MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH 2014DRAMA 1

VOCAB FOR MONDAY AUGUST 18 - 22

ADRENALINEARTICULATION

PLIABLEPROFESSIONALS

ROUTINESTAGE FRIGHT

VOCALIZATION

JOURNAL: (Each Daily Journal should be 5 – 7 sentences)• In your own words : What is theatre AND What makes a good actor?

• How to be a "good" theater actor: Take Notes• Share

• Drama Games: There’s only one liar

A psychological but fun group dynamics game from Augusto Boal. 1.There should be no talking until the exercise is over. 2.The group sits or stands in a circle and closes their eyes. 3.The leader tells them that one person will be selected by a tap on the shoulder. 4.The leader walks around the whole circle, then asks the group to open their eyes. 5.The group members must look around and try to guess who was chosen. They

are asked to remember who they decided upon but not to reveal it at this point.6.The game is repeated. When everybody has finished looking round, the leader

asks them, on the count of three, without talking, to point at the person they thought was chosen the first time.

7.Everybody points.8. Now, they do the same again for the second time.9.Afterwards, members are asked what it was that led them to choose a particular

person, for example, the facial expression that person had.

** BY FRIDAY BRING YOUR OWN MAGAZINE TO BEGIN YOUR PROJECT**

MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH 2014DRAMA 2

VOCAB FOR MONDAY AUGUST 18 – 22

ARTISTIC SELECTIVITY

CONFLICTDUAL ROLEEXTERNAL

TRAITSINTERNAL TRAITS

MOTIVATIONOBJECTIVEOBSTACLEOUTCOME

STAKES

JOURNAL: (Each Daily Journal should be 5 – 7 sentences)• In your own words :Do you think it is more difficult to play a

character very similar to you or very different? Why? What might be the challenges in playing a character very different than you?

Exaggeration Circle: Procedure:1. Players stand in a circle.2. One player starts a small gesture.3. The next player takes it over and makes it even bigger.4. This continues all the way around until the last person takes it to the EXTREME.5. After a couple times with just movement, tell the players they can add a sound as well.

Define Terms:• Complete by using the textbook: Vocabulary Test August 28th

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH 2014DRAMA 1

VOCAB FOR

AUGUST 18 - 22

ADRENALINEARTICULATION

PLIABLEPROFESSIONALS

ROUTINESTAGE FRIGHT

VOCALIZATION

• Journal: • Make a list of positive attributes that you believe make you a good actor• List challenges for you to overcome in your path to attaining your theater self.

Drama Games: Walk The GridActors walk around the space in different settings and environments: on a tightrope, on a rope bridge, on an icy road, through quicksand, through mud, through Jell-O, in a snowstorm, in a heatwave, through a blustery wind. To avoid the churning whirlpool of death that students tend to always move into when they move about a room, have them "walk the grid" - they must walk in straight lines, changing direction at 90 degree angles.• This exercise is all about looking and listening, focusing on moving in a specific surrounding and not chatting

to others about their day. An actor can't learn to support their fellow actors until they learn to be conscious of others as they move through space.

Go Stop Clap JumpAn excellent listen and focus exercise. There are four commands (Go, Stop, Clap, Jump) and four obvious actions• (When you hear Go, you move forward. • When you hear Stop, you stop.• When you hear Clap, you clap your hands. • When you hear Jump, you jump up.) • Once everyone has mastered these commands, invert the associated action.

• (i.e. When you hear Go, you stop. • When you hear Stop, you move forward. • When you hear Clap, you jump. • When you hear Jump, you clap.) • Actors have to focus to match the command with the action.

• To make it harder, scramble the actions further (e.g. When you hear Go, clap. When you hear Clap, stop, etc.)

** BY FRIDAY BRING YOUR OWN MAGAZINE TO BEGIN YOUR PROJECT**

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH 2014DRAMA 2

VOCAB FOR

AUGUST 18 – 22

ARTISTIC SELECTIVITY

CONFLICTDUAL ROLEEXTERNAL

TRAITSINTERNAL TRAITS

MOTIVATIONOBJECTIVEOBSTACLEOUTCOME

STAKES

JOURNAL: (Each Daily Journal should be 5 – 7 sentences)• In your own words :? List 5 Character traits about yourself that you feel

define who you are at present. Choose a character from a play or movie and do the same thing. Which list was easier to create.

Define Terms:• Complete by using the textbook: Vocabulary Test August 28th

• Drama Game: BUS STOP• Park Bench - Company Improv

• PROJECT #1: Develop your own Character for the Improv Game Bus Stop• Due tomorrow first thing in class.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2014DRAMA 1

VOCAB FOR

AUGUST 18 - 22

ADRENALINEARTICULATION

PLIABLEPROFESSIONALS

ROUTINESTAGE FRIGHT

VOCALIZATION

• Journal: • What parts of a theater are you familiar with

(the audience area only? Stage, Behind Stage? What are the different areas called if you (if you know)? What are the different roles of people working on a play? (Just Actors?)

• Visit the PAC: • 1st Hour – Tour with Mr. Antich Technical Director• 4th Hour – Tour with Ms. Duncan PAC Manager

LAB FEES, LAB FEES, LAB FEES! STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET?

** BY FRIDAY BRING YOUR OWN MAGAZINE TO BEGIN YOUR PROJECT**

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH 2014DRAMA 2

VOCAB FOR

AUGUST 18 – 22

ARTISTIC SELECTIVITY

CONFLICTDUAL ROLEEXTERNAL

TRAITSINTERNAL TRAITS

MOTIVATIONOBJECTIVEOBSTACLEOUTCOME

STAKES

JOURNAL: Verb List:Make a list of 5 Verbs that stimulate an emotional response.

ASSESSMENT ONE: (25 POINTS)• Develop a character for BUS Stop• Who is your character? What is your opening line? Go to Exit

Line?• What characteristics do you plan on utilizing to show:

• BODY• VOICE

Define Terms:• Complete by using the textbook: Vocabulary Test August

28th LAB FEES, LAB FEES, LAB FEES! STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET?

• DRAMA 3 & 4

TO DO: * COMPLETE READ THROUGH OF “ A TIME TO GO”* CHOOSE PLAY* AUDITION PROCESS?PREPARE FOR TOMORROW

* DRAMA GAMES: BUS STOP

• Read through

• Choose Plays

• Audition tomorrow?

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST 2014DRAMA 1

VOCAB FOR

AUGUST 18 - 22

ADRENALINEARTICULATION

PLIABLEPROFESSIONALS

ROUTINESTAGE FRIGHT

VOCALIZATION

Journal: (10 minutes) What would you like to do in theater in the future? Which part of theater are you most interested in participating, learning, or working in? WHY?

1. (25 minutes) Using Drama books Complete Vocabulary. You may do this with a partner

2. (10 minutes) Warm up tongue twisters: pick from a box3. Using the Chapter Books Read pages 54. PROJECT ONE: Create and Perform a Two- To - Three minute

warm up routine. LAB FEES, LAB FEES, LAB FEES! STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET?

** BY FRIDAY BRING YOUR OWN MAGAZINE TO BEGIN YOUR PROJECT**

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST 2014DRAMA 2

VOCAB FOR

AUGUST 18 – 22

ARTISTIC SELECTIVITY

CONFLICTDUAL ROLEEXTERNAL

TRAITSINTERNAL TRAITS

MOTIVATIONOBJECTIVEOBSTACLEOUTCOME

STAKES

JOURNAL: If an actor was playing someone totally different than themselves how would they prepare for the role? What are some roles you have played in the past? If those characters were different how did you get into the role?

Pass The EmotionWith very little explanation simply say that we're going to pass a smile around the circle. Start this off by passing a big smile to the person sat to your left, and then encourage it all the way around.

ASSESSMENT ONE: Complete Bus Stop

Define Terms:• Complete by using the textbook: Vocabulary Test August 28th

LAB FEES, LAB FEES, LAB FEES! STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET?

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND 2014DRAMA 1

VOCAB FOR

AUGUST 18 - 22

ADRENALINEARTICULATION

PLIABLEPROFESSIONALS

ROUTINESTAGE FRIGHT

VOCALIZATION

Journal: (10 minutes) What was your Tongue Twister? Was it difficult for you? Why are warm ups important? What are some other activities that you have to warm up for?1. WARM UP One 2. Warm up Two Complete Activities: In groups you will be assigned one of these exercises to show the class. You have 5 minutes to read, review, and be ready. Complete Activity Sheet LAB FEES, LAB FEES, LAB FEES!

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET?

Drama 2: BELL WORK: Who is this chick?Who is she?What do you know about her?Make a list ofeverything you know aboutthis character. Pickyour top 3 most interesting factsto share with the class.

What is Characterization?

Write in your notes: Characterization: developing and portraying a personality through thought, action, dialogue, costuming, and makeup

Stock Characters

Stock Character: an easily recognizable character; a flat, one-dimensional character with predictable actions

Example: Cinderella She will always do the right thing She will always be nice She will always be beautiful She will live happily ever after

Who is this? Overview & Overview 2

This is the Wicked Witch of the West from “The Wizard of Oz.” But, if you saw “Wicked,” who did we think she was? What type of character was she?Watch Wicked- Defying Gravity Director's Cut(Maybe: View Video )

Stock Character Alert!

She was a stock character! Why? She was always evil She was never nice She always wanted to hurt people She enjoyed hurting people Every time she showed up, you knew she was going to do

something bad.

Is she really wicked?

Use what you learned from the “Wicked”Video to evaluate what youknow about her NOW.How does “Wicked’s”Elphaba compare to hercharacter in “The Wizardof Oz?”

So What Happened?

What happened to our perception of the “Wicked Witch of the West” after hearing another side of the story? She went from being a stock character to an original

character. What character is more interesting? Which one do you

care more about?

Stock or Original?

Stock or Original?

Stereotypical Characters

Stereotypical Character: a familiar character identified by an oversimplified pattern of behavior that typically labels the character as being part of a group of people

What is a stereotype? “a standardized mental picture that is held in common by

members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment” (webster.com)

Stereotypical Characters

“The Jock” “The Nerd” “The Cheerleader” “The Class Clown” “The Rich Kid” “The Womanizer” “The Shy Guy” “The Goth Chick” “The Book Worm”

Everything Has Its Place…

There is a place for stock characters and stereotypical characters… Stock characters are big in children’s stories Stereotypical characters are mainly used in comedies.

Think about your “spoof” movies: “Not Another Teen Movie” “Scary Movie” series

Why Original Characters?

Original characters are much more interesting! WHY? They are “real.” We can relate to them. No one in life is perfect. No one is all good or all bad. Everyone has a story.

By using characterization to create an original character, you are basically creating a “real” person.

Your Assignment

Step 1: Brainstorm! In your teams, brainstorm all the stock characters you can think of (think of children’s stories and fairy tales).

Be prepared to share

What About LIFE?

Do you view anyone around school as stock and/or stereotypical “real life characters?”

How can we apply what we know about characterization to all the different types of REAL characters we encounter in life?