Theatrical Performance Class
Ages: 13-18 Class Minimum: 15
tuesdays, 2:10-4:10
Sept. 12th-Dec. 12th (13 Weeks)
Jan. 9th-April 30th (16 Weeks)
Play Performance- April 26, 27 & May 3, 4*
*required attendance
Teacher: Diana turner
Cost: $40/month
Materials Fee (per Year):$30
Who is this Class for?
The beginning actor will learn the basics of the craft while the advanced actor will discover new and challenging techniques to push their craft to the next level.
Class Description:
In this class, students will dive into the theatrical performance world as they learn what makes a fantastic audition, explore character work, and perfect professional acting techniques. Together, students will choose a full-length play to perform from the Ancient Times (Creation-500AD). Students will audition for the play and then weekly rehearsals will begin. Our year long class will culminate in a full length beautifully realized production.
Students Will:
- Explore plays from or related to the Ancient Times
- Learn auditioning skills and prepare for the play audition
- Perform and present a full-length play with 4 performances
- Master the “actor’s toolbox” by unpacking professional techniques of theatrical voice, movement, and creativity
- Complete in-depth character studies of their role
- Engage in acting exercises and drama games
- Create theatrical improvisation
- Learn set building and costume making skills
Homework:
Students will need to come to each blocking rehearsal with the lines for the scenes being rehearsed that day memorized (usually 1-3 scenes from the play per week). There will be a few written assignments required such as a character analysis worksheet and blocking for their monologue. There will be a few quizzes on acting terms. Review of lines and blocking at home is required each week.
Grading:
A traditional letter grade will be assigned based on completion of homework assignments, line and blocking memorization done by the deadline, and 2-4 quizzes/tests done each semester.
Requirements
Volunteers:
Putting a a major production takes many helping hands. We need parent/sibling/friend volunteers to help us with one or more of the following areas: advertising, ticket sales, refreshment sales, cast meals, costume changes, programs, tech work, stage managing, costume making, and set building. Parents need to sign up for at least one area. Parents may be asked to bring refreshments of some sort to sell at intermissions during the performance nights.
Costumes:
We have a large collection of costumes and props, so most costumes will be provided. However, students may need to bring/buy some of their basic pieces- such as shoes, pants, dress shirt or socks. We may make costumes at set builds. Sewing volunteers are greatly appreciated.
Extended/Dress Rehearsals:
Students will need to meet once or twice with Mrs. Turner individually outside of class for a Character Work to refine their role. Some students may have an extra rehearsal Jan 2nd. During the last month of class, as we start running the entire show, rehearsals on Tuesday may be extended.
During the 1st Performance Week (Beginning April 22nd):
There will be 2-3 extra rehearsals- a Technical Rehearsal and 1-2 Dress Rehearsals.
Set builds:
Students are required to attend at least 2 set builds during the year involving building and painting the sets as well as making costumes and props . These occur at Mrs. Turner’s house usually every other Saturday beginning in January. Students will learn painting techniques and acquire stage crafting skills as well as enjoy the fellowship and fun of creating with their peers. Friends and family are invited to help.