April 28, 2014 - May 2, 2014 Weekly Agenda for Intro to Theatre

Monday, April 28th:
Special schedule. No 6th period today.

Tuesday, April 29th:
Rehearse with:
Biloxi Blues
Run-through
Work through of Scenes 2, 4 and 5

Wednesday, May 30th:
Special schedule. No 6th period today.

Thursday, May 1st:
Rehearse with:
The House of Bernarda Alba 
Run-through
Work on problematic scenes

Friday, May 2nd:
Regular schedule
Rehearse with:
Fools
Run-through
Work on problematic scenes

April 21, 2014 - April 25, 2014 Agenda for Intro to Theatre

Monday, April 21st:
Rehearse with
Biloxi Blues
Run-through of Scenes 1, 2, 3, and 4

Run-through of  The House of Bernarda Alba, and Fools with student directors in cafeteria

Tuesday, April 22nd:
Special schedule. No 6th Period today.

Wednesday, April 23rd:
Rehearse with
Biloxi Blues
Run-through of  Scenes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Run-through of The House of Bernarda Alba and Fools with student directors in cafeteria.

Thursday, April 24th:
Special schedule. No 6th Period today.

Friday, April 25th:
Work on Scene 2, the Barracks/Bet Scene; Scene 5, the final scene with Daisy; and Scene 6, the ending

Spot Check on: The House of Bernarda Alba and Fools

April 7, 2014 - April 11, 2014

Monday, April 7th:
Rehearse with Biloxi Blues: 4th Scene with Eddie and Carlos
Student directors work with their scenes:
Jennifer with The House of Bernarda Alba 
Summer with Fools

Tuesday, April 8th:
Rehearse with Biloxi Blues: 4th Scene with Eddie and Carlos
Student directors work with their scenes:
Jennifer work on the second act of The House of Bernarda Alba
Summer work on the second act of Fools

Wednesday, April 9th:
Ms Bridges will not be here today; pulled out for WASC English Meeting.
Everyone rehearse their scenes!

Thursday, April 10th:
Continue working on 4th scene with Eddie and Carlos on Biloxi Blues
Student directors work with their scenes:
Jennifer work on the third act of The House of Bernarda Alba
Summer work on the third act of Fools

Friday, April 11th:
Minimum Day!
Improvs and Theatre Games!
Celebrity Taxi Cab
Mary Rose
Alina
Martha A.
Ty
Elizabeth
Peter
Martha
Jorge

April 1, 2014 - April 4, 2014 Agenda for Introduction to Theatre

Tuesday, April 1st:
No 6th period today

Wednesday, April 2nd:
EVERYONE MUST BE OFF BOOK!
Run-through  with Ms. Bridges of:
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Complete run-through with student directors of:
BILOXI BLUES
FOOLS

Thursday, April 3rd:
EVERYONE MUST BE OFF BOOK!
Run-through with Ms. Bridges of FOOLS

Complete run-through with student directors of:
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
BILOXI BLUES

Friday, April 4th:
EVERYONE MUST BE OFF BOOK!
Run-through with Ms. Bridges of BILOXI BLUES

Complete run-through with student directors of:
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
FOOLS

March 24, 2014 - March 28, 2014 Agenda for Intro to Theatre

The playwright of The House of Bernarda Alba 

Monday, March 24th:
Continued check on lines:
Check on the second and third scenes of THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA.

Tuesday, March 25th:
Continued check on lines:
Check on first, second, and third scenes of BILOXI BLUES









Wednesday, March 26th:
Continued check on lines:
Check on second and third scenes of FOOLS







Thursday, March 27th:
Work on third scene of BILOXI BLUES

Friday, March 28th:
Work on fourth scene of BILOXI BLUES

March 17, 2014 - March 21, 2014 Agenda for Intro to Theatre

 

Monday, March 17th:

Work with BILOXI BLUES:
Eddie
Aaron
Armen
Jesus
Carlos
Ty
Denzel

Tuesday, March 18th:
Work with FOOLS:
Summer
George
Lacy
Peter
Sarahi
Itzel
Madlen

Wednesday, March 19th:
Work with BILOXI BLUES:
Eddie
Aaron
Armen
Jesus
Carlos
Ty
Denzel

Thursday, March 20th:
Work with BILOXI BLUES
Eddie
Aaron
Armen
Jesus
Carlos
Ty
Denzel

Friday, March 21st:
Everyone must be off-book today.
Spot check on scenes today

March 10, 2014 - March 14, 2014 Agenda for Intro to Theatre

Monday, March 10th:
Work with FOOLS
Run the first scene of Fools

Tuesday, March 11th:
Work with FOOLS
Run the second scene of FOOLS

Wednesday, March 12th:
Work with FOOLS
Finish the second scene of FOOLS

Thursday, March 13th:
Establish the cuts to the third scene of FOOLS

Friday, March 14th:
Continue working on the third scene of FOOLS

March 3, 2014 - March 7, 2014 Agenda for Intro to Theatre

Monday, March 3rd:
Quietly work on scenes

Tuesday, March 4th:
Shortened Day
No 6th Period

Wednesday, March 5th:
Shortened day
Work with HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
Finish Act 3

Work with FOOLS

Thursday, March 6th:
Work with FOOLS

Friday, March 7th:
Work with FOOLS

February 24, 2014 Introduction to Theatre

February 24, 2014 - February 28, 2014 

AGENDA for INTRODUCTION to THEATRE

Monday, February 24th:

Break into groups

Rehearse scenes

Tuesday, February 25th:

Break into groups

Rehearse THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Wednesday, February 26th:

Break into groups

Rehearse THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Thursday, February 27th:

Break into groups

Rehearse BILOXI BLUES

Friday, February 28th:

Break into groups

Rehearse BILOXI BLUES 

February 17, 2014 - February 21, 2014 Intro to Theatre

Monday, February 17th:
No school today

Tuesday, February 18th:
Block schedule today
No 6th Period

Wednesday, February 19th:
Block schedule today
Rehearse HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Thursday, February 20th:
Rehearse HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Friday, February 21st:
Theatre Games

February 10, 2014 - February 14, 2014 Agenda for Introduction to Theatre

Monday, February 10th:
Break into groups:
Work with FOOLS, Act 2

Tuesday, February 11th:
Break into groups:
Work with THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Wednesday, February 12th:
Break into groups:
Continue working with THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Thursday, February 13th:
Break into groups:
Work with BILOXI BLUES

Friday, February 14th:
Field Trip!
Those who are not going, please stay in #503 and work on scenes and memorize lines.

February 3, 2014 - February 7, 2014 Agenda for Intro to Theatre

Monday, February 3rd:

Break into groups

Work on editing of scripts

Tuesday, February 4th:

No class today

Wednesday, February 5th:

Begin reading and timing of scenes

Thursday, February 6th:

Begin blocking scenes

Friday, February 7th:

Continue blocking scenes

January 27, 2014 - January 31, 2014 Agenda for Introduction to Theatre

Monday, January 27th:

Divide class into casts
Work with FOOLS on cutting

Tuesday, January 28th:

Divide class into cast

Work with BILOXIE BLUES on cutting

Wednesday, January 29th:

Divide class into cast

Work with BILOXIE BLUES on cutting

Thursday, January 30th:

Divide class into cast

Work with HOUSE of BERNARDA BLUES

Friday, January 31st:

Divide class into cast

Work with new group: Kira, Tiaja, Jeryah, 

January 21, 2014 - January 24, 2014 Agenda for Introduction to Theatre

Tuesday, January 21st:
Work with FOOLS on cutting second section
Read and cut Scene 3

Continue rehearsing:
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
BILOXIE BLUES

Wednesday, January 22nd:
Continue working with FOOLS on cutting second section

Continue rehearsing:
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
BILOXIE BLUES

Thursday, January 23rd:
Rehearse and block second section of FOOLS

Continue rehearsing:
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
BILOXIE BLUES

Friday, January 24th:
Rehearse and block second section of FOOLS

Continue rehearsing:
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
BILOXIE BLUES 

January 13, 2014 - January 17, 2014

Monday, January 13th:

Welcome and Check in!

Tuesday, January 14th

No class today

Wednesday, January 15th:

Break into groups and rehearse the first act of your play 

Work with THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

Thursday, January 16th:

Break into groups and rehearse the first act of each play cutting 

Work on THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA 

Friday, January 17th:

Break into casts and rehearse the first act of each play cutting

Continue working on the THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA 

Syllabus for Introduction to Theatre; January 13, 2014

Welcome to Introduction to Theatre, where you will be introduced to the world of theatre. I hope this class will be fun and educational and exciting for you.  In this class you will be introduced to the art and craft of acting, where you will learn about character development, script analysis, theatrical terms and conventions.  You will also learn about proper theatre protocol in terms of working with other actors and with the director, and appropriate behavior both as an actor and as an audience member.

In the beginning of the semester, we will continue working on the shows we were rehearsing during the fall semester: THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA, BILOXI BLUES and FOOLS. We will perform these half hour cuttings on Thursday, March 6th at 3:30 and Friday, March 7th at 3:30 and 7:00 in the auditorium.  There may be a few after school rehearsals during the week of the performances, but they will be kept to a minimum. This is a major part of your grade and it is imperative that you perform in these scenes.

After the performances on March 6 and 7,  we will then move on to working on three to five character scenes to learn about creating characters:some of the things we will learn will be about the character's background, the character's history; her/his relationships with the other characters; the character's objectives or motivations. We will use acting exercises such as the "Inciting Event", where you will create a scene which occurs before the play which sets up your character's situation.  Other acting exercises will be the "Entrance Exercise" which is where you enter the room as the character, bringing in with you the character's experiences from the past day.  The "Exit Exercise" is where you exit the room as the character, going into another space, going towards another objective, or destination.  We will also borrow from the great acting masters, such as Sanford Meisner, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, and of course, Constantin Stanislavski.

The class will start with some vocal, relaxation and/or acting exercises and some theatre games.  Then I will work with one or two groups per class session on blocking, script analysis and character development.  For each scene you do, you will create the "inciting event", the "entrance exercise" and the "exit exercise". After two or three rehearsals with me, you will then perform the scene (WHICH MUST BE MEMORIZED!)  before the class, which will be taped.  You will watch the tape and write a reflection on your work, following a format which will be provided for you.

During the final performance of the scene, you must have the scene memorized exactly the way it is written, you must perform the blocking and the direction as we rehearsed, and you must use props.

You are expected to keep a three-pronged light weight folder in which you are expected to keep all handouts, including this, and your scripts.  You will be given a copy of your script and you are expected to BRING IT EVERY DAY! If you do not, you will receive an "F" for that day; you will be loaned a copy of your script in exchange for some collateral property (cell phone, shoe, backpack). When you return the borrowed script, your property will be returned to you. If you lose your script, then you will have to copy the script out by hand.  Copies are at a premium and there is a very small quota per month to make copies.

There is NO EATING NOR DRINKING FROM CANS in class. We have had in the past a major infestation of rats and cockroaches from food left behind and sticky residue from spilled soft drinks. The custodial staff has been drastically cut and Room 503 is never swept, mopped nor cleaned, except when your teacher does it.  And it's a big room.

You will be graded on your participation.  You are expected to participate in all the acting and vocal exercises and theatre games at the beginning of the class, and in all of the assignments and rehearsals of the scenes.  When you are not rehearsing with me, then you must be in your assigned areas rehearsing with your fellow actors.  When you perform your scenes you must have your lines and blocking memorized and perform the scene to the best of your ability.  Failure to do so will result in a much lower grade and perhaps failing the class.

The class will only be as good as we all make it. Please be aware that you are working with other people and that your behavior and effort will affect them, their work and their grade.  Furthermore, it is imperative that we create an atmosphere of respect - respect for our fellow students, respect for the director, and respect for ourselves.  Please show respect by refraining from rude comments or actions, or talking or texting during class.  Please do not text during other students' scenes.  Please remember that it is ILLEGAL and against district policy to record another student during school. Students can only do their best work when they feel safe and valued, so please give positive support during students' performances.

The grading scale is as follows:

90% - 100% = A
80% -   89% = B
70% -   79% = C
60% -   69% = D
Below 60%  = Fail

Participation: 30%
Scene Work: 40%
Group Work: 30%

I look forward to working with you and helping you grow as a young adult, a student and as an artist.

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Student:
I have read and I understand the requirements of the class:
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Parent or Guardian:
I have read and I understand the requirements of the class:
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2014 Agenda for Acting Class

January 13 - 17:

Break into groups and rehearse the first scene again.

Work with the first act of THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

Work with the first act of FOOLS

Work with the first act of BILOXIE BLUES

Work with cast of BERNARDA ALBA to cut the second act

January 20 - 24:

Cut the second act of BERNARDA ALBA (Must include the fight scene between Adela and Martirio, and the scene when Poncia tries to warn Bernarda about the way she treats her daughters.)

Cut the second act of FOOLS

Cut the second act of BILOXIE BLUES (Should include the scenes where the soldiers are discussing their favorite fantasy, the harassment of Epstein by Toomey, etc)

January 27 - 31:

Continue cutting the second act of BERNARDA ALBA

Continue cutting the second act of FOOLS

Continue cutting the second act of BILOXIE BLUES

February 3 - 7:

Run Act 1 and Act 2 of BERNARD ALBA

Run Act 1 and Act 2 of FOOLS

Run Act 1 and Act 2 of BILOXIE BLUES

Block Act 2 of BERNARD ALBA

Block Act 2 of FOOLS

Block Act 2 of BILOXIE BLUES

February 10 - 14:

Cut 3rd Act of BERNARDA ALBA

Cut 3rd Act of FOOLS

Cut 3rd Act of BILOXIE BLUES (Should include the scene between Wykowsky and Epstein, and the epilogue.)

Run Acts 1, 2 and 3 of BERNARDA ALBA, FOOLS and BILOXIE BLUES

February 17 - 21:

Block the 3rd Act of BERNARDA ALBA, FOOLS and BILOXIE BLUES

February 24 - 28:

Run the entire plays 

March 3 - 7:

Run the entire shows with lights, props, costumes

Performance: 

Thursday, March 6th @ 3:30

Friday, March 7th @ 3:30 and 7:00

March 10 - 14:

Look for small cast short plays; cast, begin rehearsing

March 17 - 21:

Begin initial rehearsing:

History

Relationships

Motivation 

Focus

Blocking 

March 24 - 28:

Blocking rehearsals

March 31 - April 4:

Blocking rehearsals

April 7 - 11:

Rehearse

The Most Pivotal Moment

April 14 - 18:

Spring Break

April 21 - 25:

Rehearse 

The Most Pivotal Moment

April 28 - May 2:

Rehearse

The Entrance Exercise
Meisner Exercises

May 5 - 9:

Rehearse 

The Entrance Exercise
Meisner Exercises

May 12 - 16:

Rehearse

The Exit Exercise
Meisner Exercises

May 19 - 23:

Rehearse

The Exit Exercise

May 26 - 30:

Rehearse

Final Performances for Senior

June 2 - 6:

Finals 

December 2, 2013 - December 6, 2013 Weekly Schedule for Introduction to Theatre

Monday, December 2nd:
Break into groups and rehearse

Tuesday, December 3rd:
Shortened day.
No class today.

Wednesday, December 4th:
Break into groups and rehearse

Thursday, December 5th:
Break into groups and rehearse

Friday, December 6th:
Break into groups and rehearse

Monday, November 18, 2013 - Friday, November 22, 2013 Weekly Agenda

Monday, November 18th:
Break into groups:
BILOXI BLUES
DRACULA
FOOLS
THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA

The finals for the scenes will be the following:


THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA:













The first act of THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA must be completely blocked and memorized

BILOXI BLUES













First two scenes of BILOXI BLUES blocked and memorized.


DRACULA:















Performances of DRACULA Thursday - Sunday, December 5 - 8th.

FOOLS:








First twenty minutes of FOOLS blocked and memorized.


Your final will be the performance of the first scene of your cutting, complete with props and costumes.  It must be fully memorized and with blocking.

The rest of the cuttings will be performed sometime in February in an early evening performance.

Tuesday, November 19th:
Break into groups and rehearse.

Wednesday, November 20th:
Break into groups and rehearse

Thursday, November 21st:
Break into groups and rehearse

Friday, November 22nd:
Break into groups and rehearse

November 12, 2013 - November 15, 2013

Tuesday, November 12th:
Break into groups:

THE HOUSE of BERNARDA ALBA
Jennifer and Yutzi
Begin blocking Act 1

BILOXI BLUES
Begin blocking the first scene

FOOLS
Finish reading

DRACULA
Work on pivotal moments with:
Dr. Seward and Lucy: their first meeting
Renfield: his first encounter with DRACULA

Wednesday, November 13th:
Break into groups
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
Jennifer and Yutzi
Continue working on Act 1

BILOXI BLUES
Continue working on the firs scene

FOOLS
Finish reading

DRACULA
Work on pivotal moments with:
Dr. Seward and Lucy: their first meeting
Renfield: His first encounter with Dracula

Thursday, November 14th:
Break into groups
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
Jennifer and Yutzi
Continue working on Act 1

BILOXI BLUES
Continue working on the first scene

FOOLS
Begin cutting the play: a beginning scene; a middle scene and an ending scene.
Each scene should be a maximum of ten minutes

DRACULA
Work on pivotal moments with:
Dr. Seward and Lucy: their first meeting
Renfield: His first encounter with Dracula

Friday, November 15th:
Break into groups
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
Jennifer and Yutzi
Continue working on Act 1

BILOXI BLUES
Continue working on the first scene

FOOLS
Continue working on the first scene

DRACULA
Performance of the most pivotal moments:
Dr. Seward and Lucy: their first meeting
Renfield: His first encounter with Dracula