Week 1: Introductions and Today's Theatre
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
1
F2F(face to face)
Monday1/3011a-12:40p
Introductions
About the class
Learning to navigate BB (Blackboard)
Log into BB following the directions given in class. Establish that you can see this class (THE 100). Contact your student technical support if you have problems. Familiarize yourself with the content behind the Buttons to the left.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on the Discussion Board called Introductions. Read the instructions, and post by Wednesday, 2/1.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and return to Introductions. Post a reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 2/5.
Read Wilson Chapters 1 & 2Experiencing Today's Theatre & Theatre in Everyday Life
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Week of1/30 - 2/5
Today's Theatre Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 1: Today’s Theatre. Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Read Wilson Chapter 11, pages 219-229Early Theatre / Greek Theatre
Week 2: Antigone, The Audience & The Critic
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
2
F2F
Monday2/611a-12:40p
Read Antigone in class Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 2: Antigone , The Audience & Critic .Read the Antigone Lecture and click "Mark Reviewed" when you are done.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on The Audience. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday, 2/8.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 2/12
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Week of 2/6 - 2/12
The Audience& The Critic
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 2: Audience &Critic. Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Read Wilson Chapter 3The Audience
Week 3: Critical Review Preparation & The Playwright
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
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No Classes at BMCC-Lincoln's Birthday
Monday 2/13
Click on the Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder My Critical Review. Read the instructions and keep them in mind as you search for a play or musical to attend and prepare to write your Critical Review.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Critical Review. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday 2/15.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 2/19.
Read Wilson "How to Write a Critical Review"at www.mhhe.com/livelyart7e
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Week of2/13 - 2/19
The Playwright Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 3: The Playwright . Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Read Wilson Chapter 4, pages 53-72Creating the Blueprint (Dramatic Structure)
Week 4: Writing Exercise & Dramatic Characters
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
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No Class Monday-Presidents' Day
Tuesday 2/21 - Classes follow a Monday ScheduleF2F 11a-12:40p
Discuss Antigone in class
Begin DramaticWriting Exercises
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 4: Dramatic Characters. Read and complete the assignment: Antigone Character Analysis.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Antigone & Dramatic Characters. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday 2/22
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday 2/26.
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Week of 2/20 - 2/26
Antigone
Dramatic Characters
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 4: Antigone & Dramatic Characters. Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Read Wilson Chapter 4, pages 72-79Creating the Blueprint (Dramatic Characters)
Week 5: Tragedy and Comedy
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
5
F2F
Monday 2/27
11a-12:40p
Complete DramaticWriting Exercise
Make plans to see a production - your Critical Review is due next week!
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Tragedy & Comedy, Your Point of View. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday 2/29.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 3/4.
Read Wilson Chapter 5Theatrical Genres
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Week of2/27 - 3/4
Genre: Tragedy and Comedy
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 5 : Genre: Tragedy & Comedy . Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
The House of Bernarda Alba Photo & Design by Fred Schneeberger
Week 6: The House of Bernarda Alba
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
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F2F
Monday 3/5
11a-12:40p
Read The House of Bernarda Alba in class
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 6: The House of Bernarda Alba. Read the Lecture and look at the Photo Album. Read the text of the play if you missed class, or finish it if we did not read the whole play in class.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Women in Rebellion. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday, 3/7.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 3/11.
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Week of 3/5 - 3/11
Discuss The House of Bernarda Alba via WIKI - see assignment.
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 6: The House of Bernarda Alba. Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.Contribute to the WIKI discussion of H.B.A..
CRITICAL REVIEW DUE
Review the text of House of Bernarda Alba
Waiting for Godot Photo, Scenic and Lighting Design: Lee Keenan
Week 7: Godot & Tragicomedy
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
7
F2F
Monday3/12
11a-12:40p
Wrap up House of Bernarda Alba discussion
Waiting for Godot
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 7: Godot & Tragicomedy. Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Waiting for Godot. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday, 3/14.
Reply to a fellow student by 7pm, Sunday, 13/18.
Read Wilson, page 419, Waiting for Godot synopsis.
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Week of3/12 - 3/18
Tragicomedy and The Theatre of the Absurd
Review for Midterm
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Midterm Review. Read the contents and study for your in-class Midterm.
(photos from ha!theatre)
Week 8: MIDTERM & Acting
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
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F2F
Monday 3/19
11a-12:40p
MIDTERM EXAM
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Our Favorite Actors. Read the instructions and post.
This one is just for fun, but there is extra credit for participating with posts and replies!
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Week of3/19 - 3/25
Acting Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 8 : Acting . Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Read Wilson, Chapter 6Acting for the Stage
Week 9: Othello
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
9
F2F
Monday 3/26
11a-12:40p
Acting Exercises in class
Read Othello (text in the Week 9 folder) Watch the video clips of different Othello productions (links in the week 9 lecture). Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Othello. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday 3/28.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 10/30.
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Week of 3/26 - 4/1
Othello Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 9 : Othello . Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Week 10/11: The Director & A Doll's House
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
10/11
F2F
Monday 4/2
11a-12:40p
Discuss Othello Read Wilson Chapter 7The Director and the Producer
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on The Director. Read the instructions and post by Thursday 4/5.
Please post and reply to at least one post before 7pm, Sunday, 4/15.
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Weeks of 4/2 - 4/15
Note - extended timedue to Spring Break4/6 - 4/15
The Director
A Doll's House
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 10/11 : The Director . Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Read Wilson, page 414, synopsis of A Doll's House
Week 12: Stage Spaces
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
12
F2F
Monday 4/16
11a-12:40p
MEET IN THEATRE 2
The Production Process
Observe Life's a Dreamtech rehearsal.
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 11: The Production Process and Stage Spaces . Read The Production Process. Click "Mark Reviewed" when you are done.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Stage Spaces and the Audience. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday 4/18.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 4/22.
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Week of4/16 - 4/22
Stage Spaces Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 12: The Production Process and Stage Spaces. Review each item in this week's folder. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
SEE LIFE'S A DREAM THIS WEEK - 4/18 - 4/21Wed at 2p and 7p, Thurs at 7p, Fri at 7p or Sat at 2p
Read Wilson Chapter 8Theatre Spaces
Amadeus Photo, Scenic and Lighting Design by Richard Fincklestein
Week 13: Design
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
13
F2F
Monday 4/23
11a-12:40p
Discuss Life's a Dream
Read Wilson Chapters 9 and 10The Designers: Scenery and CostumesThe Designers: Lighting and Sound
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Life's a Dream. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday 4/25.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 4/29.
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Week of4/23 - 4/29
Design for Theatre Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 13: Design. Read the Lecture , complete the Assignment, the Designer WIKI and the Reading. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Week 14: Contemporary Plays & Creative Projects
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
14
F2F
Monday 4/30
11a-12:40p
Read scenes from contemporary playsin class.
Continue to research and read contemporary playsfor your creative project.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Creative Projects. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday 5/2.
Reply to a fellow studentbefore 7pm, Sunday 5/6.
Read Wilson Chapter 17Today's Global, Diverse Theatre
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Week of 4/30 - 5/6
Brainstorm Creative Projects
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 14: Brainstorming the Creative Project. Read the Lecture and follow any internal links.
Week 15: Creative Projects and Global Theatre
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
15
F2F
Monday 5/7
11a-12:40p
Discuss Scenes and Creative Project Ideas
Plan and rehearse your creative project with your group.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Global Theatre. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday, 5/9.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 5/13.
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Week of 5/7 - 5/13
The Influence of Global Theatre
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 15: Global Theatre. Read the Lecture, complete the Assignment and Reading. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
Week 16: Present Creative Projects
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
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F2F
Monday 5/14
11a-12:40p
PRESENT CREATIVE PROJECTS TODAY
Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on Evaluation of Creative Project. Complete the Self Evaluation Assignment and follow instructions to turn it in.
Click on the Discussion Board Button and click on Creative Projects. Read the instructions and post by Wednesday, 5/16.
Reply to a fellow student before 7pm, Sunday, 5/20.Virtual
Week of5/14 - 5/20
Review for Final Click on Weekly Lessons Button. Click on the folder Week 16: Final Review. Click "Mark Reviewed" as you complete each step.
FINAL THIS WEEK!
WEEK CLASS DATE TOPICS HOMEWORK & LECTURES DISCUSSION BOARD
17
F2F
Monday 5/21
11a-12:40p
FINAL EXAM Final grades will be turned in on Wednesday 5/23.
*Note - after finals, students will lose access to the course. If you want a record of the WIKIs, Discussion Boards, or any of the lectures, please download and save them.*
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