film for viewing.
Tuesday Dec 17: Essays on Tootsie due. Link below..
Dec 3: Be prepared to explain (to the class) 2 ideas for a short subject student film.
Nov 22 In about one page typed (double spaced), explain what clips and music you would choose to create a 30 second trailer for a re-release of The Graduate for today's audience. You can also include use of titles and voice overs.
Nov 15 Explain 2 examples EACH of memorable editing and cinematography from A Hard Day's Night. Explain WHY it was memorable.
Nov 4: PSA's ready for viewing.
October 28: Quiz on film editing.
Oct 3: Quiz on Hitchcock. Review notes on his techniques, plot devices, themes, settings, characters and actresses.
Sept 24: Quiz on cinematography terms and "Visions of Light".
Tuesday September 11: Essay due answering TWO of the topics on the handout. Be sure to refer to the links below for dialogue and character/actor names. Do NOT refer to "the guy who played Rick." Instead write "Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, was a man who could...."
FOOTLOOSE
Sunday Dec 22nd: 1–4 p.m. All dancers. Also Ren, Ariel, Willard, Rusty, girlfriends, Ren's friends! Shaw, Vi.
Monday, December 23: 12 30–4 30 entire test. Bring your shoes or boots.
Thursday Dec 26. 12:30 to 3:30 Pp 16-35 pp 47-49. Ren, Ariel, Willard, Principal, Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, Ellie, Billie Sue, Laurie Ann, Cop, Wes, Lulu, Ethel, Chuck, Lyle, Travis, Coach.
2 to 5 pm add dance ensemble, featured dancers, Ren's friends for Mega mix.
Friday Dec 27. 10 - 2:30 pp 35-47 & pp 49 -52.( Some will leave early) Ariel, Rusty, girl friends, Willard, Ren, Betty, Chuck,
11 am add Vi, Shaw.
12:30 add GIRL DANCE ENSEMBLE and Girl featured dancers.
Sunday Dec 29. 1-4:30 ENTIRE CAST. (some may be let out earlier) .pp. 52-59 plus other scenes and songs.
MondayDec 30 10am-?: Ren & Ariel. 10:30-3:00: Rusty, Ariel & Girlfriends. 11:15am-1:15pm Willard & Ren's Friends. All Other Principals: MEMORIZE YOUR LINES!
Spring 2013 FILM STUDY
May 13 Tootsie essays due. The assignment is in the link below.
April 29 The Graduate paper due.
April 17: Hard Day's Night review due.
April 8: Find a film you like and read Roger Ebert's review of it ( Google the film's name & "Roger Ebert"). Report to the class in a 1-2 minute explanation of how you agreed or disagreed with Ebert's review & how his comments were perceptive or memorable.
April 3: Quiz on Film editing. Go over notes on The Cutting Edge and the glossary of editing terms.
Due Monday March 11: Be prepared to give an oral review of a film you have seen and would reccommend to your classmates. Describe the basic plot concept (no spoilers) in a few sentences. Critique the cinematography & acting. Be sure to describe examples. Use IMDB for names of actors & their characters, directors & cinematographers.
Use bullet points, not a total script and hand in notes after delivery.
March 9. Bullet point in-class essay. After viewing a Hitchcock film, you will point out the similarities and differences compared to his usual techniques. Go over handout and notes.
February 27 Quiz on Cinematography. You do not have to know EVERY cinematographer and their films, but be ready to write about one or two. Notes on Visions of Light links below.
Due Monday March 11: Be prepared to give an oral review of a film you have seen and would reccommend to your classmates. Include basic plot concept (no spoilers) and critique the cinematography & acting. Be sure to describe examples.
Use bullet points, not a total script and hand in notes after delivery.
Due Thursday Feb 14: Essay due answering TWO of the topics on the handout. Be sure to refer to the links below for dialogue and character/actor names. Do NOT refer to "the guy who played Rick." Instead write "Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, was a man who could...."
Wed Feb 6 : Quiz on Singin in the Rain and camera angles, camera movement and dubbing.
Tues Feb 5: HW due. Favorite performer and favorite character from Singin' in the Rain. Be sure to explain your favorite performer (expression, voice, movement & reactions) then your favorite character (motives, personality, values).
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Fall 2012 THEATER 1
Review for final on link below.
Dec 12 Begin memorizing your lines for the Rumors scene.
Tuesday Dec 4 Quiz on Stage Movement and Special Movement. Go over handout, stage and body positions and notes.
Friday Nov 16 Be ready to perform Special Movement Skits.
Thursday Nov 1 Journals due
Tuesday, October 30 Review of The Miracle Worker due. Be sure to include the last 4 questions on the Review sheet listed below.
Thursday October 18 Quiz on Voice Production. Go over your packet and class notes. Don't forget hearing.
Wednesday Sept 26 Quiz on Pantomime, Recall and Imagination.
Thursday October 4 Be ready to tell a 2-3 minute story to the class. Remember to use gestures, expression and AT LEAST two other voices.
Monday Sept 17: Be prepared to perform a "Join-in Pantomime." Be sure to perform it for a family member WITHOUT TELLING THEM what it is you are doing. Keep it simple. Use the conventions we covered in class. Don't forget to use lots of FACIAL EXPRESSION!
Thursday Sept. 13 Quiz on the history and geography of the SVHS Theater. Study your handouts and notes.
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Fall 2012 Friday, Dec 14 Tootsie Assignment due. Be sure to double space & grammar-check.
Tuesday Dec 4 Review of The Graduate One page typed. Include a personal reaction to the plot & theme (state the theme) and a professional/technical reaction to the cinematorgraphy, editing and music..
Tuesday Nov 13. Quiz on film editing.
Thursday, Oct 11, Quiz on Hitchcock, his films, themes and techniques.
Wednesday, Sept 26. Quiz on Cinematography terms. Go over handouts and notes. You do NOT need to know the names of DP's.
Due Friday Sept 21: Be prepared to give an oral review of a film you have seen and would reccommend to your classmates. Include basic plot concept (no spoilers) and critique the cinematography. Be sure to describe examples.
Due Thursday Sept. 13: Essay due answering TWO of the topics on the handout. Be sure to refer to the links below for dialogue and character/actor names. Do NOT refer to "the guy who played Rick." Instead write "Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, was a man who could...."
Friday Aug 31: Quiz on Singin in the Rain and Film Ratings
Friday Aug 24 : HW due. List 5 film quotes (and the films & character) you feel SHOULD have been on the AFI list of 100 Film Quotes.
SPR 2012 Film March 15 : Quiz on Cinematography terms. Go over handouts.
March 6 : Quiz on Hitchcock and his style, characters and themes.
Feb 28: Be prepared to give an oral review of a film you have seen and would reccommend to your classmates. Include basic plot concept (no spoilers) and critique two of the following: performances, editng, cinematography or music.
Feb 16: Panel discussion of similarities between Hearst, Welles and Kane.
Due Wed Feb 8: Essay due answering TWO of the topics on the handout. Be sure to refer to the links below for dialogue and character/actor names. Do NOT refer to "the guy who played Rick." Instead write "Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, was a man who could...."
Friday, January 27 Quiz on Singin in the Rain
Spr 2012 Theater I
Friday May 25 Journals due. Include reflections on Rumors rehearsals & performances.
Monday May 14 Lines & blocking memorized for scene performance. Don't forget shoes & accessories.
Friday April 27 Quiz on Stage Movement and Special Movement. Go over handout, stage and body positions and notes.
Tuesday March 20 Quiz on Voice Production. Go over your packet and class notes.
Monday March 12 Be ready to tell your story (1-3 minutes) to the class. Remember to use gestures, expression and AT LEAST one other voice. Be sure to have an introduction and conclusion.
March 8 Journals due.
Friday Feb 24 Quiz on Theater staff and responsibilties and pantomine & sensory recall.
Tues Feb 21 Do not forget to include a review of the musical in your journal. Use the link below for guidelines and ideas.
Tuesday Feb 7 Be prepared to perform a "Join-in Pantomime." Be sure to perform it for a family member WITHOUT TELLING THEM what it is you are doing. Keep it simple. Use the conventions we covered in class. Don't forget to use lots of FACIAL EXPRESSION!
Tuesday Feb 7 Quiz on the History and geography of the SVHS Theater an pantomime techniques. Study your handouts and notes.
Monday January. 23 Be prepared to introduce your partner. BE SURE TO PRACTICE ALOUD!! you will be graded on content, eye contact, expression and enthusiasm.
Friday May 6 -- Papers on Tootsie due.
Thursday May 5 -- Student Films due for viewing.
Friday May 25 Journals due. Include reflections on Rumors rehearsals & performances.
Monday May 14 Lines & blocking memorized for scene performance. Don't forget shoes & accessories.
Friday April 27 Quiz on Stage Movement and Special Movement. Go over handout, stage and body positions and notes.
Tuesday March 20 Quiz on Voice Production. Go over your packet and class notes.
Monday March 12 Be ready to tell your story (1-3 minutes) to the class. Remember to use gestures, expression and AT LEAST one other voice. Be sure to have an introduction and conclusion.
March 8 Journals due.
Friday Feb 24 Quiz on Theater staff and responsibilties and pantomine & sensory recall.
Tues Feb 21 Do not forget to include a review of the musical in your journal. Use the link below for guidelines and ideas.
Tuesday Feb 7 Be prepared to perform a "Join-in Pantomime." Be sure to perform it for a family member WITHOUT TELLING THEM what it is you are doing. Keep it simple. Use the conventions we covered in class. Don't forget to use lots of FACIAL EXPRESSION!
Tuesday Feb 7 Quiz on the History and geography of the SVHS Theater an pantomime techniques. Study your handouts and notes.
Monday January. 23 Be prepared to introduce your partner. BE SURE TO PRACTICE ALOUD!! you will be graded on content, eye contact, expression and enthusiasm.
Tuesday May 3 -- Begin writing paper on Tootsie. See link below.
Wednesday April 13 Quiz on Film editing. Go over handouts.
Tuesday April 5 Open note quiz on Citizen Kane and the background on Hearst and Welles.
Monday March 14 Be prepared to give an oral review of a recent film you have viewed.
Tuesday March 8 Quiz on Psycho & Hitchcock. Go over packet & Notes.
Monday Feb 28. Quiz on Casablanca and Visions of Light. Go over notes and handouts.
Due Tuesday Feb 15 Write a 1-2 (typed) page essay answering ONE of the topics below. Be sure to refer to the links below for dialogue and character/actor names. Use the link to the screenplay on my website for quotes and characters. Do NOT refer to "the guy who played Rick." Instead write "Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, was a man who could...."
1. Casablanca has become something of a “cult” film, in part because of the personality of Humphrey Bogart. What is it about Bogart as a performer that makes him interesting and memorable?
2. Why is this film considered a classic? How does Casablanca capture myths about America and how we would like to be perceived? Would this perception be changed if the ending were different?
3. Although the narrative is constructed on a change of heart on Rick’s part, are we ever in any real doubt as to what Rick’s final choice will be? What are some of the clues, from the very beginning of the film, that tell the viewer what Rick’s future behavior will be?
4. This film is considered to be wartime propaganda. What messages are the writers trying to convey? How do national and ethnic stereotypes contribute to these messages?
5. Explain why you agree or disagree with the decision to award Casablanca the Oscar for Best Screenplay. Be sure to use many examples to support your position.
Regarding Casablanca -- Refer to the screnplay link below or to the IMDB website to refresh your memory.
1/24 HW due. Explanation of your choices of favorite characters, actors and scenes for Singin' in the Rain.
STAGECRAFT
Set Models due Monday , Jan 10 along with completed analysis (below). Updated Final exam review also below.
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Monday Dec 13 bring in prop list and shoebox for set model furniture.
Wednesday Dec. 8 Present defense of painted initial.
Monday, November 29 Review of And Then There Were None due. Use the Guidelines link below and answer AT LEAST half the questions including the one on production values.
Friday Nov 19 Quiz on hand tools and lumber and shop safety. Go over packet and notes.
Friday October 29 Quiz on paint and color. Go over your notes and packet.
Tuesday October 19 CAD floor plans due.
Thursday Sept 30. Property worksheet due.
Tuesday Sept 28 Stage plan due for your play's set design. Use correct symbols and line weights.Don't forget to check maskings and sightlines. UNDERLINE the play title!
Monday Sept 20 Bedroom stage plan due. Use correct symbols and line weights. Don't forget to check maskings and sightlines. Be creative! Make it your dream bedroom on a large scale.
Friday Sept 17 Quiz on floor plan symbols and theater staff responsibilities.
Thursday Sept 16 Play handouts due. After you have finished reading your play script, complete the play analysis & summary. If your handwriting is not neat, you may type the answers.
Friday Sept 10. Scaled floor plan of your bedroom due. Do not forget to use a ruler and correct symbols and line-weights!
Friday Sept 3. Quiz on the History and geography of the SVHS Theater. Study your handouts and notes.
THEATER 1
Jan 10 final performance of Rumors scene. Don't forget your shoes & accessories.
Jan 3 Review of A Christmas Carol due.
Thurs Dec 16 Memorize your character's lines from the Rumors scene.
Tuesday Dec. 7. Quiz on Stage Movement. Study handouts and notes.
Monday, November 29 Review of And Then There Were None due. Use the Guidelines link below and answer AT LEAST half the questions including the one on the character most like yourself.
Nov 16. Read the "Writing a Review ATTWN" link below to use as a guide for your play review this weekend.
Tuesday Nov 2 Quiz on Voice Production. Go over your packet and class notes.
Monday October 25. Be ready to tell your story to the class. Remember to use gestures, expression and AT LEAST one other voice.
Thursday Oct. 14 Quiz on Imagination, Recall and Staff responsibilities. Go over notes and flowsheet. Helpful link below
Friday October 1. Journals due. Do not forget to include dates, days absent and TWO reviews of performers in a play or film.
Monday Sept 20 Quiz on Pantomime.
Monday Sept 13 Be prepared to perform a "Join-in Pantomime." Be sure to perform it for a family member WITHOUT TELLING THEM what it is you are doing. Keep it simple. Use the conventions we covered in class. Don't forget to use lots of FACIAL EXPRESSION!
Friday Sept 3. Quiz on the History and geography of the SVHS Theater. Study your handouts and notes.
THEATER II
5/1 Be at school by 12:30 for Festival mic checks & rehearsal.
4/17 Be ready to perform scenes.
3/30 One page TYPED review of a performance from Shakespeare in Love due. Use link below for specifics and the IMDB for names of characters & actors.
3/7 Prepare puppet performance.
2/18 -3/4 Work on Fine Arts Assembly performances.
2/11-2/17 Perform scenes.
2/1 Memorize lines & blocking for Cat scene.
1/31 Quiz on Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Know the plot structure, characters, symbols, themes and film treatment.
1/24 Answer the questions on favorite/least favorite characters, actors, & scenes and WHY you chose them.
Theater 1 2011 Fall
Sunday Dec 11 All performers in the Winter Arts fest should be at school by 1pm for microphone check and final run-through.
Try not to wear colors that will blend into the navy blue curtain.
Friday Dec 2 Quiz on Stage Movement and Special Movement. Go over handout, stage and body positions and notes.
Monday Nov 9 Quiz on Voice. Go over handouts and notes.
Thursday -Sunday Attend the fall play and journal about it, including the questions in the link below.
Thursday October 27. Be ready to tell your story to the class. Remember to use gestures, expression and AT LEAST one other voice.
Friday October 7. Journals due. Do not forget to include dates, days absent and TWO reviews of performers in a play or film.
Wednesday Sept 28 Quiz on Pantomime, Recall and Imagination.
Tuesday Sept 13 Be prepared to perform a "Join-in Pantomime." Be sure to perform it for a family member WITHOUT TELLING THEM what it is you are doing. Keep it simple. Use the conventions we covered in class. Don't forget to use lots of FACIAL EXPRESSION!
Friday Sept 9. Quiz on the History and geography of the theater. Go over your notes and the three page packet of floor plans and cross sections.
Wednesday Aug. 24 Be prepared to introduce your partner. BE SURE TO PRACTICE ALOUD!! you will be graded on content, eye contact, expression and enthusiasm.
FILM Fall 2011
Tuesday August 30. Quiz on Singin in the Rain go over notes and IMDB online for the film.
Wed. Sept 14 Be prepared to defend your position on the ending of the film.
Monday Sept 19 Essays on Casablanca due. Use Screenplay link below.
Wednesday Sept 28 Quiz on Cinematography. Study handouts on "Visons of Light" Framing & Cinematography terms.
Thursday Oct. 5 Comparisons of Kane, Hearst & Wells due.
Monday October 23 Quiz on Hitchcock. Know techniques, character types and plots. Go over notes and handouts.
Thursday Oct 27 Be prepared to give an oral review od a film you want to reccomend to the class.
Monday Nov 7 Quiz on Film editing. Go over handouts on editing terms and "The Cutting Edge."
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