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Class size:
minimum 10, maximum 20
Additional fees:
$50 - materials and script fees
Class time: (Meets once/week)
4-7th grade: (Tues-1) 8:45-10:05
7-12th grade: (Wed-4) 1:30-2:50
Pre-requisites for class:
None
Graduation requirement:
NA
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Course Description
This course will introduce students to drama and acting. We will cover terminology, concepts, blocking, and the history of theater. There will be monologue work, in-class performances, and partner dialogue work. We will also do several in-class group performances. We will also cover improvisation and have many opportunities to explore and have fun with it.
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This class will prepare and perform a Christmas play at the end of the first semester. We will also be preparing and performing a drama review in April of the second semester. This will include various monologues and short plays that give all students a chance to shine.
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Required Books & Materials
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3 ring notebook
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Notebook paper
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Pencil
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Classwork / Homework
Class time will consist of learning about dramatic concepts and proper performance techniques. Students will perform their monologues in class and will work together on partner dialogue and scene performances. Class time will be used for rehearsals on partner work and preparing for the spring performance.
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Students will be required to work on their monologues, scene lines, and music outside of class. Memorization will be required for most performances both in class and on stage.
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Stage Production
A limited number of students will be allowed to enroll in the class to focus on stage production, rather than acting in front of a live audience at open performances. These students will learn the basics of set design, managing drama performances, collecting and organizing props, and introduction to directing.
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Students enrolling in Stage Production will participate in all activities in class, including those activities that teach drama skills. The exception will be that Stage Production students will have a different role when the class begins rehearsing for Christmas and end of year performances. To enroll, select STAGE PRODUCTION-BEG for your class choice.