INTERMEDIATE ACTING
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT
FOR
JUNE 2, 2008


MONDAY, JUNE 2nd:

Alonzo and Tricia will perform their memorized monologues today. Just so there is no confusion: these monologues were given quite some time ago and are from a published script.

Tape the AMAZING scene Terence Meadows wrote, and performed on Friday, with assistance from Edvin, Ahmad, Richard, David and Alex. Brilliant work, Terence! Bravos to all who worked on the scene!

Finish the second go round with the photo monologues. Just so there is no misunderstanding: this assignment, which most of you have already done, is to simply read to me what you have written as the character. It should be about three minutes long and should be written as if you are the character and you are speaking to someone about some issue or conflict in your character’s life. Everyone who has read her/his photo-based, self-written monologue has done a good job. If you have already read yours to me then begin rewriting according to the critiques and then commit to memory - in other words, memorize it. You will definitely perform your monologue this week. Become the character!


TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd:

Start performing the self-written and MEMORIZED photo-based monologues.


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th:

Finish up the self-written and MEMORIZED photo-based monologues.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5th:

A little breather: theatre games.

Begin working on the senior scenes. Senior fails need to be turned in on Friday, June 13th, and since seniors leave earlier in the semester, it is therefore necessary that I work with the seniors first. So I will work with Julius and Lauren today on their scene, WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?


FRIDAY, JUNE 6th:

Continue working with Julius and Lauren.

Start working with David and Terence on TRUE WEST.

The rest of you work with your scene partners on your scenes.

May 27th Schedule for Intermediate Acting

TUESDAY, MAY 27th:

We are going to blast through the readings of the monologues today and tomorrow, Wedneday, May 28th. That means you have to finish writing the monologue which you will then present to me. After a brief writer's conference with me, you will then rewrite it, memorize it, polish it and present it to the class starting on Thursday, May 29th.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th:

We will continue blasting our way through the readings of the monologues today.

THURSDAY, MAY 29th:

We will begin presenting our written monologues today, which will be taped and critiqued.

FRIDAY, MAY 30th:

Continue presenting our written, memorized and polished monologues today, which will be taped and critiqued.

Starting next week I will begin rehearsing the next scenes with the seniors first.

MAY 19TH
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
FOR
INTERMEDIATE ACTING



MONDAY, MAY 19th:

CALIFORNIA STATE TEST

3RD PERIOD DOES NOT MEET TODAY. So work on your outstanding journals, in both meanings of the word, write your monologue and/or memorize your lines.


TUESDAY, MAY 20th:

CALIFORNIA STATE TEST

3rd Period will meet today from 2:16 to 3: 26.

Today please work on your journals, your lines, and your monologues.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st:

CALIFORNIA STATE TEST

Today 3rd Period will meet from 2:16 to 3:16.

I will work with Alonzo and Tricia today.

We will then finish up the outstanding, in both meanings of the word, background presentations.


THURSDAY, MAY 22nd:

CALIFORNIA STATE TEST

Today 3rd Period will meet from 2:16 to 3:26.

Alonzo and Tricia will present their monologues today.

You must be finished with writing your monologue today. You will then present what you have written to me for feedback before you present to the class.


FRIDAY, MAY 23rd:

REGULAR SCHEDULE

We deseve a break today! So theatre games!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE
FOR
MAY 12TH
FOR
INTERMEDIATE ACTING


MONDAY, MAY 12TH:

Today we will watch a videotape of “Inside the Actors’ Studio with Johnny Depp”. You will watch the videotape, write down three important things Johnny Depp says about acting and then write if you agree or not with him.

If you are on probation, (and you know who you are) continue to read ten pages a day of the play, THE MIRACLE WORKER, and write a one page synopsis complete with reflection in order to get a passing grade in this class. Failure to do so will result in continued loss of performing privileges and a very strong probability of a fail in Intermediate Acting.


TUESDAY, MAY 13TH:

Continue working on your photo bios:

What is your character’s deepest fears?
What is the biggest disappointment your character has suffered?
What is the greatest love your character has experienced?

Three people will present their photos to the class and share the background they have created for the characters.

Today THE CHILDREN’S HOUR with Sasha, Candace, and Crystal will rehearse.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 14TH:

Continue working on your photo bios:

Three more people will present their photos to the class and share the background they have created for their character.

Today: Sasha, Candace and Crystal will perform their scene, THE CHILDREN’S HOUR.

Remember, you must turn in your character journals on the day of performance.

Sasha, Candace and Crystal will review their scene and write a reflection on their work.

THURSDAY, MAY 15TH:

Today we will work on the photo characters. Everyone will present what they have written. You will receive a grade for effort and creativity.


FRIDAY, MAY 16TH:

We will finish presenting our backgrounds on the characters today. For homework, you will write the first draft of the character’s monologue.

MAY 5TH
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
FOR
INTERMEDIATE ACTING



MONDAY, MAY 5TH:

The actors who performed on Friday will watch their taped performances and then write reflections on their work.

This is a heads-up: We are going to plow through the remaining scenes this week and get them up and running by Friday. This means that I will work with you this week and that you must have your scenes memorized. If your lines are not memorized then you will receive a D for rehearsal.

Today: Alberto, Maria and Andrew will rehearse.

If you have not performed your scene yet, then you will rehearse a minimum of five times with your scene partner each day I do not work with you. You should spend some time creating the environment; establishing the relationship with the other character in your scene, and reconnecting with your objectives. You should be moving around on your feet with props in your character’s world.

During this time, you should also be working on your lines.

At no time should you be “resting” on the planters, trotting off to the restroom, hanging out with your buddies, playing the guitar or frolicking by the picnic tables.

Everyone else who has performed her/his scene will begin working on creating a character based on the photos.

Today you will create a background story for your photo character: minimum of three pages. Must be detailed.


TUESDAY, MAY 6TH:

Today: Anais, Alicia and Tatevik, and Jazmin will rehearse.

Check Monday’s agenda. Ditto for Tuesday.



WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH:

Today: Kathryn, Crystal Munoz, Junior will rehearse.

Check Tuesday’s agenda. Ditto for Wednesday. However, today, you will begin working on a “Day in the Life” biography for your character. This should be at least three pages and in detail.

THURSDAY, MAY 8TH:

Today we will see performances by:

Alberto, Maria and Andrew

These scenes will be taped and critiqued by the audience, and then the actors will watch their scenes and write reflections on their performances.


FRIDAY, MAY 9TH:

Today we will finish up with the remaining performances.