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Fall 2010

Drama 9

Write a one-page, double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman [Roman] response to the articles,in the first person, about how you relate to the points, concepts and/or point of view in the articles. For example, part of your response might sound something like:

'After reading the part about the artists struggle in this article, I can relate to it because in my acting, dancing, film making, graphic design, I deal with trying to stay true to what I feel I need to express by tuning out negative thoughts. This worked for me when I performed over the summer in etc, etc, etc.
Give specific examples.

Hand one paper in for each of the next 5 classes.

Use 'I' statements: DO NOT SUMMARIZE THE ARTICLES.
It will be important to choose one point in the article that causes you to reflect on your own work as an artist, it will be impossible to respond to the entire article in one page. The 'Lying' article is really long, so just read the first page if you like, there will be plenty to respond to on that page.

Write whatever seems relevant to you, I'll read it, and possibly ask for revisions, so just get your thoughts on paper and remember to embrace the ambiguity if any.

Multimedia 9 Visual Presentation
Stage Areas
Body Positions
Types of stages

Bring your work in on Monday Sept 14

This is a really open assignment; it should look beautiful, and show your ability to express yourself in visual media, 2D or 3D, however you feel you'd like to get across the information. Think of your assignment as if it were going to be used as a teaching tool. You can email me if you really need to, but its better to email someone in your class, or answer your own question by making an artistic choice.

Sites to Explore

Monologue Archive Questions:

1. Which type of plays do you prefer classic or contemporary?
2. Do you feel comfortable with Shakespeare?
3. Do you know how to choose a good monologue for yourself?

1. This site is one we will be using often in all AVPA drama courses. Justin Cash is Head of Drama at a secondary girls school in Melbourne. He is also Vice President of Drama Victoria, the largest Drama teachers association in Australia.
2. Did you click on Genres and Styles?
3. Where is Australia?

1. What link did you follow when you typed 'theater' into the subject box?
2. Which aspect of drama intrigues you the most?
3. Which area of theater is your strength?

1. What area of theater are you considering majoring in?
2. Did you research any schools that offer programs in that area?

1. Can you find the links to the Beijing Opera Company and study the masks and makeup?

1. Did you find any of the 'how-to' forums of use in your work on sound and music?
2. What problem did you solve as a result of your look-up?

1. Everything you need to know about tech theater.
2. Can you name the parts of a flat?
3. Can you describe every job in tech theater? What is an ME?

Conclusion

ANNE BOGART
VIEWPOINTS ACTING IMPERATIVES:


LISTEN
WORK OFF YOUR PARTNER
LET GO, AND TRUST
BE IN THE MOMENT
BE IN YOUR BODY
USE YOUR BODY
SURPRISE EACH OTHER
DO, RATHER THAN FEEL
WORK WITH DANGER
WORK WITH UNPREDICTABILITY
WORK IN THE EXTREMES
COMMIT YOUR ENTIRE BEING
WORK FROM YOUR PASSION
CARE FOR YOUR AUDIENCE AND TELL A STORY
PLAY AS ONE
BE AN ENSEMBLE