THEA 0029. One Act Workshop
Units: 3
Hours: 81 (27 lecture, 54 activity)
Students will learn the basic requirements for mounting a one-act play from the perspectives of the director, backstage crew and actor. Classes will include lecture and rehearsal time culminating in a public performance of a one-act play. (CSU)
THEA 0029 - One Act Workshop
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 81 (27 lecture, 54 activity) Description: Students will learn the basic requirements for mounting a one-act play from the perspectives of the director, backstage crew and actor. Classes will include lecture and rehearsal time culminating in a public performance of a one-act play. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 27 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 81 Outside of Class Hours 54 Course Student Learning Outcomes Identify tactics to overcome communication problems that arise backstage. Demonstrate responsibilities required to mount a one act play for a public performance. Apply script analysis skills toward directing, acting, or crewing a one act play. Course Content Outline I. Director A. Play Research and Selection B. Concept and Script Analysis C. Rehearsal Schedule D. Auditions Preparation E. Set design and configuration F. Lighting design and plot G. Sound design H. Blocking and levels I. Actor coaching J. Pacing II. Crew A. Assignments and Responsibilities B. Safety rules C. Proper backstage communication D. Techniques for shifting scenery E. Property management F. Costumes and make-up G. Pre-show preparation and check lists H. Post show clean up III. Actors A. Script analysis B. Technique C. Character development D. Blocking E. Focus and warm-ups E. Line memorization F. Taking direction G. Performance process Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify strategies to select plays, do background research, and create an artistic concept within specified parameters. 2. Identify and practice approaches toward production preparation including script analysis, auditions, design concepts, ground plans and plots, and blocking. 3. Demonstrate best industry practices for backstage communication and practice safe standards of moving scenery, managing properties, running lighting and sound boards, and managing costumes. 4. Practice standard expectations for approaches to rehearsal and performance including actor coaching, character development, taking direction, staying focused, and warming up. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Reports Reading Assignments 1. Read the one act play MISS JULIE and research 3 alternate resources that match thematic images that spring to mind toward building a creative concept for directing the play. Examples may include: A. your own drawing, B. a magazine cut out or, C. a Google image of a ladder with a bird falling from the top of it representing Miss Julie's fall from her social class while a bulldog is trying to step up the ladder representing Jean's desire to climb the social ladder from his lower class status. 2. Read a handout from an article in BACKSTAGE entitled, "Bridging the Communication Gap Between Performers and Directors" and discuss experiences students have had due to poor communication and ways to avoid problems through improved communication. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Problem Solving: Students are given a scenario by which they are assigned roles of director, actor or crew, and they will each act out an improvisation of ways they would approach solving the problem. An example may include: "It is the end of the final dress rehearsal, and notes are being given by the director to the cast and crew. One of the actors broke a prop backstage during the show that wasn't used by them in a scene, so that person had no business using it. The crew assigned to properties has not yet told anyone, and is considering discussing during company notes while all are present." 2. Performance: Practice role during technical rehearsal of assigned duties. Director leads the cue to cue sharing vision to lights and sound operators, crew follows their role as assigned, and actors practice finding light and remaining focused, quiet and ready to jump to next cue. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Activity Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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