homework

Homework and projects

for the theatre courses at Drury High School

1. For Theatre Arts class:

Each student is assigned one aspect of theatre for a visual project. The projects are listed below.

This project is to be installed in the Drama Team callboard. The project must be constructed to fit in the call board (glass case.) All projects are due by May 15. The project will not receive full credit if it is completed after the due date. The project will be graded on the bases of visual presentation, clarity of content, completeness, and accuracy. It must be interestingly presented. Include pictures, 3D objects and/or graphics. A simple written report pasted on a poster board will not receive a passing grade. An Essay is not necessary although you may include a short essay. This is a visual project that should be interesting to viewers. Cut and paste is not acceptable. The purpose of the assignment is for you to learn about the history of theatre of your period. You will be expected to answer questions about your material in class and on the final exam.

A subject will be assigned to each student. The student may elect to select another topic with permission of Dr. Radin. The student may not select a subject that they have done in the past. Projects have to be installed at or before the due date indicated. Late projects will receive a failing grade.

2. For Honors Theatre Arts Class:

Honor students are required to type 5 to 7 pages of one theatre historical period and answer the question below:

How was theatre affected by the religious, financial and political aspects of the historical period you are assigned to and visa versa?

1642 - 1660 in England - Becky

Roman theatre -

Traditional Italian Masks - Emma Gregory

Commedia dell'arte - Alyssa

Greek theatre. - Christa

Medieval theatre - Hannah

English Restoration- Cameron

Middle ages - Lindsey

Constantin Stanislavski - Nick

Elizabethan - Monica

Yiddish Theatre - Carlee

Kabuki - Emily Eastman

American theatre in the 1800s - Carolyn

Greek theatre. - Ashley

The golden days of American Musical Theatre -

Noh theatre - Matt Gardzina

History of costumes -

Pre-Greek theatre - Shane

NOTE:

1. If you do not like the historical period or nationality I assigned to you, you may

select another theatre subject as long as you ok it with me.

Projects

The Final Exam

There will be three parts:

1. You will evaluate a monologue using the criteria we studied in class.

2. You will be asked questions on the subject material of your project listed above.

3. Know the definition of the words listed below.

The Thespian Stole is a blue fabric strip that seniors wear in graduation. Which student won it last year? (see the awards page)

What grade must a student maintain to remain in the Drama Team? (see grade policy on policy page)

How does one earn the Waterman Technical Theatre Award? (see policy page)

When is your project due and is a written report pasted to a board sufficient?(see homework page)

Who won the Best Thespian award last year? (see award page)

When was the Drama Team founded (See the history page.)

What does the Drama Team do when arriving in the airport at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska? (see all photos on troupe page.)

8. Who won, "Best Thespian" last year?

9. What is the subject material of your project?

10. How does what you do on your tech job affect others on the Team?

Homework # 1 due by Friday, September 12. All homework must be sent to me via e-mail. If it is late, you will get only half credit.

Homework for all theatre students:

1. Who won the rising star award for highest theatre average in 2012? See the awards page. who won the Waterman Technical Theatre Award? Who won the scholarship? Who won the Mike Grogan award?

2. What must I do to receive a passing grade on my tech job? For answer, see the green writing on your tech job page. Each student has their own tech job page. For instance, the prop person should go to the prop page. Note that the tech job pages are listed below.

3. What do you think you would have to do in order for me to give you an "A" in your techjob. Think about this a lot before answering. It has to be more than what you answered in #2 above.

4. What is written in red on my tech job page?

5. What do you think is going to be the most challenging part of your tech job? How will you overcome that challenge?

6.On Monday, October 8th we will not have school but we will have rehearsal. Click on the (10AM Act l.) What type of special lunch will we enjoy on that day. Be sure to check the schedule frequently and click on the rehearsals to discover important information about that rehearsal.

7. On Monday, September 15 you will have a quiz on your tech job page. Learn all material written in black, green and red on your tech page.

8. Do we have rehearsal on Thursday, October 4? Note that all printed schedules should be considered out of date. Only the schedule on the schedule page of this web site is up to date.

Homework #2 due Friday, September 28. Send by e-mail. Homework #1 must be sent in before Homework #2 is accepted.

How to write a theatre critique - From Westmont High School Drama Department

http://www.angelfire.com/ego/westmontdrama/index.html

A critique is an evaluation of a performance of a play or musical.

The critique should contain five paragraphs.

Paragraph 1 - The Basics

Introduce the name of the play, author, place of performance, date of performance, and director. In a few sentences talk about the basic theme of the play and discuss the general plot.

Paragraphs 2 & 3 - The Acting

React to two of the performers in the play. Be sure to use their names.

Were they believable: true to the play, the production, the theatrical conditions?

The following items should be discussed in your review.

You should respond with more than “yes” or “no” answers.

VOICE: volume, tempo, vocal quality, interpretation, articulation?

BODY: Were the gestures, movement, and business suitable to the characters?

EMOTIONS: Were reactions true? Climaxes achieved in the play by characters?

RELATIONSHIPS: Was there team work? Proper relationships by characters?

PROJECTION: Project orally and visually to the audience?

Paragraph 4 - The Design

The following items should be discussed in your review.

You should respond with more than “yes” or “no” answers.

SET: Did the set establish the correct mood and background for the play?

LIGHTS: Did the lighting convey the proper mood, emphasis, and illumination?

COSTUMES & MAKE UP: Were the costumes and makeup true to the period and characters?

SOUND: How did the sound effects and music contribute to the show's mood?

Paragraph 5 - The Reaction

The following items should be discussed in your review.

You should respond with more than “yes” or “no” answers.

Was the audience attentive? Interested? Did the audience respond at the proper times with the proper emotions? And most importantly, what was your opinion of the play as a whole?

DO:

1. Back up all your opinions with valid reasons.

2. Be objective and fair.

3. Evaluate the entire production.

4. Be constructive. Indicate good points along with those you felt needed improvement.

5. Be sincere. Believe what you say.

6. Use MLA Format for your heading and margins.

DON'T:

1. Don't be generic. Avoid phrases like: “two thumbs up” or “three out of five stars”

2. Don't be overly critical. Approach a performance with an attitude of enjoying it.

3. Don't be arrogant. Be humble, kind, and understanding of the difficulty of performing.

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